Ground Glass: Mark Suciu

Videographer James Thomson spent a couple of days with Mark filming this 16mm edit for our “Ground Glass” series that ditches the one-upmanship and stair counting, and focuses back on just some of the bits that make Mark special. Don’t think of this as yet another part of his “SOTY run,” but rather as a victory lap, and a showing of our appreciation for one of the best skaters of our generation.
Filmed & Edited by: James Thompson
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[@DaveLeahy]

finally he releases something

[@mlombardo9]

HHHAAA

[@wtfkanal9997]

Sad it's only a 3 minute video

[@mrblaze6982]

😂😂😂

[@andrewolivetreemixing]

Yeah where has he been? Almost forgot about him

[@ScamLikely9327]

I was getting worried that he quit skating.

[@scovell7]

This is when skating looks the most beautiful to me, relaxed and flowing with nothing to prove. My favorite of all the Suciu content. Couldn't think of a better way to cap off his historic year.

[@jkel8319]

wdym cap off his year? He's still got 4 video parts to release

[@JoePro1243]

I agree, nothing gets me more stoked to skate. But the music and editing is the icing on the cake, I would rather watch this than street league, nothing against that crazy shit but this makes me want to skate

[@jorgeantoniomariscalrobles6916]

Wtf His skating looks so pretentious

[@Yoooitsbrady]

I like that the part makes it seems like he’s on his way somewhere. Makes everything look so casual no stress at all

[@salseibohne]

Pure art. Let's see how many parts he's gonna drop till end of the year

[@sleepy2287]

Just beautiful. Cannot think of a more deserving skateboarder after the work he's put in. His dedication to skateboarding as art won't cease to impress.

[@BetterSkateThanNever]

what a beautiful victory lap, a joy to watch

[@RegularJason]

I love how they kept it simple and threw in tricks that wouldn't be in a "soty run". Things like the manuals at 2:13 -- beauty in simplicity, which we don't see as often in heavy parts.

[@einsikallin]

Expensive to shoot with 16mm so I can imagine every try being expensive.

[@tannerannichiarico7255]

When you put out 15 parts in a year some shit has to be relatively mellow

[@Holly_hox_forget_me_not]

@@einsikallin I'd send the world's economy into turmoil trying one of those tricks

[@jsuarezvisuals9419]

Film is pricey vs digital where you can try multiple times without breaking your filmers wallet 😂 dope video and always sick skating

[@scovell7]

@@Holly_hox_forget_me_not lol

[@roastmypost2157]

He is incredible. So pumped he won SOTY . He is now my number 2 favorite of all time only behind the legendary Dylan Rieder.

[@brandonritchie106]

Was just randomly thinking about Dylan, he had that new aged style ten years ago, such a shame he passed away, he such a figure in skateboarding

[@roastmypost2157]

@@brandonritchie106nobody did it like Dylan.

[@commentator2.0]

So weird. Thought I was looking at Dylan when I saw the guy at 3:10. Then I see this comment about him

[@GettingHyphy]

What i love most about Mark's footy is that it looks like he just finds anything and everything he can skate in the city, and shreds it. It's not just the biggest most famous rails and stairs

[@wheelbite9]

Fakie 5-0, halfcab flip out. Gorgeous.

[@pxsner]

In my opinion, this was my favorite part of his this year

[@Aidan-Lynch]

choice

[@pxsner]

@@Aidan-Lynch 9 months

[@MrTripsJ]

I think part had more of the verso vibe so I loved it. Just wish there was more tricks

[@indubtalo]

man i could watch this for hours, the colours are amazing

[@evchip]

Beautifully shot. Love the look of 16mm. Mark killed it as always.

[@Inurwildestdreams]

so it is 16mm. wish he used ektachrome

[@ingriddharmawan]

A masterpiece both skating and filming 🥲

[@jasonholmes7841]

I always liked skating downtown. Now I work there, and there's less skating for this old man pushing 50. It's nice to see Mark on spots I see daily and reminisce. I remember skating the Banks, the pyramids, the Hubba. It's great to watch a high level appreciation not of those standards (some now gone), but a shredding and mastery of the daily and less glamorous spots. Also used to hit under the BQE in Wburg, Dag Hammarskjold plaza and under FDR by Stuy Town. Now there is a neighborhood skatepark almost everywhere. Thanks for sniffing out some more newly skateable areas and totally slaying them on film. Cheers Mark.

[@LazyEinstein]

Refreshing part. Mark Chillciu I am kind of glad this is more of an artist and chill part... I don't think I am ready for another heavy part like "Flora" yet. I am still watching it on repeat.

[@drose84]

I paused after a few seconds just cuz i have to give my appreciation to the editor for putting on a Cocteau Twins song (I think this is the second time this year, that i know of, that theyre in a skate vid... and im loving it !!!!) A breath of fresh air from too many generic tunes all over, with all due respect Best skating, As usual, Mark. cheers =]

[@scovell7]

Pretty sure it was Mark's choice as his musical aesthetic is fairly consistent throughout his parts. It's a big reason why I enjoy them so much.

