A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

Chris Brunt chats to west Penwith's prodigal son and professional journeyman Sam Bleakley about his thirst for adventure and love of longboarding. [All photos by Chris Brunt.]

Surfboards come in all shapes and sizes, but none quite so unusual as the Meyerhoffer Peanut. Is this revolutionary design born of genius or madness? Chris Stevens finds out. [Photos 1, 3 & 8 by Chris Stevens; 4 & 7 by Nick Allen]

They're trained to defend their country and protect our freedom and liberty, but when active service is over, many soldiers find themselves struggling with personal and mental problems that the army just doesn't want to know about. Could surfing provide some answers? Words & photos: Russ Pierre

Portugal explodes onto the global big wave circuit with a handful of household names and a freakish wave canyon. Photos: Jorge Leal and Wilson Ribeiro.

Newquay’s first ART8 festival

April 10, 2012 | Words By: Staff Writer

The mention of Newquay will for many people conjure up negative images of summer season excess. Yet the town has much more to offer. Art 8 will link the town’s business community with the artist quarter to celebrate and showcase the wealth of hidden creative talent.

Locals and visitors alike will be able to enjoy Newquay in a new refreshing way. It will be a feast for the senses with eight days of art in eight disciplines including painting, dance, design,photography,word,drama,music,craft, and all other aspects of art.

Part of the week long events is ‘The Line Up’, an exhibition of art inspired by surf. Featuring work by local and national Artists at the Carnmarth Hotel. Part of the programme includes photography, illustrations, paintings, airbrush demonstrations, surf inspired ceramics, sessions of surf yoga.

The Line Up, Canrmarth Hotel, Headland Road, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1HN.

Tuesday 17th – open from 10am until 4pm with opening party/private view 7.30pm onwards, with music and bar.

Wednesdays 18th until Saturday 21st - open 10am until 4pm, evening opening times tbc.

For more information on other ART8 exhibitions, check Facebook.

 

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