An anonymous interview with the creator…
The Cardiff Kook was originally created in 2007 by Hemet, Calif. resident Matthew Antichevich. Since its erection, the bronzed, limp wristed edifice has been subversively celebrated with all kinds of creative costumes. From crucifixes to jack-o-lantern heads, we thought we’d seen it all that was until Sunday, July 25th, 2010… Despite numerous petitions to “Save the Shark,” the great white and grey paper mache masterpiece was removed by city officials 3 days after its creation. In the wake of this ephemeral masterpiece, we wanted to hear from creator first hand. Shortly after a post on Facebook, we were contacted by the artist. The following clip offers a little insight into the man behind shark and how he pulled off the prank of the summer.
For back story on “The Kook” here’s a link by Korduroy contributor Chad Richmond youtube.com/watch?v=pQM4cdB19rg
Camera/Edit:
Erik Derman & Reis Paluso
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July 27th, 2010
I absolutely loved it. What a great attraction for the tourist. The City of Cardiff should pay this guy for his work. He brought a smile to the community faces.
Thank you.
July 27th, 2010
Art is alive. Glad to see live art and happenings NOT in galleries. Voila.
July 27th, 2010
The City removed the shark? What a laugh!
July 28th, 2010
That sculpture last year with rob was sick
July 28th, 2010
the shark was the only time that gay statue has looked good. bronze the shark and leave it there forever
July 28th, 2010
Genius, They should rip out the old statue and have this guy design the new one…
July 29th, 2010
The kook and the shark were the magic duo. By themselves, they are so ordinary and commonplace.
But TOGETHER, look at all the buzz they caused.
There ought to be a new addition to the surfer kook every year! The kook by himself looks naked now, a sorry sight.
August 3rd, 2010
Give the kook an SUP…..
September 13th, 2010
Thank you! Your words and insight on this situation are brilliant! Unfortunately, too many people are branding him a hero…