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DESCRIPTION: life-size cast bronze statue of artist and surfer John Severson standing at an easel holding an artist's palette, mounted on a tapered 4-foot high concrete plinth
John Severson (1933-2017) was an early surfer and artist, photographer, editor, author and filmmaker focused on surfing culture, surf media and art. A talented surfer, he won the 1961 Peru International Surf Contest. The statue depicts Severson standing in front of his easel with palette in hand, in tribute to his extensive contribution to surfing art and media. The statue was unveiled October 17, 2020 at Watermen's Plaza.
Limebrook's statue of John Severson represents Dana Point's historic surfing and sailing culture, in company with nine other statues of famous Dana Point watersport athletes, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Below is a list of Watermen's Plaza public artworks.
John Severson (1933-2017) was an early surfer and artist, photographer, editor, author and filmmaker focused on surfing culture, surf media and art. A talented surfer, he won the 1961 Peru International Surf Contest. The statue depicts Severson standing in front of his easel with palette in hand, in tribute to his extensive contribution to surfing art and media. The statue was unveiled October 17, 2020 at Watermen's Plaza.
Limebrook's statue of John Severson represents Dana Point's historic surfing and sailing culture, in company with nine other statues of famous Dana Point watersport athletes, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Below is a list of Watermen's Plaza public artworks.
LOCATIONS: Watermen's Plaza, 15 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, California, USA
WATERMEN'S PLAZA Installations
Hobie Riding the Wave of Success (2019) by Lance Jost and Bill Limebrook
Philip "Flippy" and Walter Hoffman Statue (2019) by Bill Limebrook
Lorrin "Whitey" Harrison (anticipated 2027) by Bill Limebrook
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