Last week we shared news of the opening of Santa Cruz Speed Wheels at the MAH, Santa Cruz. Today, we share some of the opening night photos! The following is the press release for the show, and stay tuned for our coverage throughout the show's run.
His creations have traversed the globe while becoming synonymous with American skate and surf culture. Browse the largest collection of work by local artist, Jim Phillips, in the upcoming exhibition, Santa Cruz Speed Wheels. Best known for his surf and skate art, like the iconicScreaming Hand, Phillips' surrealist, eye-popping work has been making waves since his days as Art Director at Santa Cruz-based skateboard company NHS.
During his time at NHS in the 1970s and 80s, Phillips created thousands of skate decks, t-shirts, stickers, product illustrations, and advertisements. In this exhibition, we'll step back in time, showcasing original creations largely unseen since 1984.
Developed in partnership with NHS, this exhibition at the MAH will kick off the world-wide tour of the collection.