Surf Tribe

Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren explores the depths of surf culture, showcasing the ocean's power and the surfers' connection to it. He captures a diverse community of both competitive and free surfers from around the world, including Kelly Slater, Gerry Lopez, and John Florence. The photographs are serene black and white portraits in Vanfleteren's signature style, capturing the essence of the subjects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2018
Publisher: Uitgeverij Kannibaal

Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren's work with Surf Tribe demonstrates that surf culture extends far beyond sport and competition. Surfing encompasses a profound admiration and reverence for the ocean, as well as a sense of humility in the face of nature's immense power. Surfers utilize the waves for leisure, but also as a means to escape and confront both external challenges and internal struggles. Vanfleteren's exploration extends beyond the traditional boundaries of the United States and Australia, seeking out individuals who reside in regions where sea and land converge. His photographic documentation portrays a fluid community, led solely by the natural world. He has sought out young talent, living icons, and legendary figures, both competitive and free surfers. The photographs presented here are serene black and white portraits, characteristic of Vanfleteren's renowned and haunting style. He delves deep into his subjects, uncovering their essence. Among the many featured are Kelly Slater, Gerry Lopez, John Florence, Mickey Munoz, Filipe Toledo, and Stephanie Gilmore. Surfer, journalist, and actor Gerry Lopez has provided the Foreword.

Surf Tribe: Beyond Sport and Competition

In his captivating work with Surf Tribe, photographer Stephan Vanfleteren unveils a profound dimension of surf culture that extends far beyond the realm of sport and competition. Surfing, as portrayed by Vanfleteren, encompasses a deep admiration and reverence for the ocean, a sense of humility in the face of nature's immense power, and a profound connection between surfers and the waves.

Surfing is not merely a recreational activity; it serves as a means to escape, to confront challenges both external and internal, and to find solace in the vastness of the ocean. Surfers utilize the waves for fun, but they also harness their energy to forget, to battle, and to connect with themselves on a deeper level.

Vanfleteren's exploration extends beyond the traditional boundaries of the United States and Australia, seeking out individuals who reside in regions where sea and land converge. His photographs depict a fluid community, led solely by the natural world. He has sought out young talent, living icons, and legendary figures, both competitive and free surfers.

The photographs presented here are serene black and white portraits, characteristic of Vanfleteren's renowned and haunting style. He delves deep into his subjects, uncovering their essence. Among the many featured are Kelly Slater, Gerry Lopez, John Florence, Mickey Munoz, Filipe Toledo, and Stephanie Gilmore.

Surfer, journalist, and actor Gerry Lopez has provided the Foreword to Surf Tribe, adding his insights and perspectives to this captivating exploration of surf culture.

In conclusion, Surf Tribe showcases the multifaceted nature of surf culture, highlighting its deep admiration for the ocean, its role in personal growth, and its connection to the natural world. Through the lens of photographer Stephan Vanfleteren, we are invited to explore a world where surfing transcends sport and competition, becoming a profound expression of human spirit and the boundless wonders of the ocean.

Weight: 2014g
Dimension: 290 x 229 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789492677365