tight line between private and public, corporate
and community. Introducing sneakers as an
engagement tool was new a way for a lot of
people to look at things. Achieving funding
has also been a challenge since it’s such a new
concept. But the success of seeing an artist
have a great time, working with different
brands and seeing them understand the power
of a subculture make the effort worth it.”
With its unique methodolog y and
mentorship, MARTK’D continues to grow, its
dedicated following prospering greatly from its
partnerships and initiatives. For Walcott, the
future is clear: to make MARTK’D a global
brand and celebrate art on sneakers all over
the world.
“MARTK’D will continue to inspire and
connect youths with their expressive selves by
igniting personal growth opportunities and
harnessing the power of sneakers and art as a
form of communication and storytelling.”
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