Embedded Files
DESCRIPTION: ceramic mosaic depiction of "The Endless Summer" movie poster (actual size) from the 1966 documentary film, mounted on a free-standing concrete backing and base embellished with cast bronze starfish
Tavonatti's mosaic reproduces the original film poster designed by John Van Hamersveld, which has become an iconic image for surfing history and culture. The 1966 documentary film "The Endless Summer" was directed, produced, edited, and narrated by surfing filmmaker Bruce Brown (Wikipedia) - the Bruce Brown Statue is nearby. The installation includes an information board on the history and culture of the film.
Artist Mia Tavonatti's "The Endless Summer" film image mosaic represents Dana Point's historic surfing and sailing culture, in company with nine statues of famous Dana Point watersport athletes, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Below is a list of Watermen's Plaza public artworks.
Tavonatti's mosaic reproduces the original film poster designed by John Van Hamersveld, which has become an iconic image for surfing history and culture. The 1966 documentary film "The Endless Summer" was directed, produced, edited, and narrated by surfing filmmaker Bruce Brown (Wikipedia) - the Bruce Brown Statue is nearby. The installation includes an information board on the history and culture of the film.
Artist Mia Tavonatti's "The Endless Summer" film image mosaic represents Dana Point's historic surfing and sailing culture, in company with nine statues of famous Dana Point watersport athletes, filmmakers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Below is a list of Watermen's Plaza public artworks.
LOCATION: Watermen's Park 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
Page updated
Report abuse