We are proud to present a special collaboration between Julien Jaca, Kris Hall, and Macho Fins, where art seamlessly merges with functionality.
In this collaboration, Julien has brought his art to life on two of Kris's fin models to create something truly unique.
Julien Jaca
Born on March 24, 1985, in Toulouse, is a painter who lives and works in Hossegor.
Julien Jaca is an emerging artist who has evolved from his early days as a tattoo artist in studios across the globe to becoming a prominent figure in contemporary art.
His unique style blends American biker culture with ancient elements such as skulls, ancient scripts, tattoos, and nudes. This artistic transformation was driven by a life-changing experience that led him to focus on painting, incorporating physical elements into his work to create a distinct visual and tactile experience.
With exhibitions in key cities around the world, from Hossegor to Murnau, Hong Kong, Antwerp, Paris, Miami Los Angeles, Melbourne, and Berlin. Julien Jaca has established himself as an artist whose influence in contemporary art continues to grow.
As a valued member of the Macho Fins family, Kris Hall of Kris Hall Surfboards in Hermosa Beach, California, has been riding with our fins for several years, collaborating on models for his range of handcrafted longboards.
Kris frequently travels the world, surfing and shaping at premier locations, which has led his classic models to be featured in top surf shops globally.
Kris began shaping at the age of 15, inspired by the surfers he admired who built their own boards, and driven by his love for creating and working with his hands. He primarily shapes alternative-style boards, ranging from 60s-inspired longboards to 70s mid-lengths and even twin-fin fishes.
With his remarkable style, Kris has become a prominent figure in the shaping and surfing scene, earning recognition as a true reference in the craft.
Photos by Jorge Hunt