ART OF SURF art exhibit running at One Gallery in Santa Monica

WHAT: THE ART OF SURF, an exhibit featuring rare and iconic art and surfboards. Benefiting the kids of One Recovery.

WHERE: One Recovery Pop Up Gallery, 1431 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

WHEN: Events from July 6 through July 14. Grand opening party July 9 from 7-10.

DETAILS: http://1recovery.com/ or call 949-678-8133

Special Display of Three iconic surfboards:

EDDIE AIKAU'S RESCUE BOARD: The sacred board of Eddie Aikau's 1978 rescue attempt that took his life.

RICK GRIFFIN PAINTING ON SURFBOARD: For the first time ever: Extremely rare surfboard painted by legendary artist Rick Griffin - available for sale.

POINT BREAK SURFBOARD: Patrick Swayze's surfboard from the original Point Break Movie.

Event Highlights

6th July 2016: 7pm - 10pm
Joshua Paskowitz discusses his life and times as documented in the film about his family, "Surfwise"

8th July 2016: 7pm - 10pm
Panel featuring cast of Point Break. John Philbin, BoJesse Christopher, and members of the cast of Point Break Live.

9th July 2016: 7pm - 10pm
GRAND OPENING EXHIBIT PARTY: Join us for an exciting evening celebrating The Art of Surf, an Exhibit featuring Surf Art with most artists present.

Very special art by Rick Griffin, Drew Brophy, Joshua Paskowitz, Roy Gonzalez, John Severson, Jeff Divine, John Van Hamersveld, Dan Merkel, Chloe Trujillo, Bob Hasbrook and more.

All the art pieces, unless indicated, will be available for sale with a portion being donated back to ONE Recovery www.1recovery.com.

Price: All events Free

For More information and RSVP Contact:

Daniella Peters - Daniella@1Recovery.com 818 448 3581
Maria Brophy - mariab@drewbrophy.com 949 678 8133

Who:

RICK GRIFFIN: One of the pioneers of surf art. Proudly featuring a rare painted surfboard from the legendary artist.

DREW BROPHY: Surf Lifestyle Artist who popularized art on surfboards. Displaying Surf Art on Boards and Canvases.

JOSHUA PASKOWITZ: Surf Artist, and accomplished Musician from The FLYS. Exhibiting art and showing of the film based on his family SURFWISE.

JOHN SEVERSON: Iconic Founder of Surfer Magazine, Artist & Movie Maker.

"One the best Surf Photographers in surfing. His keen eye brought us back glimpses of the North Shore and recorded the bold and exciting surfers that defined the 70s." Liquid Salt: JEFF DIVINE
 

JOHN VAN HAMERSVELD: American Graphic Artist & Illustrator who designed Record Jackets for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many others. Designed the iconic Endless Summer Movie Poster.

ROY GONZALEZ: Surf artist for over forty years, Roy has been an icon in the extreme sports industries, art and design circles. Personally educated by the art legends of the '70s such as Rick Griffin and Robert Williams He exhibiting original paintings.

CHLOE TRUJILLO: Raised in Paris by fashion designer parents and an opera singer grandfather, Chloe grew up surrounded by music, beauty, art and design. She has enjoyed success as a fine artist, designer and musician.

DAN MERKEL: Emmy Award Winning legendary surf lensman for over 30 years. Dan is known for some of the "Free Ride" Eras most memorable images.
 

LISA NIEMI SWAYZE - Kindly showcasing Patrick's Swayze's board and art from the movie Point Break.

BOB HASBROOK - Has generously allowed us to show Eddie Aikau's board from his personal collection.

Art also by some of Surf's up and coming: NATHAN PAUL GIBBS, HUNTER WILLIAM SCOTT-BARTZ, BRIAN FRABASILIO, DANA LEWIS.

Paul Butler is an internationally acclaimed multi-media artist and product developer. Paul's has created product for The Walt Disney Company and Ralph Lauren to name a few. He was raised in Laguna Beach and has a love of surfing that spans decades. This fact, coupled with his commitment to the cause of ONE Recovery makes this a very special production for him.

Percentage of Art Sales benefits: ONE Recovery, A CA Nonprofit Community Arts-Infused Organization

ONE Recovery seeks to ignite the passion that exists within every struggling young person and heal the hearts of their loved ones by architecting prolific experiences, providing education and raising awareness. ONE achieves this end with free weekly support groups and popup events like "The Art of Surf".