48 × 28 in framed — white wash moulding with a 1½ in textured liner.
Big Kahuna
Hand-cut and torn paper, paint, and leaf · Along the Coast
From across the room it reads as one picture. Up close it comes apart into hundreds of pieces of cut and torn paper.
The original has found its home
Signed giclée prints
Edition of 125 · what's a giclée?Every print is made to order — printed in Sarasota, lacquered, framed and signed by Jennifer. Allow 3–4 weeks, depending on the season.
Questions about sizing or the wall? Send Jennifer a note.
The story
I’ve wanted to create a big wave for SO long, and here it is.. the Big Kahuna! What attracted me to making this is all the movement a wave offers. I was hoping to express the energy and power of the ocean through this big wave roaring as it breaks and crashes back down into the sea. It's crest is filled with intricately cut little pieces of paper, and as it's rolling over has wild sprawling white papers. Its frothy bubbles and sea foam are adorned with small pearls. The water has a myriad of papers layered in all shades of blue and if you look closely you’ll find some inspiring words, Beach Boys lyrics, and even surfers out catching waves! When I was thinking about a title, Steve yelled out "Big Kahuna!" and we both laughed. I googled it to learn of its multiple meanings, mostly born of Hawaiian culture. I also found out its surfer slang for a huge wave, so it was a perfect fit. Thanks Steve! This piece is framed in a gorgeous Larson Juhl silver float frame.
30x48 In a gorgeous float frame.
Three ways to own this piece
What's a giclée? →- One of one
The original. Has found its home with a collector.
- Edition of 125
The signed giclée print— what's in the cart above. A fine-art archival print of the original, signed and numbered by Jennifer, finished with a raised varnish so it hangs without glass. Framed or canvas.
- In between
A hand-embellished print — a signed print Jennifer collages over again by hand, so no two are the same. Mostly at the shows. Ask what's available →
- Signed by Jennifer
- Ready to hang — no glass needed
- From the studio in Sarasota
Still deciding
It is almost always the size, not the piece.
Send Jennifer the width of the wall and she will tell you which size sits right on it — she talks people through this every weekend at the booth.
Ask about Big Kahuna