Surfboard by Kevin Williams
Object No. 2003/125/1
The artist first started surfing 31years ago, 1972 age 18. Not many Aboriginal people were widely known to surf nor is there any documentation linking Aboriginal and surf culture around that time. This artwork is only one of two that he has done to date. With this particular work he wanted to produce something that was representative of surf culture, the use of bright, vibrant colours which we see as representational of beach and surf products. Living at Rockhampton Kevin used to surf at a place called Agnes Waters which is in from Mirian Vale, 107 miles south of Rockhampton on land which is traditionally Korang Gorang (Bundaberg), South and North from there is his traditional lands (Wakka Wakka). Kevin has always surfed on the longer boards. He began surfing on the long boards and is more comfortable surfing with them than the shorter more popular boards used today. The significance of his artwork being done on long board is the result of the acknowledgement the artist is expressing in 31 years of experience he has within surfing as a sport and also surf culture.
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Summary
Object Statement
Surfboard, 'Sun Sand and sea', acrylic paint / foam board / fibreglass glazing, artwork by Kevin Williams, Sydney, Australia, 2003, board manufactured by Byron Surf, Byron Bay, Australia, 2002
Physical Description
Surfboard, 'Sun Sand and sea', acrylic paint / foam board / fibreglass glazing, artwork by Kevin Williams, Sydney, Australia, 2003, board manufactured by Byron Surf, Byron Bay, Australia, 2002 Malibu long board surfboard with top side painted with 'Sun Sand and Sea' indigenous artwork by Wakka Wakka (South East Queensland) artist Kevin Williams. The top side of the board has a pale yellow background with the artwork located centrally. The painting is based upon a blue wash and has been executed using brown, green orange and blue dots.
DIMENSIONS
Width
575 mm
Depth
300 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The artwork featured on the surfboard is titled 'Sun Sand and Sea'. Kevin acquired the surfboard from the owner of Byron Surf shop in Byron Bay New South Wales, who cut the foam board, he then put a fibreglass glaze onto the board, Kevin then painted the board and then another fibreglass layer was added over the artwork. The board was then polished.
HISTORY
Notes
The surfboard has never been ridden in the surf, it was produced specifically as an artwork and is not viewed by Kevin as being functional.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased, 2003
Acquisition Date
3 September 2003
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