{"product_id":"sunny-barrel-by-ben-hicks-limited-edition-surfboard-art","title":"Sunny Barrel by Ben Hicks – Limited Edition Surfboard Art","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSunny Barrel by Ben Hicks – Limited Edition Surfboard Art\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Sunny Barrel is a breathtaking limited-edition surfboard art piece born from the collaboration between fine-art surf photographer Ben Hicks and Surfboard Trading Co. The centerpiece is a stunning image of a breaking tropical wave captured during a boat expedition through the outer island chain of the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra, Indonesia - one of the most celebrated surf destinations on earth. The voyage was led by surf exploration pioneer Martin Daley aboard the legendary Indies Trader 3, lending the photograph an authenticity and sense of adventure that sets it apart.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The photograph is printed on premium fiberglass cloth, laminated directly into the board with resin, and hand-polished to a flawless gloss finish. The result is a sculptural statement piece that commands attention in luxury homes, coastal interiors, and hospitality spaces - yet remains a fully functional, surfable shortboard. Limited to just 50 pieces worldwide, Sunny Barrel is as rare as it is remarkable.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine-Art Photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iconic tropical barrel wave image captured in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia by acclaimed photographer Ben Hicks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition of 50:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 50 pieces produced worldwide, making this a highly collectible and investment-worthy art piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each board ships with an official Certificate of Authenticity confirming its edition number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Construction - EPS Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built on a genuine EPS surfboard construction - not a decorative replica - for real-world performance in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiberglass Photo Lamination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photography is printed on premium fiberglass cloth and laminated into the board with resin for a durable, integrated finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Polished Gloss Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each board is hand-finished to a high-gloss polish that showcases the artwork with exceptional clarity and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions - 5'7\" x 21 1\/4\" x 2 5\/8\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Shortboard dimensions with a 33.6L volume, suitable for real surfing sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Purpose Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount vertically or horizontally as sculptural wall art, or lean freestanding within any interior space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Surfable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike decorative replicas, Sunny Barrel is a genuine, functional Surfboard Trading Co. surfboard ready for the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is custom built to order with a standard 12-16 week lead time and an expedited 6-week option available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunny Barrel limited-edition art surfboard (1 of 50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Sunny Barrel occupies a rare space where world-class surf photography and functional board-building craft become one - a combination almost no other collectible can offer. Whether mounted on the wall of a coastal retreat, displayed in a luxury hotel lobby, or leaned against the corner of a design-forward living room, it commands attention and sparks conversation. Interior designers and hospitality professionals have embraced the Surfboard Trading Co. Artist Series for exactly this reason: these pieces bring the energy and beauty of the ocean into any space with effortless authenticity. With only 50 pieces in existence, Sunny Barrel is one of the more exclusive entries in the Ben Hicks collection, ensuring lasting collectible value. And for those who want to take it a step further, this board can actually be surfed - a thrill few pieces of wall art can offer. If you're looking for a statement piece that is equal parts fine art, surf culture, and functional craftsmanship, Sunny Barrel delivers on every level.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Product Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBen Hicks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtwork Title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunny Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArt Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Edition Surfboard Art\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhotography Location\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMentawai Islands, Indonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Wave \/ Surf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotography printed on fiberglass \/ functional surfboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 of 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'7\" x 21 1\/4\" x 2 5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.6L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss (hand-polished)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical or Horizontal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurfable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuild Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-16 weeks standard; 6-week expedited option available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade to Order\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Sunny Barrel a real, functional surfboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes. Sunny Barrel is an authentic, fully functional Surfboard Trading Co. shortboard featuring fine-art photography by Ben Hicks. It is built on a genuine EPS construction and can be surfed in addition to being displayed as collectible wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere was the Sunny Barrel photograph taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eBen Hicks captured the Sunny Barrel image during a boat expedition through the outer island chain of the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra, Indonesia - one of the world's most celebrated and iconic surf destinations. The trip was led by exploration pioneer Martin Daley aboard the Indies Trader 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow limited is this edition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eSunny Barrel is limited to just 50 pieces worldwide. Each board is individually numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, making it one of the more exclusive pieces in the Ben Hicks x Surfboard Trading Co. Artist Series collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow can Sunny Barrel be displayed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eSunny Barrel can be mounted on a wall vertically or horizontally as sculptural surfboard art, or leaned freestanding within an interior space as a statement piece. It suits luxury homes, coastal interiors, hospitality venues, and design-forward environments equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to receive my board?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eEach Sunny Barrel is custom made to order. Standard build time is 12-16 weeks. If you need your board sooner, an expedited 6-week build option is available - contact us for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Sunny Barrel a good investment piece?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eWith only 50 pieces produced, a Certificate of Authenticity, and the pedigree of a recognized fine-art photographer, Sunny Barrel holds strong potential as a collectible. Limited-edition surf art by established artists has a growing collector community, and the functional nature of the board adds an additional layer of uniqueness not found in traditional art prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Surfboard Trading Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57127738114353,"sku":"sku-46350656667863","price":2095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/ArtistSeries-BenHicksSunnyBarrelinroom.png?v=1793033769","url":"https:\/\/omahasportsandgames.com\/products\/sunny-barrel-by-ben-hicks-limited-edition-surfboard-art","provider":"Omaha Sports \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}