GROUP EXHIBITION
DARK BEACH
MAY 29, 2021 - JULY 10, 2021
DARK BEACH
GROUP EXHIBITION
OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MAY 29TH 2021 // 5PM
EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 29TH - JULY 18TH, 2021
GALLERY HOURS: THURS & FRI / 12PM - 6PM + SAT 10AM - 2PM
THE GREAT HIGHWAY, 3649 Lawton St. San Francisco, CA 94122
Inspired by more dramatic elements within surf culture, Dark Beach is an exploration of themes, individuals, and emotions that exude grittier qualities of aesthetic within the scope of contemporary surf art. Looking beyond the waves for more than just visceral beauty or physical release, we find the genuine perspectives of individuals, whose artistic sensibilities have been shaped by their experiences in the water and along the coast. As surfers, we have witnessed both the beauty and the reality of riding waves in modern society and the stark differences between the two present an area rich with creative potential. Curated by Los Angeles based surf entity Innocnts, Dark Beach offers viewpoints of a culture whose authenticity is most accurately reflected by those endeavoring to survive within it and gives equal weight to an alternative perspective within the realm of surf-related art exhibitions, where the surfing lifestyle is often presented as existing outside the realities of everyday life.
ABOUT THE GREAT HIGHWAY GALLERY:
The Great Highway is a fine art gallery located in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset district. The gallery was founded in 2011 by John Lindsey, a long time resident of the city with a deep appreciation for images and ideas that explore the intersection of land and water. The Great Highway Gallery’s mission is to support and promote the work of a diverse group of artists who seek sincere authenticity, challenge conventional thinking, enlighten us. We feel that the gallery’s physical space allows for a unique and deeper interaction than one found only on our devices, at the same time we facilitate and encourage exhibiting and connecting artwork through newer technologies and communities.
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