Repeater with Jon Bocksel

About this episode

The episode features an interview with artist Jon Bocksel discussing his work in sign painting and its connection to surf culture.

On this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we talk with Brooklyn-based artist and sign painter Jon Bocksel. With nearly two decades of experience, Jon's work artfully combines history, typography, and his love for hand-lettered signs. We discuss Jon's meticulous creative process, the timeless craft of hand-painted signage, the evolution of written language, and how these elements intersect with surf culture and everyday spaces. Jon shares insights into his artistic journey, his background in printmaking, and the influence of surfing and skating on his work. It’s a fascinating conversation on creativity, craft, and culture. We hope you enjoy… You can follow Jon Bocksel on Instagram @jonbocksel Or check out his work at https://jonbocksel.info/ The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com Music: Artist: Television Personalities Song: Diary of a Young Man Album: And Don’t the Kids Just Love it 00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season…

People in this episode

Guest: Jon Bocksel

Topics covered

• art
• sign painting
• hand-lettered signs
• surf culture
• creativity
• craft
• culture

Keywords

• Brooklyn
• typography
• printmaking
• surfing
• skating

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast, The Intersection of Surfing and Art, The Challenges and Rewards of Hand Lettering, From Skating to Surfing, The Path to Becoming a Professional Artist, The Art of Sign Making, Creating Films, The Philosophy of Limitations in Art and Surfing

Places: Brooklyn, Manhattan

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