Surf Artist Expression Session 2 At AR4T

by The Editors on August 29, 2014

Ar4T Surfer

On Saturday, September 6, 2014 the Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow Gallery in Laguna Beach, California will kick off the Expression Session 2 show.

Selected by guest curator Will Pennartz, founder and owner of The Surf Gallery (2001-2010), the exhibition consists of paintings, photographs, prints and posters by John Severson, Mike Salisbury, Rick Griffin, Thomas Campbell, Geoff McFetridge, Andy Davis and Tyler Warren. The show will be on view September 4-28, 2014 with an opening reception on September 6. Among the works available will be never-before-exhibited prints of 1960s-era Surfer Magazine drawings by Salisbury, as well as a new limited edition print from Thomas Campbell.

The opening (which features Pizza Port Brewing beverages) beings a 6 PM. AR4T is located at 1175 S. Coast Hwy in Laguna Beach, California. For the official word from AR4T please follow the jump1323

EXPRESSION SESSION 2
AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTS & POSTERS
Curated by Will Pennartz & Presented by Vans

Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow Gallery is proud to present Expression Session 2, a group exhibition of works spanning two generations of surf culture, featuring seven of its most influential artists. Selected by guest curator Will Pennartz, founder and owner of The Surf Gallery (2001-2010), the exhibition consists of paintings, photographs, prints and posters by John Severson, Mike Salisbury, Rick Griffin, Thomas Campbell, Geoff McFetridge, Andy Davis and Tyler Warren. The show will be on view September 4-28, 2014 with an opening reception on September 6. Among the works available will be never-before-exhibited prints of 1960s-era Surfer Magazine drawings by Salisbury, as well as a new limited edition print from Thomas Campbell.

In Expression Session 2, Pennartz brings two generations together starting with the very beginning: “John Severson was an inspiration for me to open The Surf Gallery, and I’m thrilled to still be working with him again,” he says. “I’ve always been a huge fan of Mike Salisbury’s work – from his early drawings in Surfer Magazine to his photography and design work. Thomas Campbell is a legend in his own right.” Tyler Warren, 28, who Pennartz has featured in several exhibitions, says, “I am honored to be in such good company in this show. Andy, John, and Thomas are some of my favorite artists. I have pieces by each of them in my personal collection.”

“The combination of this carefully selected group of contemporary artists, alongside the original visionaries of the industry, highlights the generational influence that this art has had on culture as a whole,” says gallery co-owner and co-curator Mark Weiner. “The Surf Gallery helped shape my interest not only in surf culture, but in contemporary art in general. I am very excited to be working with Will again in presenting works that I believe will also inspire generations to come.”

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