Descrizione
Metyko captures an era-defining snapshot of one of the most fertile and influential moments inCalifornia’s surf history. The dramaticaction shots and intimate momentsfollow the rise of young legend-to-be and futureworld champion Tom Currenand thesurfboard shaper Al Merrick.
During theearly 1980’s, Santa Barbara, California, saw an extraordinarymix of innovation, individuals and imagery, combined with a relatively rare meteorological phenomena, that led to one of the most influential periods in modern surf history.
The rise of young legend-to-be and future three-time world champion Tom Curren, whose preternatural wave-riding abilities would help establish California at the forefront of contemporary surfing;the emergence of then-unknown board builder Al MerrickofChannel Island Surfboards, who would go on to becoming the sport’s premier board-builder; a once-in-a-generation run ofexceptional surf conditions–photographer Jimmy Metykowas there to capture it all. With a compelling blend ofdramatic action, intimate moments and epic waves, Metyko’s imagery and personal perspectives articulate a remarkable waypoint on the sport’s cultural timeline, as well as a better understanding, and appreciation, of where surfing is today.
Edition: 2023
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