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The Coastline of Central California directly inspired this series of 'Reef Paintings.' I love Central CA as it is not far from Los Angeles and yet it feels like a completely different world. There is more room to move, the air feels a little fresher and the Ocean is far more alive as it is directly open and unprotected to the storms that approach. I have been traveling there to surf for many years and during this time I realized that the structures or Reefs that make the waves break are much different than the ones we have around Los Angeles. The Central Coast has much more energy approaching it on a daily basis and the erosion it has created is very unique compared to other places I have traveled. These paintings from Central CA reflect the patterns unique to the area. To make a 'Reef Painting,' when the tide goes out, I place raw canvas directly on the reef and fit it into the grooves and creases. I then take paint that matches the colors of the environment and apply it to make an imprint from the Reef. The Painting gets finished at my studio and becomes a truly unique reflection of the location.
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:8 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:13.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
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Michael Torquato deNicola is a world traveling and award winning surfer, artist and filmmaker. Mike grew up making sense of the world through surfing and art. Born and raised in Southern California, he is a life long surfer with much of his inspiration coming from the Ocean and his experiences around the globe in locations such as Indonesia, Iceland, Samoa, Peru, The Galapagos Islands and more. Mike started surfing at the age of 12 and was competing with the US team by age 19. As the first pro surfer from the US team to graduate from College, he learned to negotiate between his athletic and creative pursuits, and the business of surf. Mike has always designed the work on his surfboards, but it was only when he started traveling and competing internationally that his work developed into the style it is today. Mike's boards tell the story of his relationship with the Oceans from around the globe. If Mike's surf style can be called fluid his large and colorful mixed media pieces resonate the same fluidity in a layered collage of rhythms, patterns and forms. Some of his favorite ventures have come from working with Marie Claire, The Olson Company and creating and producing Red Bull's '5X' series, seen on Fox, NBC and Fuel TV which feature a new format of competitive surfing. Mike produced and art directed the award winning documentary 'The Westsiders' and more recently the feature film 'Chapter and Verse,' released in 2017. Mikes visual works have appeared in galleries, art fairs, film festivals and TV screens around the world over the past 20 years. Information about shows, press and more can be found at www.iamtorquato.com and you can follow me on instagram @iamtorquato
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