This brilliant addition to our studio was inspired by the famous wave at Teahupo’o Tahiti.. and of course the photography of Josh Humbert… if you are unfamiliar with the work and fun, please see www.joshhumbert.com. Like the waves, we strive to create something original and driven by the inspiring wonder of nature, and like the surfers we take risks and hope that there will always be inner grace in our designs and integrity in our movement.

www.joshhumbert.com

www.joshhumbert.com

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The wave gate was hand crafted by Phillip R. Baxley, a local artisan with extraordinary talent and work ethic! He happened by the studio one sunny spring day, introduced himself as a welder and the rest is history.

Since it’s installation… we have had people taking photos, and just stopping to compliment and share their appreciation for Phillip’s work. I feel blessed to have experienced the great wave of Teahupo’o first hand, to have absorbed it’s mist and felt the inspiration of riding the perfect wave… and of course to be able to work with local artisans to create something both beautiful and also unique!

Here is a great video of Celeste Brash (writer for the Lonely Planet) explaining what Teahupo’o really means! Yes that is me … in the boat with her!

http://www.lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx?key=57B87EBFCFE2DDAA

6 AM!!!!!