Anon Merak WaveCel® Ski & Snowboard Helmet

Bold lines, colorful palettes, imaginative creatures — Lucas Beaufort, the man in the hat, may still be a stranger to you, although it’s likely you’ve seen his art before. He grew up in the vibrant coastal city of Cannes, France. His work takes many forms: murals, an embellished Volkswagen Beetle, flash tattoos, skateboard decks. He says he always carries a tube of acrylic paint in his pocket, just in case inspiration strikes.

For Lucas, art provides many outlets, like letting him process his dreams. But painting is also an opportunity for him to reflect on the world that he moves through. 

As someone deeply connected to skate and snow culture, Lucas felt like a natural fit to bring together with Anon athletes Sam, Michelle, and Nick. His work often comes from real encounters, not a brief handed down from a distance, so rather than commissioning studio-created artwork, the idea was simpler: put Lucas and the rest of the Anon crew in a cabin in an inspiring setting and let the outcome unfold. 

Family-style meals, outdoor time, and creative art-making sessions inspired the Encounters collection, bringing the spirit of those days to goggles, helmets, face masks, and apparel.