[@jackcrook4435]

@@scovell7 It was definitely James' who filmed and edited the video creative decision to use the track, as we used to play in a band together in Australia before he moved to the US and he is a serious shoe gaze, dream pop fanatic haha

[@scovell7]

@@jackcrook4435 he has good taste!

[@Moosh611pt2]

What's the other video?

[@palebelew]

From that first beautiful kickflip… to that final trick this was magical to watch! Filming and editing and the music selection was perfect.

[@carolynberge2919]

God, that kickflip was so beautiful I felt it in my gut

[@df3kt]

God damn he really took not getting SOTY for the Verso part to heart last year

[@luissolis2426]

this mans skating makes me feel so much inside what a year

[@JosephMedinaDirector]

A masterpiece !!!! great cinematography

[@stoakcity]

Hyped for Mark. The SOTY two years in a row 📠💯👑

[@markroxas7104]

Mark doesn't do victory laps. This is him as SOTY. Sick filming as well James. This should be on the regular for both you and Mark

[@andynonymous2164]

The post-SOTY announcement release of this is a form of art unto itself.

[@Kobra_Commander15]

Mystical Skateboarding. So flowy and effortless.

[@Whoisskating]

one of my fav bands and skaters together awesome

[@ahmezi]

Sebastien Tellier's FANTINO feats perfect with the second section.

[@blackseven4561]

I feel like this is the kind of skatevideo you rewatch being 70 with tears in your eyes.

[@alrightalright4585]

This video is like a dream, the editing, the music choice, it just feels like a dream, in such an incredible way. I love it.

[@cameron3550]

5 parts in one year..... Mark is LEGENDARY!

[@CarnifaxMachine]

"our “Ground Glass” series that ditches the one-upmanship and stair counting, and focuses back on just some of the bits that make Mark special" I like that. More Ground Glass for other skaters please.

[@officialmilitaryskate]

I feel like this is the equivalent of his 50 at the end of verso. Just a “fuck it” to mess with everyone, because he’s THAT good.

[@carolynberge2919]

No less than three 50s in this one. Love it ❤️

[@Alskie666]

I wish i had an inch of this dudes talent. Just amazing.

[@FrogyProd]

This is so beautifulllllllll especially with it being shot on film. Nice work Mark and James Thompson!!

[@WhatHappensWhenIt]

Suciu out here gunning for SOTY 2023!!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@BIMONLAKI]

Never heard of this guy but hope he drops a full part soon

[@bcoyne12345]

Super underrated skater, he will definitely go pro soon

[@andreself225]

Wth u two been mark been that nigga😎🤙💯

[@DawidDgk]

I hope you are joking. One of the most creative skater out there.

[@DawidDgk]

@@bcoyne12345 he is pro lol

[@bcoyne12345]

@@DawidDgk man, he literally just won SOTY, that was clearly a joke lmao

[@jonasmatteo9264]

Someone has to make a full length of all the suciu vids of this year

[@firtythive]

Beautiful all around; skateboarding looks so much better on film/tape. Well deserved SOTY.

[@hoops1315]

filming is beautiful I love the 16mm series

[@krisdt25]

Simple but sophisticated. Artfully and tastefully done. "Closing the curtain" video from Suciu for 2021. Well deserved SOTY.

[@Skatox]

This is one of the most beatuful parts I've ever seen. Pure art.

[@groovefretboard]

1:58 is my fav part. The no comply right after like don’t mind if I grind this expensive marble planter

[@christophervargas5112]

That flat ground frontside flip is the beautiful visual. Mark. You are the 🐐

[@wrennable]

My favorite thing about Mark's skating is that none of his tricks look like he put actual effort in. They all look so fluid, and smooth, like they're warm up tricks that he does all the time.

[@gtjac]

The vibes are real, thanks Mark and co

[@anggapanda]

Mark provides a complete meal set, starter - appetizer - 2 main courses and now a dessert

[@AllOneVoice]

What a lovely artfully gentle and still-impressive epilogue to this past few months of mind melting Suciu videos

[@dantaylor8197]

Maybe it’s all the slow motion or maybe it’s the fact that it’s filmed in 24fps, or maybe it’s the fact that it’s so relaxed and chill, but something about this video is dreamlike to me, and that quality alone has made it one of my favorite parts to come back to

[@joshfredlang]

Love Suciu and the Cocteau Twins both so much

[@m_noway]

this is beautiful! appreciate the old film look! gave a different feel to the video. Way more relaxed. props to the editor as well! love it!

[@lane.serene]

Art in its purest form.

[@atemlovesu]

that last trick was definetly one of the most intricate things ive ever seen ever

[@Davidskates603]

I'm not really into the artsy part of filming but man there are a couple shots in here that are amazing! I never really realized the artistic value of the videography. The shot of Mark walking up the street with the board in his hand is so perfect and captures the feeling to me of skating in a big city where no one cares what you are doing and you're just skating in busy place doing your own thing. They both killed it in this one.

