Shade of Blue

About Tim Mckenna

The Mythology and Beauty of Tahiti Teahupoo is the name of a legendary wave off the Tahitian coast. Myth tells of an indomitable, life-threatening wave that simply cannot be tamed. Until a brave young woman surfs it, that is. Naturally, this causes an uproar. The King of Tahiti, who was known to be the bravest man on the island, did not want to be overshadowed. Not to be outdone, he made many attempts to conquer the wave, but it was not to be. Teahupoo was too mighty for him. Australian artist Tim McKenna takes on Teahupoo with an artist’s tools, creating breathtaking photographic works that capture the beauty and power of the legendary wave. He draws on many years of experience as… Read more

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