Loading...John Witzig – pictures of a tiny sub-cultural world called ‘surfing’…
Exhibition open Friday 25 November – 24 December
In 1966 Surfing World magazine published John Witzig’s ground-breaking ‘New Era’ issue, which contended that a core group of Australian surfers were redefining international surfing by focusing on riding the wave, rather than riding the board.
As both a writer and photographer John continued to break new ground throughout the 1960s and ‘70s in what was then a tiny sub-cultural world called ‘surfing’. In his new photographic exhibition, taking place at The Raw Gallery from 25 November until the 24 December, John Witzig will offer up a selection of his photographs from this iconic period, including many images that have never been seen before.
Many of John’s photographs focus not only on the act of surfing, but on the lifestyle embraced by this new anti-establishment counterculture. From textural Black and White landscapes dotted with boards, dogs, kids and Kombi vans, to the colour shots of the early heroes of the sport, every image in the Witzig collection tells a story of its time.
A new book titled “These Are (Mostly) Pictures You’ve Never Seen…” catalogues John’s photographs and will be available through The Raw Gallery during this exhibition. All of the artwork on display will be available to purchase as signed, limited edition art prints.
To view the full collection on our website, please click HERE