Switch-foot comes to the UK

"These images are classic pieces for any surfers home and I hope people
get behind this venture to support these artists" (AC,switch-foot)

Driftwood Gallery is proud to present an exciting exhibition featuring
some of the world's top surf artists. Coming your way this August...

This exhibition is inspired by the hugely successful surf art book
Switch-foot. Switch-foot is much more than a book, just as surfing is
much more than a sport. An Australian publication that struck a chord
with surfing enthusiasts across the globe, Switch-foot is now coming to
the UK for the first time. A cast of the contributors, including Sketch
Holiday, Albe Falzon, George Greenough and Thomas Campbell have provided
their original art, unseen footage and signed images for a one-off
exhibition at the Driftwood Gallery, Newquay, for August 17th, 18th and
19th.
For those with a genuine interest in surfing, names such as Greenough
and Falzon will already mean a lot. Albe Falzon's beautiful photographs
from the golden era of surfing, made famous by the cult film 'Morning of
the Earth' will be on show, along with images from Dolphin Glide, the
latest film from world-renowned cinematographer George Greenough. San
Diego artist Harry Daily (alias Sketch Holiday, Harry the Hat), cover
illustrator of Switch-foot, will be touring Europe, bringing his highly
collectable art to England for the first time.

During the exhibition there will be a selection of original artwork from
the legendary Sketch Holiday and visitors will have the opportunity to
see him in action as he paints in his unique style directly onto a
specially shaped surfboard. This fantastic and unique exhibition will be
held for only three days on August 17th, 18th and 19th at Driftwood
Gallery. All are welcome to join us on the opening night of Friday 17th,
and are encouraged to come and make the most of this exciting
experience.

Producer Andrew Crockett summed Switch-foot up: 'There is something
really beautiful about surfing pre-professionalism. Surfers were
innocent and the style was pure and harmonious, without a thought
towards competition, careers, media coverage and the whole machine that
is alive and well today. I think Switch-foot gives a glimpse into that
lifestyle and early style of surfing, but it definitely isn't all about
the history.'
Justin Easton, owner of Driftwood gallery: ' As a gallery specializing
in surf art, we are really honoured and excited to be showcasing this
exhibition and welcoming such big names to the uk for the first time.'

For more information, visit www.switch-foot.com