Ride the Curl, Wild One

Ride the Curl, Wild One is pure fun with a rough edge. A painted figure, a wild, ape-like character in black and mustard yellow, crouches on a bright orange surfboard, while pale blue and white paint around it suggests the rush of a wave. Cracks and texture show this was found on a weathered painted surface. In his Surfer Art series, Tim Burns photographs the painted walls and surfaces that carry the spirit of California surf culture. He does not invent the image; he finds and frames it, and the camera turns a piece of street art into a bold graphic composition with the flat colors and energy of a vintage poster. The work is playful, rebellious and full of character, a celebration of the free spirit of the coast. Behind acrylic glass, the orange and yellow pop strongly against the cool blues. It is perfect for a beach house, a surf lover's den, a kid's or teen's room, a bar, or anywhere that needs a dose of humor and attitude.