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Autographed Taos, NM - 4th of July Celebration Poster
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Original art design by Nick Farrow (Farrow Studios). 300 gsm weight, 100% cotton rag, archival, acid-free paper. Approx 18 x 24 inches. All prints are hand-signed by the designer, Nick Farrow and autographed by The Mavericks’ Paul Deakin, Eddie Perez, Jerry Dale McFadden, & Robert Reynolds.
Please note: There might be slight wear from being on-tour or imperfections may occur in some posters.
From the artist:
• I wanted to combine the Native American Pueblo/ TAOS connection with the all American 'red, white & blue' without crossing any historically 'bad blood' lines. The iconography, first and foremost, is in direct correlation with TAOS town imagery affiliation combined with American pride.
• The last time there was a major American birthday July 4th was for the 200 years anniversary in 1976. Even though the poster artists from the late 60's, I wanted to create artwork with a very hand drawn that has the retro vibe in honor of the Fillmore artists, especially one of my art heroes, Rick Griffin - 1976 was the year that he held his first solo exhibition at the Roundhouse in London.
• In honor of Rick Griffin, there are two images that I have drawn in his style - the sun and the JULY 4th shield.
• Top scroll (Griffin style) - 'Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Music' is a satirical version that I think is great for The Mavericks on this celebratory day. I think this is especially fitting in the memory of RM - a man who lived, walked and breathed music!
• The American Eagle is surrounded by stars with the New Mexico symbol branded into the sun. The eagle is clutching my version of the TAOS seal which is a combination of elements from the Taos Pueblo (pueblos with mountains behind) , the New Mexico (depicts and eagle) and the Taos County emblem (border)
• Below the eagle is the Native American arrow bag that is on the Pueblo seal.
• 2 feathers and a dream catcher hang from the American flag on both sides of artwork.
• The bottom scroll reads 'SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY'. The line comes from the American song MY COUNTRY, 'TIS OF THEE. In these incredibly divided times, I thought incorporating a line from the song seems really appropriate. I think Raul would have liked this. It's a patriotic song and the third verse is one that all Americans should remember in these times. And for me... the song is the same tune as the British national anthem GOD SAVE THE KING!
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