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

BenToad

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?

jjflash

Well said, Ben. Agreed....beautifully done poster.

Gern Blansten

Interesting....

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Totally agree!

drfox

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

It's cool we can come here to appreciate art.

artforbw

My AP arrived today too. Having the AP already was the only reason I didn't need to get the SE here.

BenToad

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

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

Ap arrived & it's gorgeous! 



#77 Ray Bourque baby!   

jpgoegel

Paul Coffey  

MRMACPHISTO75

Cannot believe this has not sold out. It’s a great poster

demetrios

jpgoegel said:

Paul Coffey  

He was great. But Bourque was better. 

CROJAM95

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

Art prints will be going out soon. Edition of 50.

demetrios

edocon said:

It's cool we can come here to appreciate art.

Indeed.

KICK7071

"The Flame Burns On"  Art Print.   Still available 

https://phantomcitycreative.bigcartel.com/product/the-flame-burns-on-art-print

KICK7071

My son said "its like the beavers created an aquatic environment"

BenToad

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

Bump!

demetrios

  

demetrios

Art print just shipped out. 

demetrios

KICK7071 said:

"The Flame Burns On"  Art Print.   Still available 

https://phantomcitycreative.bigcartel.com/product/the-flame-burns-on-art-print

demetrios

Love the art print.

BenToad

That is a nice looking print for sure Demetrios.  How do you like it compared to the show version?