The inspiration was sculptural works I got to see in France, in particular those celebrating the French Revolution. I designed the poster loosely as a representation of Marie Antoinette's head. I wanted it to be beautiful and sculptural, and maybe just a bit tragic. I don't know where the Black Key's music fits in, but to me, it works well. There is something tragic in their music, there's passion and angst and sexiness, and I tried to put all that in.
The lettering was inspired by the fonts used in the Paris Metro. I couldn't believe them the first time I saw them. It reminded me of 60's era hippy letters, but older looking. I think my friends in Paris take it for granted that they're surrounded by this beautiful old design work. I live on the west coast, so we never see any signs that old!
This is a five color 18" x 24" screenprint on Cream Speckletone paper. Printed in Chino, CA at Inhouse Printing.
There will be three color variants available:
"Jaune" (Light yellow background)
The standard colored prints that were available at the shows.
Edition of 200 (much less will be available)
$50
"Pourpre" (Purple background)
Edition of 25, less available.
$70 + shipping
"Vert" (Lime green background)
Edition of 10, less available.
$100 + shipping
These will be available on www.potatostamp.com on Wednesday, January 25th at 1pm PST.
