Originally posted on Beinghunted: 22. November 2001.
Retail: Commonwealth Stacks
New designs by Michael Leon and guest artists Lucy Mckenzie and Geoff McFetridge are now available on T-shirts. Also check the new posters.
Compendium Notes
In the early 2000s a number of independent graphic studios established small retail/production enterprises. One of them, Commonwealth Stacks, was the brainchild of Michael Leon, well-known for his design work for Girl and Chocolate Skateboards as well as his involvement with Arktip Magazine.
In fairly frequent intervals, C.S. released numbered T-shirt editions, as well as posters, etc. either by Leon himself or guest artists as was the case in November 2001. The scans posted here are of postcards from the series. The “Eagle & Hyena” might be the most recognizable design from this period.
Commonwealth Stacks no longer operates, however, the skateboard brand “Stacks” (a partnership between Michael Leon and Reese Forbes) is quite active.
Below I’ve also posted a few more links from other sites I frequented (and bought from…) around that time. Maybe some of you remember Braveland and HunterGatherer?
Links:
Stacks (Facebook) | Michael Leon at Arkitip | Braveland | HunterGatherer