POSCA BRINGS TO LIFE WORK OF TALENTED EUROPEAN ARTISTS

06/11/2012

POSCA has unveiled its first European art exhibition in partnership with Rip Curl.

The exhibition, held during the Rip Curl Pro Peniche in Portugal, showcased 12 customised surfboards designed around the theme of rock, nature and freedom of expression.

The surfboards, which are all unique works of art, were designed by POSCA artists on each of the 12 steps of the Rip Curl GromSearch in Europe.

Dave Webb and Jon Watkins were on hand during the UK stages of the GromSearch to customise their surfboard and offer advice to talented young artists.

Bekki Griffiths, marketing manager for the POSCA brand in the UK, said: “We were really impressed with how each artist had expressed themselves with style, passion and lots of colour."

“The twelve boards perfectly capture the essence of POSCA to show you how a surfboard can easily be customised."

“Thanks to POSCA’s waterproof qualities your art won’t chip, smear, crack or peel in the water as long as you have applied a layer of lacquer over your finished design.  From extra fine to chisel tips, you can create big, bold and bright illustrations or intricate detailing, limited only by your imagination.”

The 2012 Rip Curl GromSearch sponsored by POSCA is a contest for young surfers aged 16 and under.  Held from June to October and across four different countries, the competition lets surfers showcase their talent and compete to be crowned the best in Europe.