If we are honest with ourselves we will admit we’ve industrialized the open spaces that we used to hold up as examples of places too special to develop.
What do you think of when you hear the word “beach”?
Casey McKee takes the idea of “beaches” and “coasts” and challenges the imagery that’s commonly associated with those [...]
The art of the Gulf
Nov 9, ’10
9:58 AM
Roche glide -> Show in Cardiff
Jul 4, ’10
4:38 PM
Let’s start with the truism that it’s impossible to capture the multifaceted surfing lifestyle in a single image. That said, the photo below comes close. It’s an image Kevin Roche caught by swimming out to the peak at (I think) Seaside in southern Cardiff. The water-level point-of-view, the glassy water surface, the casual conversation, the [...]
Capturing the essense of the coast: Susan Wickstrand
Apr 16, ’10
10:13 AM
When I think of our oceans, waves and beaches my mind still… thank God… goes to thinking of all the joy I receive from them (as opposed to defaulting to the myriad of challenges they have).
It’s because of that category, the joy category, that images like the one above connect with me. This is Robert [...]
Entertain me, educate me
Feb 23, ’10
10:35 AM
I’ve written a bunch about onramps (ways to engage people) and if you follow this blog you probably also know I’m into art.
The below image just popped into my inbox and I dig it. Simple, elegant retro riff on Woodsy the Owl… attract people, bring them in, make them smile… teach them something.More work by [...]
Twist takes on Scorpion Bay
Oct 6, ’09
3:41 AM
Ok, so I’m guessing you know about this week’s 25th Anniversary Gala. I’m sure you also know about the art auction that is happening within the Gala.
The above images are from Barry McGee a.k.a. Twist. I happen to be a massive Twist fan so I’m uber-stoked that he’s part of the mix. That said, the [...]
Danny Fuller. No, the artist
Apr 15, ’09
3:53 AM
If you surf then you probably know a surfer from the north shore of Oahu named Danny Fuller.
I’m not talking about that one.
Ok, so I am talking about that one.
I had heard about Danny’s other interest a while back but never had a chance to see his work. Now we all do. He has a [...]
Raymond Pettibon towel
Dec 21, ’08
3:26 AM
I’m a huge fan of Raymond Pettibon’s work. I believe I’ve seen this particular work in MOMA’s permanent collection (or at least one similar…).
Now it’s on a towel, from unattainable to yours for $50.
Ocean Vision: Benefit for Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation
Nov 5, ’08
2:31 AM
“Ocean Vision ~ Nine Local Artists Celebrate the Sea”
Presented by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation to Benefit Gaviota Coast Preservation
A group show featuring Santa Barbara artists’ and photographers’ perspectives of local, as well as exotic, sea, land and surfscapes.
33 Jewels at El Paseo814 State St. Santa Barbara(805) 957-9100
PUBLIC OPENING RECEPTIONS
Wednesday, Nov. [...]