PAINT, DRAW, CREATE TO WIN A 2025 CAPiTA AERONAUT!

CAPiTA ART COMPETITION - Judged By Arthur Longo.

We all know that snowboarding is an artform rather than a sport. The act of drawing lines through a blank white canvas captivates and enthralls riders and viewers alike. Very few are on the same level of artisanship as French pro rider Arthur Longo. His talent extends beyond the snowboard and emanates through all facets of life. The Aeronaut by Capita is his pro model board which, for the second year running, is fittingly adorned by his Art.

The story of Arthurs rise through snowboarding is befitting of a Renaissance man. Expelled from a  school for gifted athletes only to represent France at the Olympics just 5 years later in the Halfpipe. Then, after two French Olympic Team appearances he shifted focus and has since dropped some of the most impressive videos parts of the last decade. His riding combines an innate ability to make the uncanny possible and simple fluid style that gets the viewer stoked to go snowboarding. Highly technical yet simply approachable and timelessly stylish.

His breakout web series SHE - Side Hit Euphoria, released in 2018, blended his abilities as Olympian Halfpipe competitor with the familiar terrain of inbounds resort terrain. Focused on the humble side hit, something that every snowboarder can relate to, it super charged the outcome with Arthur going larger than most and finding landings in transitions smaller than the corner table at your local coffee shop. Click this link to watch on YouTube

Since 2018 Arthur has given priority to an emerging art practice. During 2020 tipping point was reached with the beginning of a studio practice in Berlin. His paintings are bright and abstract, reminiscent of a more positive Basquiat! If you are interested in his art practice Wasted Talent Magazine has an amazing interview. Check it out here

In 2024 enter the Aeronaut! Capita Snowboards gave Arthur his first pro model snowboard. A more directional take on the popular Capita Mercury. Arthurs board is a directional tapered freestyle, freeride beast that is most at home on an edge, at speed, trying to boost your favourite side hit, just like Arthur. 

As a celebration of creativity, Capita Snowboards and Melbourne Snowboard Centre are holding an Art Competition. 

The Brief: Create your own version of the Capita Aeronaut Graphics. Draw, Paint, Sketch or Design a graphic for the Aeronaut that reflects on the 2025 Aeronaut.   

"This painting was made in a very short amount of time after getting a phone call from my best friend. He wanted to get a piece of art for his newborn. That really inspired me to dive into a soft and colorful representation of a main character surrounded by some fellow creatures. It’s called Curiosity to underline the importance of being open to other people and our differences in general."

- Arthur Longo -

The Details: Download the outline of the 2025 Capita Aeronaut. 

Use your preferred medium to create your artwork. Print the outline then paint, draw or sketch directly on paper or use the file and create a digital work. Write a 100 word or less blurb to explain your artwork. Works can be submitted in digital form via email or instore for physical works, anytime before Friday 27 September 2024. Andy and Dave will select a shortlist of 5 works to be sent to Arthur for the selection of the Winner.

The Prize: The winner will receive a 2025 Capita Aeronaut in the size of their choice.

The Rules: All entrants must have an Australian shipping address. Any artworks submitted that have been created by AI will not be accepted. By making a submission you agree to have your artwork used by MSC and Capita snowboards for the purposes of promotion on but not limited to social media. All entrants retain the rights to their artworks.

Entries close Friday 27 September 2024. 

Arthur on the Bomb Hole

If you are interested in hearing more from Arthur, as always get amongst the goodness from the crew at the Bomb Hole Podcast. 

Arthur Longo | The Bomb Hole Episode 139