Born in Clifton, New Jersey, Puleo began skateboarding at 10. His first board was the Skull and Sword Powell Peralta board, which he received for Christmas in 1984.[3] Puleo started coming to New York at 16 to skate street spots, like the Brooklyn Banks and others.[1] In 1998, Puleo moved to West 108th Street.[1] Since childhood, Puleo has been a collector of found objects.[7]
Skateboarding career
Puleo has been a professional skateboarder for over 20 years, Puleo's first pro deck was on Mad Circle skateboards.[8] Puleo was skating a lot with filmer Aaron Meza for the FTC Penal Code 100A video released in 1996.[8] Scott Johnston and Meza introduced Puleo to Justin Girard who put him on Mad Circle. Before Mad Circle, while riding for Metropolitan, Puleo got put on Stereo.[9]
Building upon his lifelong interest in collecting found objects, Puleo creates collages and assemblages.[1] Puleo also practices photography and has an interest in graffiti.[9] Puleo has shown his art throughout the United States and has an instagram account dedicated to his art: Gutter Gallery[1][15][16] In 2003, Puleo opened a show: ''These Eyes Have Eyes," at Space 1026 Gallery in Philadelphia.[1] In 2021, Puleo had a solo show of his assemblages titled "Flat Earth" presented by Hey Check This Out gallery in NYC.[17]
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