I am excited to announce a new line of posters in my CocoBohemia Big Cartel shop! There are surf, skate, Hawaii and California themed images by both my husband, photographer Jay Watson and myself! I love the quality of these 18x24 posters, which are on a heavy-weight matte paper.
To celebrate, there will be a contest. We will be giving away one poster from Jay Watson, and one poster from my collection. To participate, all you need to do is leave a comment here naming your favorite poster from each collection. Winners will be randomly selected and will be given one of their favorites. I'll make the announcement on Surf Friday, February 8 at 12:00pm Pacific.
When I wrote down my goals at the beginning of the year, near the top of my list I stated that I wanted to create a body of surf themed prints and exhibit them.
This is a moment in my life where I am truly thankful, because that dream is becoming a reality. I am also blown away, because this dream is happening in Brazil, alongside a whole community of talented artists, photographers, shapers and filmmakers. I do not know if I will be able to go in person, but I cannot wait to share more of the process and my art with you.
Last week you may recall I interviewed Jair Bortoleto and this week, I am on the other side of his questions... here is my own interview for the Santos SurfArt Show - January 20-26, 2009.
Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:00pm Surfindian~ 4658 Mission Blvd., Pacific Beach, CA
I really wish I could go to Cyrus and Ryan's show this Saturday. If you're local, hook it up and enjoy for all of us who will be there in spirit!
I asked Ryan a few questions to get a better idea of the show...
How did the collaboration with you and Cyrus come together for this show?
Cyrus approached me with the idea. He wanted to have a local artist contribute at the show and we had already been talking about some future projects together. His photographs were taken on location in Australia, while the ones I'm exhibiting were taken in Southern California. The idea would be, to somewhat parallel the film, which is about two different cultures within the surfing community. Also, the Surfindian space has a lot of wall to fill.
How did you choose which prints to show at Surfindian?
I'm trying to paint a picture with the collective of photographs on display. I'm just an average guy who likes to travel and surf more than anything. I find it very spiritual. I like to surf alone and take a break from society and immerse myself in the ocean. I've lived and traveled all over the world, and I've always found it difficult to put into words my experiences when talking to non-surfers. The photography is a way of showing people what it's like to be a surfer... the beautiful and majestic things you see, on just any given day, on your way to the ocean.
I have also been preparing for many months for a solo show in Long Beach at Shelter Surf Shop which is coming up on the 27th. I had too much work for that one show, and it works out perfectly that I can split it up and have a different exhibit at each venue. Both exhibits tell the same story, but are different chapters.
How long will your show be up?
About 3 weeks.
What are you going to wear to the show?
Whatever t-shirt is on top in my drawer.
Under the Sun trailer Reception at 7:00pm, Film begins at 8:00pm
UPDATE: Ryan's photos from the show available here. I already picked out my favorites.
Jantzen Swimtrunks Ad, 1966...in honor of Seamouse and Ed Elasticized stretch sharkskin! As Frank Gifford, in the $7 webbed belt style, says, it gives more than it gets. Jerry West wears crossed belt loop stretch, about $8. Bobby Hull is in the button tab stretch, about $6.
It is in his waves that he states his ideas most unmistakably. Raymond Pettibon, 1989, serigraph
Do you want to know the most awesome day I have planned for tomorrow? Wake up. Run before it gets too hot. Head to Frisco with Jay to attend a Make Something class with Thomas Campbell. Get some tacos or a slice at Escape from New York. 6:00pm, head over to Mollusk to see Nat Russell's show and eat some of his donuts. Back to the Haight at 7:15pm to see the homegrown Aquaholics at the Red Vic. Sneak beer in there. Yes. It will be an epic day.
