Nouvelle Vague

Daniel Blom: A Balance of the Opposites

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42:43 +0000

Seems like Daniel Blom has been especially hard at work recently, churning out projects like a well-oiled machine. Though his traditional aesthetic remains pristine and crisp, his work covers a wide range. On one hand, his continuing work with Burn Energy Drink pulses with energy from Rune Glifberg‘s stunts on fire, literally (or actually, visually). And on the other, his new landscape series entitled “Northern Psyche” is quiet and subtle, communicating the influence of light on locations and lives. Daniel uses big masks with cut outs and multiple exposures to juxtapose geometric shapes with the snowy backdrops, creating pictures that, though more tranquil, still pack on those thousand words.

Daniel Blom balances the opposites, and does it well, standing at the crux of Nouvelle Vague’s tenet.

HELLAWOOD in Hollywood

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:42:22 +0000

Space 15 Twenty welcomed Hellawood, a surf-inspired pop-up shop and art show, on April 6th! The NV crew found the gallery right at home, tucked away in the laid-back niche, where shops like Urban Outfitters, Free People, and Hennessy + Ingalls make their home. A collaborative effort between Foam Magazine and Urban Outfitters, the show featured artwork by photographers including Kassia Meador, Danny Fuller, Alex Kopps, Tin Ojeda, Travis Reynolds among several other talented artists. The launch party had a great turn out, with custom surfboards being auctioned, a free-flowing open bar, and surf apparel by Insight, Art Park, Tallow and more. Outside and a few steps away, the smell of Umami burgers almost seduces us in, if not for the live performance in the adjoining courtyard by JJAMZ.

Were you there at the opening event? Send us pictures! Haven’t seen the gallery yet? Come swing by. More info available here.

Kassia Meador x Bruce Muller: Echo

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:38:51 +0000

Kassia Meador collaborated with surfer-filmmaker Bruce Muller and LA-based musical trio ESP to produce a short: “Echo.” First of four teasers, Echo precedes an experimental documentary entitled “Frequencies,” which will be released this fall. Now featured on the Nowness, the glittering seascapes combined with the mesmerizing, almost haunting audio track paint us a unique and deeply intimate portrait of the relationship between the surfer and the wave. Kassia expresses the idea into words: “There are so many different frequencies all around us at all times: ocean waves, sound waves, light waves, infrared and many others outside our range, but all have an effect on us.”

Experience it here.

BAM

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:22:19 +0000

Ben Sullivan for Kiss Chacey: Black Light

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:46:09 +0000

Kiss Chacey, a menswear brand based in Melbourne, Australia, recently began its campaign for its Autumn 2012 collection, Black Light. Freshly released is a campaign video shot in Sydney and digitally produced by Luke Eblen, as well as a lookbook shot by NV photographer Ben Sullivan. Designer Paul Edwards turns this collection around from the brand’s usual bold themes and channels a minimalist, yet gritty vibe.

Indulge in Black Light’s raw and reckless beauty. View the lookbook here.

Ryan Heywood at POP UP Bleach!

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:51:15 +0000

From February 11-26, the beaches of Southern Gold Coast of Australia will play host to POP UP Bleach, a collection of galleries displaying surf-related art, including music, writing, film, and photography. What sets this festival apart is its rejection of the orthodox gallery settings, and instead embracing the beach lifestyle by opting for a relaxed and more casual atmosphere. The beachside pop up events range from mobile music truck concerts, outdoor light shows, children’s workshops, and even artwork showcased in shipping containers. This year’s lineup includes several celebrated artists, as well as Nouvelle Vague photographer Ryan Heywood. POP UP Bleach is sure to be a unique experience–don’t miss it!

For more information on the event, please visit Bleach* Surfing the Fringe.

Quiksilver and Todd Glaser for SIMA Image Awards

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:31 +0000

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) revealed the Ninth Annual SIMA Image Awards winners on February 9, 2012 at The Grove in Anaheim, CA. The SIMA Image Awards honors the most influential companies of the surf industry and celebrates them for their contributions to the industry over the past year. Out of almost 80 nominees, 16 winners were chosen, one per category. This year, Quiksilver walks away with the 2011 Men’s Marketing Campaign of the Year award for the “Kelly Slater 10x World Title” campaign. The Nouvelle Vague crew congratulates Quiksilver for this prestigious award, as well as NV surfer-photographer Todd Glaser, who collaborated with Quiksilver and produced the images for the campaign.

View the list of this year’s winners here.

Gigi Interviewed on Copic Markers

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:35:35 +0000

Copic Marker interviews Nouvelle Vague artist, Gigi, on her early years as a budding illustrator, her creative process, and reasons why she loves Copic markers. Drawing inspiration from people close to her heart, she is able to create charming illustrations utilizing Copic markers’ vibrant, transparent colors as well as watercolors, fabrics, and various kinds of papers. Creating her projects personally and hands-on infuses a craftsmanship into her work that we love to see. Learn more about her from this interview, or see her portfolio here.

God from the Machine

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:24:19 +0000

SUB Magazine recently interviewed Dustin Humphrey on his brainchild, Deus ex Machina. The Jakarta-based magazine, which revolves on all things related to subculture, spoke with him on the birth of the “post-modern boys club” and the separate components that make it up: motorcycles, fixed gear bikes, and surf culture. He talks about tying them together through art, and how what used to be a simple idea progressed into something bigger somewhat spontaneously, branching out into apparel, live music, and good food.

“Mind you, this is the Temple of Enthusiasm after all.”

Todd Glaser’s Twelve Months with Kelly Slater

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:14:08 +0000

Nouvelle Vague’s very own Todd Glaser was featured on the newly released Surfer Magazine Photo Annual. This year’s issue featured some incredible adventures by the magazine’s staff, ranging from trips to India, to Nicaragua, to Bali, and everywhere in between. Todd talks about spending a year traveling with 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, including images and commentary on their escapades through Mexico, Australia, and Fiji. Through Todd’s photography, we can vicariously chase the waves through the pages, as he and Kelly did in the flesh within those twelve months.