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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
big hearts on the big screen
I've been following the progress of the making of this movie over at goodcheer and am very happy to see that it premiers this month at the Dendy.
This is such a great story of kindness and salvation and surfing... I hope it comes to a theatre near you. Some of the press release from the film makers is below, they say it best:
Documenting the stories of the 54 children of Mision Mexico, who have come from places of unimaginable poverty, trauma and abuse; and their experiences of healing and transformation through surfing and love. The film is a powerful lesson on the important things in life, and the power of riding waves, whether you are a surfer or not.
With 6 kids of their own in Australia, Pam and Alan set off for Tapachula in November 2000 to volunteer for 12 months at the Mision Mexico orphanage where their daughter had previously volunteered. Shortly into their stay the major benefactor withdrew and the kids were to be turned onto the street. The couple’s volunteering adventure quickly turned into a life saving endevour and Mision Mexico, Giving Love, Life and Hope was born.
Mision Mexico’s mum and narrator Pam Skuse says: “In their short lives the children of Mision Mexico have experienced things that most of today’s society will never experience. Surfing is a potent form of therapy for these children. The ocean is not just a place of fun; it’s an escape from what life used to be for them. Through Mision Mexico we provide a family and community which supports, guides, disciplines, encourages, and directs these children to better themselves.”
“Surfing is something special, it’s not just a sport its part of my life, I feel like I don’t need anything more, I don’t need to take drugs, there is nothing better than surfing” says Jose one of the film’s young grommets, also a former street kid who was caught up with drugs and gang violence.
The filmmakers, Aussie surfers Stefan Hunt and Jonno Durrant got involved in Mision Mexico when they were asked to donate a DVD of their new documentary Surfing50States. Moved by the children’s plight Stefen decided to volunteer for two months. Touched by the truly inspirational story, Stefan asked Jonno to join him with their camera equipment and Somewhere Near Tapachula was born.
For more info go to:
www.somewhereneartapachula.com
www.goodcheer.tumblr.com
www.lovelifehope.com
Monday, February 15, 2010
monster of a show
Snapper, Elle Green is part of the Monster Children group show this Thursday. All the proceeds from the art show go to various charities. Come on down, crack a tinnie and throw down some ding on some wall candy.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
the villains of bondi
A few weeks ago we had Faz, Dooms and Dan aka The Villainares setup in the backyard for a Summer Jam. Rockin' party until the girls in blue rocked up and shut the shindig down. Dooms has been super busy, both plucking his six string and getting t-shirt label 'The Astral Plane' off the ground. They make some super nice pigment dyed tees.
new society members
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
the original sting
Erik Brown made the huge mistake of bringing round this remarkable George Downing "Wave Crest Hawaii Original Sting" this weekend. Somehow it has ended up in my living room... Saturday night is a little hazy, but I'm pretty sure I won it in a to the death battle of Last Card. Yep... it's all coming back to me now.
Just in case you hadn't noticed, check the splayed double stringer detail, sweet red resin tint with air-brush flames to rival any hot rod detailing.
Or to quote Brownie: this board would give Ben Aipa a massive woodie.
Monday, February 8, 2010
slide show
I'm always a fan of a slide show, think wooden floors and creaky chairs, & this one features the water work of good pal Ryan Tatar amongst other surfy folk including Joni Sternbach, Sean Davey, Thor Jonsson, Brian Bielmann, Jim Russi............
Saturday, February 6, 2010
stab at summer
Back in December Jim and Sam we're asked by the lads at Stab magazine to paint up a quiver. See below work in progress and finished product. The wall was used as a spread in January issue of Stab. Thanks to DR for the cold ones.
rainy dog town
A small collection of dog shots..woof.
Big Puppy, Curl Curl 1985
Broke Puppy, Avalon 2002
Free Loader, Tokyo 2008
Ass Biter, Tokyo 2009
slidin' for your ears for a saturday mornin'
It's raining heavily and the swell seems to be missing the Cenny coast (and we have a whole lot of work to complete for Monday). Therefore, bloggin instead...
is there retail in heaven?
Elder brothers in rag trade arms, Insight have just opened their new concept store in Bali. The store was pulled together by all-round creative and super smooth slider, Steve Gorrow. Nice work guys, always pushing it.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
slow mo
there's something so nice about the anticipation of shooting film & waiting to get it back from the lab.....months later. this was a great day with friends at Tea Tree and Granite.
blue skies warm water good times
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