Screaming Hand Art Show Oz

An Art Show Celebrating Thirty Years of the Screaming Hand A tribute to the artist Jim Phillips and a skateboarding icon
In 1985, in a small art studio on the Eastside of Santa Cruz, CA, Jim Phillips Sr. was creating images that unbeknownst to him would affect generations of artists and skateboarders to come. Of all of the iconic imagery that Jim has created; the Screaming Hand logo has stood the test of time. Thirty years after its inception, the Screaming Hand still remains an unmistakable symbol of youth and skateboard culture.
In honor of Jim Phillips Sr. and the Screaming Hand logo, we have invited over 48 of the world’s most influential artists of the past 30 years to interpret and pay homage to this iconic image. Each artist’s interpretation of “The Hand” will be on display. Special guest, Jimbo Phillips will be there representing the Phillips legacy as well as his own art works which will also be displayed at the show. There will also be an audio tour accessible by smart phone, narrated and describing their first experience with Phillips’ work as well as a backstory on their piece for the show.
Featured International Artists include: Jim Phillips Sr., Jimbo Phillips, Colby Phillips, Jeremy Fish, Mike Giant, Todd Bratrud, Bigfoot, Michael Sieben, John Lucero, John Munnerlyn, Steve Caballero, Steve Olson, Natas Kaupus, Eric Dressen, Thomas Campbell, Sean Cliver, Mark Gonzales, Benny Gold, Jason Jessee, Mark Widmann, Makoto Yamaki, Skinner and many more.
Further to the core traveling international art show Lush Productions and art show curator Eddie Zammit are proud to announce the addition of a further exclusive 30 works of art from some of Australia's most highly regarded local artists including: Beastman, Dale Bigeni, Ben Brown, Buttons, Otis Carey, Greg Cleveland, Rhys Cooper, Days One, Marcus Dixon, Jack Douglas, Christopher Hancock, Georgia Hill, Idol, Luca Ionescu, Luke Lucas, Marian Machismo, Mayonaize, Meggs, Andy Murphy, Elliott Numskull, Sam Octigan, James Jirat Patradoon, Phibs, Callum Preston, Travis Price, Nicole Reed, George Rose, Glenno Smith, Stay Bold, Ken Taylor, Unwell Bunny, Cat Wall, Mike Watt, WBYK, Ozzie Wright, 23rd Key.
The kickoff public event will be in Sydney on Thursday 5th of November at The Ambush Gallery in Central Park, Broadway in Chippendale. The Melbourne show will then launch on Thursday 12th of November at So High Gallery on Chapel Street, Prahran. The art show will then travel to Taipei, Tokyo, and then back to the USA followed by 15 USA locations including New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Seattle and more.
SYDNEY LAUNCH
AMBUSH GALLERY
LEVEL 3, CENTRAL PARK
28 BROADWAY, CHIPPENDALE ART SHOW NOVEMBER 5-8 FREE TO PUBLIC

MELBOURNE LAUNCH
SO HIGH GALLERY
143A CHAPEL STREET, WINDSOR ART SHOW NOVEMBER 12-15 FREE TO PUBLIC
For more information on dates, times and locations of the art show, visit www.lushproductions.com

Created in 1985 by the legendary Jim Phillips, the Screaming Hand has served as an overall brand image for the entire Speed Wheels line, which included Slimeballs, Bullets, and OJs. With a bloodstained compound fracture, flapping tendons and misplaced mouthpiece, this agro amputee has become one of the most recognisable skate graphics of all time.

Jim Phillips was an Art Director at NHS in the 1970s and ’80s, where he created thousands of skateboard decks, stickers and T-shirts. He is currently continuing to produce art with an exclusive connection to NHS, creating special projects in the skateboard and surf industry. This exhibition and group show is evidence of the legacy of Jim Phillips and the Screaming Hand. The show – currently on a world tour – is a tribute to the longevity and originality of the iconic logo.

In addition to the internationally respected artists who have contributed to the body of work, including Jimbo Phillips (Jim’s

son), Eric Dressen, Jeremy Fish and Mike Giant, the exhibition also includes a special component by leading local creatives. Curator Eddie Zammit said, “There is no doubt, the Screaming Hand graphic has inspired a generation of enthusiastic artists, designers and illustrators to greater heights. For me at least, the Screaming Hand represents risk and youth culture. How many graphics can you name that have inspired so many creative people?”

The show is a four-day celebration intended to reignite the power of one of the most universally respected skate symbols. After Sydney, the exhibition will travel to Melbourne, before heading off to Tokyo. We welcome Jimbo Phillips to Australia for the first time, and thank all the people involved in making this project such an exciting testament to skate culture as a whole.

For those of you who were unable to make it to the Sreaming Hand Art shows Sky from @transitionphotography posted a heap of pics on the Lush Facebook .