{"product_id":"vintage-arugam-bay-poster-surf-wsl","title":"Arugam Bay Surf Competition Poster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mrp-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO \/ STORYTELLING \/ SEO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrp-description-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eArugam Bay Surf Competition – Vintage Travel Poster by Alecse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eArugam Bay surf poster\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAlecse\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to the legendary \u003cstrong\u003e2019 WSL International Surf Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e, hosted directly on the beachfront of Upali Beach in Sri Lanka. Designed in a bold vintage aesthetic, the artwork captures the raw energy of Main Point — one of Asia’s most iconic right-hand breaks — using retro tones, layered textures and Alecse’s signature halftone finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe composition centres on a surfer carving through a glassy shoulder, with the rocky Arugam Bay headland silhouetted behind him. Soft blues, warm neutrals and a contrasting sunlit foreground create a dynamic sense of motion. The halftone grain and hand-painted textures mimic classic surf contest posters, giving the piece a timeless, collectible feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the place\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLocated on Sri Lanka’s remote East Coast, \u003cstrong\u003eArugam Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered one of the world’s top surf destinations. Its famous \u003cstrong\u003eMain Point\u003c\/strong\u003e offers long, fast rides and becomes the heart of the surfing community during competition season. The 2019 WSL event brought global attention to this coastline, with Upali Beach — Alecse’s former surf retreat — serving as a key gathering spot for athletes and spectators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlecse’s artistic style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAlecse combines photography, digital painting and a refined halftone technique to recreate the charm of mid-century sports posters. Larger sizes reveal more visible grain, lending an authentic retro-print look while preserving fine-art sharpness and colour depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFun fact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAlthough it became the unofficial visual identity of the event, this design was \u003cstrong\u003enever part of an official WSL release\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it one of the few existing collectible posters connected to the 2019 Arugam Bay competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePerfect for surf lovers, collectors of vintage competition posters, and anyone who treasures Sri Lanka’s wild East Coast aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Nudge – Rarity --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mrp-nudge-rare\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 300 copies worldwide:\u003c\/strong\u003e A certified collector edition, never to be reprinted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mrp-nudge-rare\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mrp-section-title\"\u003eArugam Bay Surf Competition Poster Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mrp-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Certified Limited Edition Travel Poster by Alecse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhibition-quality HD print — produced with \u003cstrong\u003e12-colour giclée printers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on matte \u003cstrong\u003epremium EMA Fine Art paper (200gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on demand — limited to \u003cstrong\u003e300 prints only\u003c\/strong\u003e (all sizes combined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e8 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — from S to 5XL — plus postcard format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt print only — Frame\/Panel sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e with tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction time: \u003cstrong\u003e1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolled and shipped in a protective \u003cstrong\u003eeco-friendly tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatisfaction guaranteed — damaged or defective prints replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ECO SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mrp-section-title\"\u003eEco-conscious, Archival-Quality Prints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mrp-paragraph\"\u003eProduced on demand with a \u003cstrong\u003ezero-waste philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e in eco-efficient labs in the Netherlands, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia — reducing carbon emissions and ensuring fast local delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mrp-paragraph\"\u003ePrinted using \u003cstrong\u003emuseum-grade archival pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e for colours that remain rich, crisp and stable for decades on thick matte EMA 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