Surf + Board

The Object in Motion and at Rest

The Object in Motion and at Rest

The Surf + Board Art Pieces are singular works that redefine the boundary between functional design and static sculpture. It is an exploration in duality: a master-crafted, high-performance surfboard designed for world-class waves, and a corresponding art panel that transforms the board into a wall-mounted installation. This unified creation is engineered to seamlessly transition from gallery to sea, embodying a continuous dialogue between form and function.

The Surf + Board Art Pieces are singular works that redefine the boundary between functional design and static sculpture. It is an exploration in duality: a master-crafted, high-performance surfboard designed for world-class waves, and a corresponding art panel that transforms the board into a wall-mounted installation. This unified creation is engineered to seamlessly transition from gallery to sea, embodying a continuous dialogue between form and function.

THE DUAL LIFE: FROM WALL TO WAVE

A Living Artwork

Each Surf + Board piece begins as a dialogue between object and environment. The surfboard and its hand-built panel are laminated concurrently, bonded by a unique process that aligns them as one cohesive sculpture.

A precision mounting system allows the board to be removed with ease, revealing a clean, laminated silhouette - an art piece in its own right.

Once taken to the ocean, the board performs its primary function and with each session, its surface acquires a unique patina - the subtle marks and memories of its time in the water. When returned to the wall, the evolving surface creates a compelling contrast with the panel’s untouched state, transforming the work into a living document of its own history.

THE BESPOKE PROCESS

A Commission by One Pair of Hands

Every Surf + Board Art Piece is a bespoke commission, beginning with a personal consultation with Paul J. Schmidt. A deep, collaborative dialogue to define aesthetic and functional parameters of the work begins the process, and from this initial conversation through to the final installation, the entire creation is executed by a single pair of hands. These unique commissions begin at $11,000.

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Handmade in New York City

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© 2025 Paul Surf

Handmade in New York City

Global Shipping Available

© 2025 Paul Surf

Handmade in New York City

Global Shipping Available

© 2025 Paul Surf