Pearl Jam Werchter Belgium Poster by Gary Taxali

Pearl Jam will be at the Rock Werchter Festival on Saturday in Belgium and they have another new artist to the Pearl Jam world doing the poster. He is Canadian artist Gary Taxali who visually blends now with then. His style, inspired by vintage comics and advertising art, is re-purposed with the goal of communicating the ironies and comical essence of popular culture. His work is at once alluring and endearing. Despite the vintage look, he is neither maudlin nor nostalgic. His imagery is rich in satiric verve.

Details from Gary on the poster:

 I employ a lot of characters in my work (humans, animals and personified objects).  This elephant is becoming what he is sucking up his nose but really, it's only becoming a manifestation of his outward self, thus the pants.  The reverse side shows the dismay of his false expectations.  How does this relate to Pearl Jam?  I like the narrative messages in their music.  This is by no means a visual translation of any of their specific songs or album titles, it's more of an interpretation of the mood and vibe I get from their recordings.  I hope Pearl Jam fans will like it.  If they want to buy a signed copy of this from me, they may visit my online store at:  https://www.shoplocket.com/products/CHUL9-pearl-jam-silk-screened-rock-show-poster

Thanks to Robin Cox on Twitter for the pic from the Festival