Another Reason The Toronto 09/08/2022 Poster is Great

BenToad
BenToad Posts: 39
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Aside from the Art on the front of the Toronto 09/08/2022 Poster, which I love, the real reason this is a great poster is the message the artist Justin Erickson was conveying with that art as noted on the back of the poster.

Think of all the crap that has been and still is going on lately: Covid-19, Lockdowns, Inflation, Political Turmoil, War, Famine, Wild Fires, Massive Storms and on and on and on.  It just feels like a absolute miserable time in the world right now.  So Justin's message to Resist and Persist, to keep your candle shining bright, when all the pressure would seek to snuff it out is a beautiful and inspiring message indeed and the art he chose to express that message is equally beautiful.  Well done Justin!

So even though an Underwater scene may have nothing to do with Toronto it's not exactly the first time a poster may have had nothing to do with the town the band is playing in - remember Toronto Bluto anyone?   

I will agree that I do like it when the artist incorporates something to do with the city or country I am seeing the band play in ...but... I also appreciate just an overall beautiful print and if it includes an inspirational message for the print that helps to keep me going through these tough times the same way that Pearl Jam's music does - even better.

Anyway art is subjective and we all have our reasons for why we like the posters we do I just thought i would share the other reason why I really like this print.  It is a top five of this year's tour prints for me.  Feel free to share which posters you like this year and why you like them...why are they special to you?
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  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,038
    Well said, Ben. Agreed....beautifully done poster.
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,479
    Interesting....
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  • front spacer
    front spacer Earth Posts: 3,249
    Totally agree!
    Indy - 08.17.98
    Indy - 08.18.00
    Indy - 06.22.03
    Indy - 05.07.10
    EV StL - 07.01.11
    Alpine Valley - 09.03.11, 09.04.11 (PJ20)
    ATL - 09.22.12 (Music Midtown Festival)
    EV Jax - 11.24.12
    Chicago - 07.19.13
    Pittsburgh - 10.11.13
    Moline - 10.17.14 (The No Code Show)
    Milwaukee - 10.20.14 (The Yield Show)
    FtL - 04.08.16
    Miami - 04.09.16
    Tampa - 04.11.16
    Lexington - 04.26.16
    Chicago - 08.20.16, 08.22.16
    Chicago - 08.18.18, 08.20.18
    Boston - 09.02.18, 09.04.18
  • drfox
    drfox Posts: 1,489
    Agree. One of the top two posters of the year for me (this one and the London Bella Grace). Still amazed it is still available on 10c
  • edocon
    edocon Posts: 336
    It's cool we can come here to appreciate art.
  • artforbw
    artforbw Posts: 189
    My AP arrived today too. Having the AP already was the only reason I didn't need to get the SE here.
  • BenToad
    BenToad Posts: 39
    I totally agree on the London Bella Grace.  A very beautiful poster and also in my top 5 for the year.  I seem to remember a post discussion on here about giving female artist's a shot at doing more Pearl Jam poster's and Bella knocked it out of the park and proved why.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,853
    artforbw said:
    My AP arrived today too. Having the AP already was the only reason I didn't need to get the SE here.

    My AP edition is in the city but I won't be able to pick up till tomorrow.

    It is indeed a beautiful poster @BenToad


  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,853
    Ap arrived & it's gorgeous!  :)



    #77 Ray Bourque baby!  B) 
  • jpgoegel
    jpgoegel Posts: 415
    Paul Coffey ;) 
  • MRMACPHISTO75
    MRMACPHISTO75 Posts: 416
    Cannot believe this has not sold out. It’s a great poster
    4784495 - Thomas 9
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,853
    jpgoegel said:
    Paul Coffey ;) 

    He was great. But Bourque was better. 
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,985
    i had to have this one, even though im being more selective with my purchases...trying to stick with shows i only attended since i have not much wall space left

    this one was too tough to resisit
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,853
    Art prints will be going out soon. Edition of 50.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,853
    edocon said:
    It's cool we can come here to appreciate art.
    Indeed.
  • KICK7071
    KICK7071 In My Tree, ON Posts: 745


    "The Flame Burns On"  Art Print.   Still available 

    https://phantomcitycreative.bigcartel.com/product/the-flame-burns-on-art-print
    Toronto 10-05-2000 / Toronto 06-28-2003 / Toronto 09-19-2005 / Toronto 05-09-2006 / Buffalo 05-10-2010 / Toronto 09-11-2011 /
    Hamilton 09-15-2011 / London - Canada 07-16-2013 / Buffalo 10-12-2013 / Ottawa 05-08-2016 / Toronto 05-10-2016 / Toronto 05-12-2016
    Amsterdam 06-12-2018 / Amsterdam 06-13-2018 / Chicago 08-18-2018 / Boston 09-02-2018 / Boston 09-04-2018 / Quebec City 09-01-2022 / Ottawa 09-03-2022 / Hamilton 09-06-2022 / Toronto 09-08-2022 / New York City 09-11-2022 / Chicago 09-05-2023 / Chicago 09-07-2023 / Austin 09-18-2023 / Austin 09-19-2023
  • KICK7071
    KICK7071 In My Tree, ON Posts: 745


    My son said "its like the beavers created an aquatic environment"
    Toronto 10-05-2000 / Toronto 06-28-2003 / Toronto 09-19-2005 / Toronto 05-09-2006 / Buffalo 05-10-2010 / Toronto 09-11-2011 /
    Hamilton 09-15-2011 / London - Canada 07-16-2013 / Buffalo 10-12-2013 / Ottawa 05-08-2016 / Toronto 05-10-2016 / Toronto 05-12-2016
    Amsterdam 06-12-2018 / Amsterdam 06-13-2018 / Chicago 08-18-2018 / Boston 09-02-2018 / Boston 09-04-2018 / Quebec City 09-01-2022 / Ottawa 09-03-2022 / Hamilton 09-06-2022 / Toronto 09-08-2022 / New York City 09-11-2022 / Chicago 09-05-2023 / Chicago 09-07-2023 / Austin 09-18-2023 / Austin 09-19-2023
  • BenToad
    BenToad Posts: 39
    Damn! That Artist print is nice.  Gives it a bit more of an eerie feeling with all the black and grey.  I love the contrast between the two Toronto posters from the fiery orange of the beaver poster to the cool blue of the underwater scene.  Kick7071 your son is on to something there.  They keep saying sharks are moving farther north due to warming waters.

    For those that are interested I put some pictures on Given To Fly Fan Views of the Toronto show.  I don’t post much so when I do it always seems to be at the end of the conversation.  Anyway hope you like them if you check them out.

    What are some other Posters you love and for what reason?  Would still love to hear your thoughts.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,853
    Bump!
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,853
     :) 

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