Man of too many Hats by Jonno van der Veen

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Man of too many Hats by Jonno van der Veen

“A towering, psychedelic monument to coastal nonconformity and JBay folklore.”

In “Man of Too Many Hats,” Jonno van der Veen captures the iconic visage of Bruce Gold—the quintessential patron saint of Supertubes counterculture. The composition is dominated by a vertical, totemic stack of patterned headwear—checkerboard textures, sun-washed knits, floral brims, and polka-dot crowns—rising like an eclectic beacon against a brilliant, raw sky-blue wash.

Van der Veen leans into raw coastal folk art and expressive caricature. The flowing, tangled waterfall of Gold’s silver-grey beard is etched with drip effects and dark ink gestures, cradling a pipe and echoing the wild, untamed energy of a life lived strictly on the point. The top left corner anchors the piece in authentic surf lore with hand-stenciled script—“Bruce Gold”, “Speed Boat Girl”, and Jonno’s own signature mark. Encased within a bespoke hand-patterned leaf border and framed in rich natural timber, this is not just decorative beach art; it is a vital, tactile relic of Jeffreys Bay’s living history.

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A masterwork of JBay soul. Jonno van der Veen immortalizes Bruce Gold in “Man of Too Many Hats,” blending vibrant outsider folk art with the gritty, pipe-smoking lore of Supertubes. Featuring intricate stacked pattern-work, expressive drip details, and a custom hand-drawn botanical border, this framed centerpiece represents the beating heart of Remains to be Seen. An authentic collector’s tribute to a legend who has worn every hat the coast could offer.

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