Poster The Association, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Grassroots, Sopwith Camel
Date
1966
Credits
- Wes Wilson 15 Designer
Format
- Poster 1987
Media
- paper 1699
Techniques
Dimensions
14 × 20 in
Links
This poster, made by Wes Wilson, has two strongly contrasting colors that almost slightly strain the eye. Wes Wilson was known for his psychedelic style of art and poster making. This poster has flaming letters that are merged together to create a large overall fire-like shape.
Wes Wilson was one of the leading figures in the world of psychedelic art and posters in his time. His most popular work was for Bill Graham from The Fillmore in San Francisco, such as this poster for The Fillmore for example. His work was interesting in its time, and later contributed a lot to the hippie movement in the 70s.
information also found from https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/edu/lesson/meaning-and-design-words