Quiksilver, the Original Boardshort Company, has released the newest boardshort in its artist-designed Blank Canvas Collection, where global artists are invited to put their creative design on Quiksilver’s most iconic style. Quiksilver’s ongoing Blank Canvas Collection is the meeting point of art and the Original Boardshort, opening up the collection to creatives worldwide and providing a canvas for self-expression.
The newest capsule in the collection, and the third in the Blank Canvas initiative, is created by artist, designer and craftsman Gregg Kaplan. Throughout the creative process, Kaplan drew inspiration from the beauty of growing up on Maui in the ocean and the jungle while immersing himself in punk rock, D.I.Y. and skateboarding. His art communicates the culture and spirit of the island, showcasing multiple patterns, prints and colors representative of the vibrant and lush Hawaiian landscape. The final product reimagines classic tropical designs and remains true to Kaplan’s artistic inspiration, resulting in a truly original boardshort. In addition to multiple boardshorts designed with Kaplan’s original artwork, the capsule includes tees, shirts and accessories.
As a talented artist connected to and inspired by nature, Gregg Kaplan was the perfect candidate for the third series in Quiksilver’s Blank Canvas initiative. “I love how much flow there is. These prints are all about flow. I think this collection captured that,” says Kaplan about the final product.
The Gregg Kaplan Blank Canvas Collection is available via quiksilver.com, with his boardshort priced at US$65.
About Quiksilver
Quiksilver is the original surf company. The industry-leading boardsports brand of Boardriders Inc. was founded by a group of surfers in Bells Beach, Australia, in 1969. True to a unique lifestyle, Quiksilver holds passion, authenticity and innovation to be fundamental values. The brand’s identity is represented by its logo, a mountain inside a wave, symbolizing its attachment to boardsports and their playgrounds: the mountains and the waves. Quiksilver products cover the whole range of sportswear, accessories and boardsports gear. Quiksilver is also affiliated with the very best athletes and the biggest events in the history of action sports. quiksilver.com
