Skateparks: Trace and Culture Volume 1 Skateparks: Trace and Culture Volume I
Skateparks: Trace and Culture Volume 1 Skateparks: Trace and Culture Volume I Dan Johnston Doctor of Creative Arts Western Sydney University June, 2019 Cover. Frontside of Neilson Park skatepark sign, Rokeby, Tasmania, (image by author, 2016). Figure 1. Abandoned shopping trolley, Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, (image by author, 2018). I Dedication I would like to dedicate my thesis to the family and friends who have supported me throughout the lifecycle of this project and who have journeyed with me from pillar to post, capturing my skatepark traces along the way. To my amazing wife Ally Drinkwater. How fortunate I am to share my life with you. Without your love and support, fierce intelligence and passion for travel, I would not have achieved half of what I have. To my children, Zahki, Evie and Esther. You have each quite literally grown up with this project, and I am so lucky that you each enjoy skateboarding! I love you all. To my friends who have travelled with me while conducting research: Mel, Jasper, Kyle, Wyan, Mackenzie, Georgia, Matt, Danny Boy, Liam and Ash. It was so fun! Greg Hughes and Leo Robba, you were both inspirational in demonstrating how to complete higher degree research. You showed me the way. Matthew Sullivan, I have relied on your critical eye many times, and I am indeed grateful for your input and guidance. Dan Collard, for your ongoing friendship and dedication to going for a roll. Figure 2. Graffiti traces captured at Albury skatepark, New South Wales, (image by author, 2016). II III Acknowledgements I will be forever thankful for the support that Western Sydney University has provided me during the duration of my Doctor of Creative Arts candidature.
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