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WHAT’S THE INSPIRATION BEHIND ALL THE COLOURS,
DRAWINGS AND LOGOS ON YOUR BOARDS?
I MEAN WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON INSIDE YOUR
HEAD HA, HA?
I really like to have a lot of fun with my board making
and creating aesthetically pleasing, functioning objects
drives me to explore the possibilities and play with the
boundaries. It’s art for surfing’s sake and having a shaped
blank, that is already a piece of art to start with, it’s just
a beautiful thing. Logos and drawings and scribblings are
secondary to the shape, form and colour.
Colour is a big one for me. I love the unusual and
forgotten colours that create interest beyond the shape.
I’m inspired by nature and particularly drawn to the
earthy hues, textures and combinations that make our
world such an awesome planet to live on.
I REMEMBER AROUND WHEN WE FIRST MET AND
THE BOARDS YOU WERE MAKING, WHICH I ABSOLUTELY LOVED,
YOU HAD WRITTEN “COW-SIZE” ON A LOT OF THEM.
Ha ha yeah that was just to keep it all fun and heading in the right
direction. Doesn’t really mean anything. Dumb and fun and it fits a
cow!! Silly isn’t it?! The serious bit is the shape and performance
of the board but the rest is just folly. Don’t take it or yourself too
serious ... you may miss out on a good time.
ON THE ART SIDE OF THINGS,
ARE YOU SELF-TAUGHT LIKE YOUR SHAPING?
Art wise, like my shaping I was self-taught out of necessity. Having
a keen eye for observation and exposure to a talented artist by
the name of Robert Moore certainly inspired and empowered my
expressive side for sure though. Experimentation and the desire
to create are what fuel the passion and that allows me to have a
privileged and joyful time. Hopefully I can bring that to my customers
as well.
www.chrisgarrettshapes.com.au
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SMORGASBOARDER | SUMMER 2016