YOSHUA OKÓN

In collaboration with Raymond Pettibon for the panel version.

This multi channel installation explores the subculture of old hippies from Venice Beach. The videos feature men who have been living on the beach for more than 30 years faithful to their non-materialistic ideology, forming an alternative community that, despite its lack of touch with mainstream culture, manages to survive.

Video installation.
Six-channel video.
Sound.
Duration: 7:00 min. loop.
Dimensions: Variable.

Panel Version.
6 synchronized flat screens and 3 sheet rock panels with ink writing.
Sound.
Duration: 7:00 min. loop.
Dimensions: 8 x 12 feet.