Stars, Stripes & Surf transforms an iconic symbol of coastal life into a spirited expression of Americana. Painted on an upcycled surfboard, the familiar geometry of the American flag stretches across the board’s elongated form, where bold red and white stripes meet a field of deep blue punctuated by dimensional stars.
Set against the natural association of the surfboard with ocean, freedom, and adventure, the flag takes on an added sense of movement—as though its stripes are flowing toward the water. The tactile surface and hand-painted imperfections distinguish the piece from the precision of a traditional flag, allowing texture, shadow, and the history of the board itself to remain part of the artwork.
Both nostalgic and contemporary, Stars, Stripes & Surf celebrates two enduring ideas of American freedom: the open road and the open sea. By giving a used surfboard a new life as art, the work brings together patriotism, coastal culture, and
Stars, Stripes & Surf transforms an iconic symbol of coastal life into a spirited expression of Americana. Painted on an upcycled surfboard, the familiar geometry of the American flag stretches across the board’s elongated form, where bold red and white stripes meet a field of deep blue punctuated by dimensional stars.
Set against the natural association of the surfboard with ocean, freedom, and adventure, the flag takes on an added sense of movement—as though its stripes are flowing toward the water. The tactile surface and hand-painted imperfections distinguish the piece from the precision of a traditional flag, allowing texture, shadow, and the history of the board itself to remain part of the artwork.
Both nostalgic and contemporary, Stars, Stripes & Surf celebrates two enduring ideas of American freedom: the open road and the open sea. By giving a used surfboard a new life as art, the work brings together patriotism, coastal culture, and