Point Break: Raymond Pettibon, Surfers and Waves

Raymond Pettibon's iconic paintings of surfers and waves explore the underlying sentiment that "all this must be either surfed or painted." His work empathizes with the dizzying madness of our own humanity, engaging both high and low culture. This publication showcases a selection of one hundred surfers from his series, from smaller monochromatic works to colorful large-scale paintings. Pettibon's protagonist, the surfer, achieves sublimity on the wave, distant yet synced with turbulent reality. His lyrical writings on the painted surfaces reference his own philosophies and the confusions of reality, critiquing the hypocrisies and vanities of the world he engages.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Publisher: David Zwirner

This captivating collection showcases a diverse range of one hundred surfers from Raymond Pettibons renowned series, "Surfers." Spanning from smaller monochromatic works on paper to vibrant large-scale paintings directly applied to walls, the publication explores the profound essence of surfing as a distinct realm for Pettibons protagonist. In these captivating artworks, the surfer momentarily achieves a state of sublimity, standing in awe of the immense wave's power while remaining somehow connected to the tumultuous reality around them. Pettibons lyrical writings, both his own and borrowed from literature, delve into his philosophical perspectives and the complexities of reality, critiquing the hypocrisies and vanities of the world he engages. To provide a deeper understanding of Pettibons artistic journey, renowned New Yorker writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life," William Finnegan, offers insightful commentary on the transcendent nature and limitations of Pettibons work. This captivating collection invites viewers to immerse themselves in the world of surfing and contemplate the profound connections between humanity, nature, and the pursuit of beauty.

Weight: 1532g
Dimension: 259 x 323 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644230350