[@andredejager2497]

Man, I can watch Suciu skating all day! And with the amount of parts he's dropped recently, *I can* 😎🤣

[@Suburb_hell]

Wow this was a work of art!

[@Yoooitsbrady]

Exactly. Not about non stop bangers just skating down the street and just feeling it

[@MrBluntNose]

Pure mastery. Just epic

[@jovanysj]

So good! Makes me miss those summer sessions

[@ivantwopairs1766]

This shows promise: tasteful trick selection, smooth style, if he tries hard his next part could be banging.

[@fhhu3167]

Good sense of humor

[@fingerboardboi4382]

may even be soty one day

[@matthallett6948]

Mark suciu and the COCTEAU TWINS ! Just Heavenly

[@genesis2187]

Best part he has put out IMO.

[@AbelKleinblatt]

I love how skateboarding and the medium of film can beautifully strengthen each other

[@CaseyDarwin]

Film looks so good, especially lends itself to slo-mo, which is kind of the best way to watch skating. Reminds me of the videos I grew up on in the 80's, Wheels of Fire. Oh, and this Sucui guy is pretty good too!:p

[@richardcardoza1895]

Gorgeous on multiple levels

[@deciduousdiscipline9592]

So sick. Thanks

[@arnieroo]

Awesome song choice cocteau twins!! And he's killing it

[@giga4203]

Love the way it feels.. 🖤

[@ryankuhn926]

Good to see he’s still skating.

[@tachyzack3402]

That first kick flip though… 👌🏽

[@debnlinda]

The sound!

[@PiriakaTrackwrecker]

Love that 16mm saturation! Nice mellow part, clearly a few good days hanging, a nice reprieve from the sheer brutality/futurism of his other parts. Last trick was dope too.

[@skatoxgmail6394]

This one of the most beatiful part I've ever seen. I loved it!

[@whatmemories3728]

Skateboarding appreciate you! Love you mark!

[@estebanlacrosse7847]

Damn Bro We Get It You WON! your skater of the year now, you can’t keep making banger after banger every year what next fucken skater of the DECADE!

[@chimney.kricket]

skateboarding is really art in its purest form

[@andrewperkins185]

A true work of art 🌟

[@leonschatzl1711]

love the colors and the vibe!

[@elgringo7536]

I'm glad he's not dead, such a long time since the last part

[@skategary]

Victory lap 🖤

[@logdizza]

Clean af. from the top of his head to the soles of his shoes. Pure skating.

[@karim8030]

this is exactly the type of skate video ive been fantasising about

[@benryan2009]

Beautiful victory lap

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Of all the parts he released in 2021 this one might be my favorite.

[@Tt-nt1iu]

Someone go see if Gary is okay.

[@sk8rMike360]

🤣🤣🤣

[@williamtaylor5320]

Fakie front 5 cab!

[@deuceylicious]

this is why people love him. hes the best at this shit. so fucken smooth and proper. but then wtf he throws in hammers out of nowhere. shoulda been soty.

[@vidhayreddy4644]

The filming is so good

[@skatecreisisk8]

favorite Mark Suciu video part! Beautiful!

[@lisacostalbano7107]

Constantly blessed we are.

[@Qwerty-fy6fx]

Best mark part out yet

[@kasshhhh1122]

another part? damn, well deserved soty!

[@FabianBarajas]

I was starting to worry since I hadn't seen him drop a new part in the past few days. Thankfully he's okay. But seriously, well done. Love the feel of this one. This dude really deserves his SOTY award.

[@codyclark2780]

Such a down to earth vibe watching this

[@Babel2Gk]

Holy hell he came out with even more footage!

[@ununseptium7961]

nice little victory lap

[@baggytony]

SOTY!!

[@crownedinterror9]

Sheesh that last trick! Mark rules.

[@jacksonwest5502]

this is everything

[@doctorworm3735]

Favorite newer skater with favorite Cocteau Twins song? Mind blown. My girlfriend gets mad at me for listening to "Carolyn's Fingers" over and over and now I have a new excuse to do so.

[@JonCrocker]

I must have missed a few. I only know of Jeremy Klein in Ravers--but both are an excellent choice.

[@willcartom7999]

Tanks fa repping da east mark 🙏🏿

[@milkcrumb5641]

finally a mark suciu part with good music

[@deedeeramone7964]

Wholly fuck this guy is good. Just messing around and cruising he's doing some amazing stuff("90s era skater here but still think this is the general consensus").

[@WetDrainHair]

why do oldheads always need to announce they oldheads lmfao

[@deedeeramone7964]

@@WetDrainHair lol good question(///_-)

[@stanleyyelnats3754]

That Dog is Majestic as fuck lol

[@Jordi_Llopis_i_Torregrosa96]

cool but didn't ask