Stig De Block Back to Back: From Backyard to Boulevard

I spent 4 years, 9 months & 1000’s of miles on the dash, documenting an honest & intimate story about the lowrider scene in Los Angeles, California, USA.

I can vividly remember the first lowrider event I attended in Los Angeles. I had driven out on a Sunday in October 2018 to attend an event called Sunday Funday. The concept is self-explanatory: Everybody comes together to have fun on Sunday, without any bullshit, with a common love for lowriders. It was located at the intersection of Rosecrans on South Broadway, on the border between Compton and Carson, in an industrial area—a very long boulevard with factory buildings and warehouses. When I first showed up in the early afternoon, there weren’t that many people out. But within one hour, the whole place was packed with barbecue vendors and people selling t-shirts and merchandise. I feel like there were 500 to 800 people there that day. And for me it was like, “Wow, all the things that I’ve been interested in my whole life—L.A. culture, architecture, cars, and rap music—all come together in one place here.”

This project is a way to participate in a culture that I grew up with, but never was a part of because of the geographical distance. By documenting it, I feel a form of participation. I pursue Back to Back to celebrate the lowrider as a muse and to accurately represent the people behind it. To those who are involved in the project: Thank you. I’m forever grateful and carry you in my heart.

– Peace and Love. Stig De Block

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Binding Paperback

Measurements 330 x 245 mm

Weight 1,20 kg

Language EN

Number of pages 240

Book design Vrints-Kolsteren

€ 50,00 - ISBN 9789464002089