Riding the Chaos

18 × 24 inches | Acrylic paint + heavy acrylic gel on gallery-style wood panel

 

A hypnotic aerial view of an insanely crowded peak: dozens of red surfboards swirl in a tightly packed, almost mandala-like formation against dark, glassy water.

Each board is rendered with crisp white rails and a subtle gleam, creating a rhythmic, trance-like pattern that draws the eye deeper into the chaos.

Thick gel layers give the wave face real dimension and movement, while the overwhelming density captures that universal surf moment—equal parts frustration, anticipation, and raw stoke—as the pack waits, hopes, and jostles for the next set.

 

A bold commentary on modern surfing’s beautiful madness