CreatorJohn WitzigTitleBuzzy Kerbox at Haleiwa, Hawaii 1 – 1976Date1976MediumC-type printDimensionsH. 509mm x W. 617mmArtist StatementBefore his glamorous days as a Ralph Lauren model and a tow-in surfer of giant waves, Buzzy was a top-10 competitor on the pro tour.
In many ways, this picture marks the end of my time as a 'surf photographer' (had I ever seen myself as one). I would've been holding the Nikonos out in my right hand as far away as possible to avoid being run over. I love the weird composition. No editor has ever seen what I do in this picture - not that I'm still bearing a grudge about that 38 years later. [Additional statement found at https://www.theinertia.com/surf/titans-of-a-generation/?pid=13618]Accession NumberG2024.1.12Credit LineDonation by artist - John WitzigAccess AdviceFor research purposes only. No reproduction without permission of Yarrila Arts and Museum.
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Colour photograph of Buzzy Kerbox surfing at Haleiwa, Hawaii, in 1976.
