More Hiatus...

So... for those of you who read the blog, I am writing to say that I am ceasing to write for about two months. I am heavy on the preparation right now and have no "h" time (writing time). Preparing for my trip to ST. Eustatius is a lot of work, and for those of you who don't know, I will be living there starting November 9th until December 16th. I'll be workin in the Statia National Park; doin' my part in conserving the island's natural resources. Living at the base of the Quill volcano, I probably won't have internet access haha. But I will have surf, natives and baby sea turtles to keep me company. Once I am back, I'll fill everyone in. Until then, enjoy a vid a former volunteer put together. Enjoy! And Ciao!

Lavaflow

This Saturday, October 18 2008, Mollusk is showcasing "Lavaflow". From 7-10pm will be the opening reception showing the Hawaiian houses of Craig Steely and the artwork of Cathy Liu - all packed in the gallery at Mollusk Surf Shop. Music provided by Hatchback and Sorcerer. Aloha spoken here!

Jay Nelson at Triple Base Gallery

If you're in SF, check out this great new showing...

"The Autonomous Zone" - new work by Jay Nelson
October 10 – November 9, 2008
Opening Reception: Last Friday, October 10
Regular Gallery Hours: Thu-Sun, 12-5pm

Triple Base Gallery is now presenting The Autonomous Zone, new work by San Francisco-based artist Jay Nelson from October 10 – November 9, 2008. Jay Nelson's drawings, paintings and sculpture are created as part of his quest for individual autonomy within the modern American landscape. His solo show at Triple Base Gallery is an homage to the long history of the Western frontier as a destination for a romantic solitary experience. Focusing on San Francisco's Ocean Beach as his point of departure, Nelson will employ a range of media to explore his subject of inspiration. While Nelson's paintings and drawings imagine a utopian, psychedelic experience within the natural environment, his sculptures serve a dual function as both fine art and self-sustaining utilitarian objects. Previous sculptures have included site-specific treehouses, an energy-efficient car camper, compact "case studies" for travel, and most recently a motor scooter outfitted for exploration. Nelson's sculptures are simultaneously useful tools to transport oneself into the sky, forest or ocean as well as an imaginative starting point for the venture into a place of pure experience.

Definitely a must see if you're around...

Past Saturday at Patagonia Cardiff

This past Saturday October 11, at Patagonia's Cardiff Surf Shop, former southern California surfing standout Tom Wegener offered up some great videos and slideshow session. Over the past decade, Tom has focused his craft around building hollow, wooden boards and has poured a ton of work and research into riding ancient Hawaiian surfcraft known as alaias. The slideshow and video was about these very wood boards and the speed and thrill of riding a flat piece of wood without any fins. So if you were there, you definitely did not miss out.

Queen Bee Video

Neil Halstead's new vid for the single "Queen Bee", off of Oh! Mighty Engine. If you don't already have it, get it, watch and learn.

Dear & Yonder Benefit

T.Moe's wife has been putting this film together for awhile now. Seems like alot of people are involved and it looks like good stuff. An art benefit is being put on at the New Image Art Gallery to benefit the production cost of the film. Check it out if you can.

OFFICIAL RELEASE:

ONE NIGHT ONLY
Saturday October 25th 2008, 6-10pm
New Image Art 7908 Santa Monica Blvd. , West Hollywood, CA 90046

On October 25th New Image Art is hosting a benefit for the upcoming surf film Dear & Yonder. Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lessler have been working on the film for over a year to authentically document women who inspire both in and out of the water. This benefit has been organized to raise funds for the remaining production costs of the film, which will help keep it on track for a Summer 2009 release. The filmmakers' community has been integral to realizing the film, and is furthering its gracious support by donating artwork for the benefit. This dynamic group of talent includes Clare Rojas, Thomas Campbell, Alex Kopps, Barry McGee, Spencer Tunik, Lori d., Andy Davis, Jo Jackson, Laura Flippen, Evan Hecox, Stefan Simikich, Johanna St. Clair, Amy Jo Diaz, Jeff Canham, Kyle Field, Erin Kunkel, Jay Nelson, Josh Lazcano, Serena Mitnik-Miller, Nathaniel Russel, John McCambridge, Moses Berkson, Tiffany Campbell, Deanna Templeton, Chris Duncan, Liz Pepin, Rachel Kaye, Mason St. Peter, Nikki McClure, Rich Jacobs, Ed Templeton and more.The exhibition space has been offered by Marsea Goldberg who is an avid surfer with 15 years of commitment to showing "up and coming" female artists, making New Image Art a perfect fit.

About the film: The story behind the title is that some of the women featured in the film will be surfing their beloved home breaks (the Dear), such as bodysurfer Judith Sheridan who slides down the faces of San Francisco's formidable waves and Ashley Lloyd of Santa Cruz a surfer/shaper who seeks out ecologically sustainable materials available in order to perfect her craft. Other women in the film venture well beyond the comfort of their home breaks to the far reaches of the earth (the Yonder), such as Liz Clark who is single handedly sailing around the world in search of waves and new shores. Explosive top professionals, Sofia Mulanovich, Stephanie Gilmore, Silvana Lima, Coco Ho and others travel to Indonesia and showcase their skills on some of the best waves on earth. These women show how far women's surfing has come, but in order to find out from where, the film journeys back in time to uncover the rich history of women's surfing with icons Linda Benson, Rell Sunn, and Lisa Anderson. Dear & Yonder is further enhanced by an insightful animation by artist Lori d. and a skateboarding segment to check in on some serious land shredders. This is but a glimpse into the movie's cast that we have assembled for their skills in the water and their inspiring way of relating to world, each other and themselves.

http://www.dearandyonder.com

Please join us on Saturday October 25th from 6-10 at New Image Art to support this groundbreaking project.

Following the October 25th show, all the artists works will be on view at Mollusk Surf Shop!

Field's Spread

Mr. Kyle Field is featured in the latest issue of The Surfer's Journal (Volume 17 #5). The article is done by Andrew Kidman, just fyi also. Great issue as well overall, check it out!

Locals Only!