Patagonia T-Shirt Artists Inspire and Engage at Ventura Artwalk

[Original artwork, like this painting by AD Maddox, was on display alongside Patagonia clothing and gear inside Great Pacific Iron Works. Photo: Dave Kanarek]

Back in April, Patagonia T-shirt artists were featured in a “Meet the Artist” reception at Great Pacific Iron Works, the original Patagonia retail store in Ventura, California. As a participant of Ventura City Council’s Spring Artwalk, the event served as an open house and opportunity to showcase the work of Patagonia’s amazing T-shirt artists.

Approximately 200-250 people attended the open house throughout the evening. We featured great music by Sus Corez and her band and four of the artists were able to attend the event: Geoff McFetridge, AD Maddox, Jason Stowell and Chris Del Moro.

Big thanks to Sunday, Hillary and Michele for coordinating the installation of the artwork, and to all of the artists who shared pieces for this event. Hit the jump to take a virtual Artwalk of the displays.

Walking through the front door, you were greeted by a Patagonia ski jacket as imagined by Geoff McFetridge. Photo: Jeff Johnson

Looking to the right, towards the Men's Surf section, you'd see a framed piece and Dragoon T-Shirt by Geoff McFetridge. Photo: Jeff Johnson

And some beautiful line art by Geoff McFetridge. Photo: Jeff Johnson

 

In the Women's Surf section, Chris Del Morro displayed his work. Photo: Jeff Johnson

Artwork: Chris Del Morro. Photo: Jeff Johnson 

Artwork: Chris Del Morro. Photo: Dave Kanarek

Chris Del Moro (left) and Geoff McFetridge (right) with the beautiful soul behind Patagonia's amazing T-shirt designs, Michele Rozo (center). Photo: Jeff Johnson 

Look up and you'd see a longboard with artwork by Thomas Campbell. Photo: Dave Kanarek

Look left and you'd see Sus Corez and her band keeping the vibe groovy. Photo: Jeff Johnson 

To hear some of Sus' solo instrumental work, listen to a Yosemite Dispatch with Ron Kauk. Photo: Jeff Johnson 

Entering the men's section of Great Pacific Ironworks, you're greeted by a Protect Your Break display, themed off our recent Surf Catalogs and assembled by the Patagonia Visual Design team. Photo: Jeff Johnson 

Hand-cut wood block prints by Nick Wroblewski. Photo: Jeff Johnson

Drawings by Tim Tomkinson. Photo: Jeff Johnson

Artwork: Tim Tomkinson. Photo: Dave Kanarek 

Mixed media by Phyllis Shafer. Photo: Dave Kanarek 

Moving into the women's section of the store we're greeted by the work of Mary Helt. Photo: Jeff Johnson  

 

And next we have T-shirts and framed art by Nikki McClure. Photo: Jeff Johnson
 

Artwork: Nikki McClure. Photo: Jeff Johnson

Here we have some pieces by Mati McDonough. Photo: Jeff Johnson 

Jason Stowell's passion for recycling was on display. Photo: Jeff Johnson  

Artwork: Jason Stowell. Photo: Jeff Johnson

Artwork: Jason Stowell. Photo: Jeff Johnson

Artwork: Jason Stowell. Photo: Dave Kanarek

 

AD Maddox shared some of her stunning paintings. Photo: Jeff Johnson

 

Artwork by AD Maddox for the Trout Head T-Shirt. Photo: Jeff Johnson

 

The artwork of AD Maddox paired with the Island Hopper Shirt. Photo: Jeff Johnson

To see the designs of these amazing artists rendered on organic cotton, head over to the T-shirts collection on Patagonia.com.