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A VISIT FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS
What started as a spontaneous visit to the Basque Country before heading to this years #VolcomGardenExperience, quickly turned into one of those unplanned moments that feels too good not to become part of the story. Ozzie Wright arrived with his unmistakable energy, a paintbrush-ready imagination, and that rare ability to turn anything around him into something alive. Somewhere between the Pukas Surf Factory, the Basque hills, and the shared excitement of everyone involved, a simple idea became a board with character, colour, and plenty of spark.
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The session took place outside the factory, with views of the classic Basque caserío setting the scene behind him. There, Ozzie painted a Pukas Balloon surfboard in his raw, explosive, unmistakably playful style, filling it with the same kind of chaos and joy that defines his surfing and art. It happened like a #VolcomGardenExperience warm-up event we did not even plan. And maybe that is exactly why it worked so well.
Beyond the board itself, this moment also celebrates something much bigger: more than two decades of relationship between Volcom Surf and Pukas Surf Shop. It is a connection built through surf, travel, shared friends, creative culture, and the kind of unexpected sessions that remind us why we do this in the first place. With @volcomsurf, @pukassurfshop, @pukassurf, and @ozzywrong all part of the same story, this little unplanned spark became a perfect reminder that the best things in surf culture often happen when nobody tries too hard to make them happen.
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Now the story has momentum. "Pintxos de tortilla" were involved. And, we have a freshly painted Pukas Balloon, an enthusiastic surfer-artist we all love ready to put it under his feet, and a frenzy factory rushing to glass, sand, and finish the board in time for Saturday. The Pukas Surf team is moving fast, making sure every layer protects Ozzie’s artwork while turning the board into what it was always meant to be: not just something to look at, but something to surf.
Stay tuned for the final result after this saturdays #VolcomGardenExperience.
FAQs
Who is Ozzie Wright?
Ozzie Wright is an Australian professional surfer, painter, and musician born on 1 July 1976 in Narrabeen, Sydney. He built his reputation not through competitive results but through a uniquely imaginative approach to surfing — aerial maneuvers, tube riding, and a punk-rock sensibility that made him one of the most influential figures in free surfing over the past three decades.
What is Ozzie Wright known for beyond surfing?
Ozzie Wright is as well known for his art as for his surfing. He fuses graffiti, pop art, autobiography, cosmic psychedelia, and eco-political activism into a visual style entirely his own. His artwork has appeared on Volcom clothing, surfboards, album covers, and in exhibitions across Australia, France, England, Switzerland, Japan, the US, and Indonesia. He is also the lead singer of punk rock band Goons of Doom.
What is the Volcom Garden Experience?
The Volcom Garden Experience is a free annual event open to anyone into music, skate, art, and creative culture. It brings together live music, DJs, skate challenges, an art show, a creative market, and food trucks in a single location — a celebration of the Volcom community and its extended family across Europe.
How long has Pukas worked with Volcom?
Pukas Surf Shop and Volcom have maintained a partnership spanning more than two decades. The Basque Country has always been central to Volcom's European presence, and Pukas — as both a surfboard shaper and a distributor — has been a key partner in bringing Volcom's surf and lifestyle culture to the region.
What did Ozzie Wright paint at the Pukas factory?
During his visit, Ozzie Wright painted a Pukas Balloon surfboard by hand, turning a production shape into a unique piece of art. The board reflects his signature visual style: expressive, spontaneous, and instantly recognizable. It stands as a testament to what happens when two icons of surf culture share the same space with no agenda.
Where did the Volcom event take place in the Basque Country?
The Volcom Asphalt Beach event took place at Sopela, in the Basque Country, with invited surfers and skaters competing for a prize purse during jams in the water and in a bowl located on the cliff above the beach. The proximity of Sopela to San Sebastian made a stop at the Pukas factory a natural part of the trip for the Volcom crew.
Is Ozzie Wright sponsored by Volcom?
Yes, Ozzie Wright has been a Volcom-sponsored athlete for decades, and his relationship with the brand goes far beyond a sponsorship deal. His artwork has shaped Volcom's visual identity, and his freesurfing career has been central to the brand's anti-contest, creativity-first philosophy.
Can I buy Volcom products at Pukas Surf Shop?
Yes. Pukas Surf Shop stocks a full range of Volcom clothing, wetsuits, and accessories, both in-store at their Basque Country locations and through the Pukas online store. The relationship between Pukas and Volcom means the selection is carefully curated with the local surf culture in mind.