dinko x Kelcy Timmons Chan
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Artist Statement
The Community Paddle is inspired by Queer Pickleball Club. Like many queer activity groups in Toronto, Queer Pickleball Club has had a major impact on the local LGBTQ+ community. By providing a queer specific place for pickleball lovers, Mel and her team have established a strong community of folks at all levels in the sports, where they casually play together as well as in competitions.
They’ve developed friendships, their skills and created a place of belonging for themselves where they can share their love for the sport. When capturing the essence of their league, the artist Kelcy Timmons Chan wanted to highlight some of the people that brought this community group to life.
Details
- 16mm thickness
- LxW 16"x 8"
- High quality fiberglass face
- Textured surface
- Honeycomb polymer core
- Designed in Canada ♥
A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE WILL GO BACK TO SUPPORTING QUEER PICKLEBALL CLUB (QPC).
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About the Artist
Kelcy Timmons Chan
Kelcy Timmons Chan (they/them) is a Cantonese Canadian American queer artist who works as a multidisciplinary contemporary pop artist and mural painter. In their work they explore community, duality and belonging through their lens as a biracial, gender-fluid, immigrant.
In Kelcy’s practice, they consider how food allows us to connect with the fabric of our identities, and how our relationships with the people around us define what home and belonging feel like.
Using food, little purple people and whimsical architecture, Kelcy promotes and supports local businesses, family-run restaurants and queer community spaces, by considering how food and people shape community and culture.
Customer Reviews
This is a huge gift to our community! This paddle features some of our Queer Pickleball club players and very much captures our spirit. Dinko has been so generous to offer proceeds from paddle sales to help us continue to build and grow our community of Queer women, trans and non-binary picklers of all levels! So generous!
Our community has loved it! It is an art piece in my home and a few of our players play with it and parade it around the courts! Mine is too precious for that! I love it! A great design by Kelcy Timmons Chan - a huge talent!
Thank you for keeping paddles beautiful and supporting of communities! Can't wait to see what you bring next Dinko!
This pickleball paddle is a true gem! First off, the artist design is absolutely adorable, capturing the heart and soul of our local pickleball community perfectly. It's so precious, I almost feel guilty using it – it's become a stunning piece of wall art in my home. However, when I do see it on the court, the vibrant colors and unique design bring so much joy and smiles. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it's a fantastic paddle, performing well for both beginners and more experienced players. Plus, the customer service was top-notch, making the whole experience delightful. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a paddle that's both beautiful and functional!
I’m absolutely obsessed with the design of the collab Dinko paddles and Kelcy Timmons chan made !! Customer service was 5 star for sure! Will definitely be purchasing another quality paddle from them in the future !!
Playing with this pickleball paddle is amazinggggg and I've received so many compliments on its design! The grip on the face provides exceptional control, making it a breeze to execute topspin and tricky shots. I appreciate the initiative behind this paddle, designed specifically with the Queer Pickleball Club in mind. It's fantastic to see support for our community in such a tangible and stylish way, especially with the involvement from Kelcy. Thanks again Dinko!!!
Absolutely in love with it! The cute design is what caught my eye initially—it’s vibrant, fun, and stands out on the court. The build quality is fantastic, with a sturdy yet lightweight feel that provides great control during games. The grip is comfortable and durable.
What truly sets this paddle apart is the excellent customer service. When I had questions, their team responded quickly and was incredibly helpful.
If you’re looking for a paddle that’s functional, stylish, and backed by a supportive team, this one’s a winner! Bonus points for supporting the QPC community.
