CHEF - A SLOW-COOKED VISUAL PORTRAIT OF SURFING

€45.00

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· SPAIN | 1 to 3 business days delivery.

· EUROPE | 3 to 6 business days delivery.

· INTERNATIONAL | 6 to 10/12 business days delivery.

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· Items | Can be returned within 30 calendar days from the time of purchase.

· Perishable goods | Surfboards, magazines/books, maps or gift cards, etc., cannot be returned*.

· Surfboards* | You have 30 calendar days to claim a faulty item to leo@pukassurfshop.com / ema@pukassurfshop.com.

· 2nd Hand Surfboards** | Not eligible for refund. Any doubts before purchase? Email to sales@pukassurfshop.com

To complete your return, send the parcel, including your name and order number on it, to the following address:

OLATU PUKAS SURF (Att. Paula / order number)

CALLE OLAGARAI 2, 20180 OIARTZUN (GIPUZKOA). SPAIN

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· SPAIN | Local VAT rate charged is 21%.
· EU Countries | The EU VAT rate is calculated according to destination-based sourcing, which means that tax is charge based on your location.
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CHEF, roasted under the sun’s tender caress, kissed by grains of sand for a truly exquisite flavour infusion. An art book that has been slow cooking in Belgian surfer & art director Amber Van Acker’s mind for the last decade.

ABOUT THE ARTIST.

Amber Van Acker (she/her) is a creative whose work is driven by curiosity. Her journey has been defined by exploring and integrating various artistic outlets.

Primarily active in film and documentary making, Amber launched CHEF a year ago to merge her diverse interests in surfing, painting, writing, photography, and curating but also to unite the community around her.

CHEF is a slow-cooked visual portrait of the sea, aiming to develop a collective and inclusive definition of surfing (and the sea) through mostly visual arts. The project aspires to build community and tell an honest story - in the most pleasant way.

The word CHEF comes from the surfing term ‘kook,’ which refers to a beginner. Therefore, CHEF could be seen as a 'professional beginner,' if the analogy fits.

This represents the courage to open new doors, to take up space, and to have less self-doubt. "Initially, I wasn't sure if I was the right person to create this book, as I haven't been surfing since I was five or am not the best surfer out there." - Says Amber.

"But if I want this space, I have to claim it. While claiming the space I wanted to take, the responsibility grew to make it a more inclusive place. Since, let’s be honest, surfing isn’t always super inclusive."

"For me, the sea is a playground, a place of joy, and a source of learning. For others, the definition might be very different. To refugees, the sea might be a place of trauma, to indigenous people, it might be the source of life. Given these diverse perspectives, I sought out artists who could represent these differences through their creative work. By combining these varied viewpoints, we aim to create a more inclusive, collective definition of surfing."

All of this is expressed primarily through visual art, keeping it accessible and open to interpretation, allowing you to form your own opinion. And also, because we try to not take ourselves too seriously.