Jack Arts

L.D. Lapinski: Kickflip Vol 1

L. D. Lapinski, best-selling author, is back with a powerful new story: Kickflip. This poignant LGBTQ+ graphic novel follows Elliot, a bullied schoolgirl by day, an accepted skater boy at the park.. But what if neither label quite fits? Kick Flip is a moving tale of self-discovery, skateboarding, and the journey to finding your true community of friends.

In true skatepark spirit, JACK ARTS worked with Hachette to take this campaign to the streets with a live mural installation. Created by Logan Hanning, the artist behind the book’s cover, the graffiti-style cover artwork was recreated onto a billboard backing directly onto Projekts Skatepark in Manchester. Where better to celebrate a story rooted in identity, community, and skate culture than right in the heart of it?