Guy Burwell
Guy Burwell (*1965) is an illustrator and designer based in Portland, Oregon. He is primarily known for making limited edition rock concert posters. Despite the fact that rock posters are a predominantly American art form, Burwell's work is also highly appreciated and collected in Europe.
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Nationality | American (United States) |
Known for | Posters, Music, Flyers, Painting, Rock concerts |
Movement | Gig posters, Post Neo Explosionism Indie rock, Propaganda, Lowbrow art, Punk rock |
Burwell's art has been featured in numerous articles, as well as in the definitive books of the genre such as Gig Posters Vol. 1: Rock Show Art of the 21st Century by Clay Hayes and Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion by Paul Grushkin and Dennis King. Guy Burwell also contributed art for the cover of Germany's Low Magazine, Vol. 6 of June 2010[1] and has been featured in Voice Magazine's 11th volume dedicated to Rock Art.[2] He headlined the Röckaholics II Rock Art Show in Zurich, Switzerland alongside other famous gig poster artists and created the official show poster.[3]
Notable Band Posters Illustrated
- Phish
- Mudhoney
- Bright Eyes
- Bad Religion
- Jet
- The Decemberists
- John Doe
- The Dandy Warhols
- Yo La Tengo
- Pernice Brothers
- Melvins
- Neko Case
- Nada Surf
- My Morning Jacket
- Magnapop
- Pearl Jam
- Faith No More
- Nine Inch Nails
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-11. Retrieved 2010-09-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-08-20. Retrieved 2010-10-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.roeckaholics.com/PosterArt/II/