In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, this limited edition sterling silver belt buckle was created using Rick Griffin’s original artwork “The Psychedelic Solution”. He is revered for his contributions to the psychedelic rock poster movement especially his work with the Grateful Dead.
Series of 50. Stamped on the back with both artist signatures as well as edition number.
All buckles come with numbered commemorative card
Laser engraved box and pouch
(belt not included)
weight: 110 g sterling silver
dimensions: 2.4 in x 3.3 2 in
Allow 4-6 weeks for shipping.
Brought to you by The Chambers Project
Savage Journey – The American Dream Edition
From Hunter Thompson’s cult classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, one of the most iconic images in the novel is Savage Journey. Ralph has collaborated with Brian Chambers to create this extraordinary, limited edition, screen print. The edition of 150 have all been signed and numbered in red ink and embellished with his trademark flourish, the splat, in Ultramarine Blue. Each is a unique piece in its own right.
They are produced by Kentucky based, Master Printer, Joe Petro III who has collaborated for decades with Ralph on his screen prints including the Hunter Memorial print, Vintage Dr Gonzo, The Sheriff and most recently, Leaving Kinshasa.
Edition of 150
One color silkscreen
30 X 42 IN. on white Coventry 290 Gram paper
Signed in red ink and splattered in ultramarine blue
Glass “Tactile Torus” limited edition by Mars-1
Yellow fused, kiln cast
Edition of 24
6″ x 6″ x 3″
Shipping arrangements will be made within 3-5 business days. Contact us for special arrangements
Produced by Ray Ahlgren of Fire Art Glass in Portland, OR, fused, solid, kilncast glass.
Limited Edition Rick Griffin bronze sculpture. Sculpted by Jud Bergeron and based on the original poster illustration from 1968 by Rick Griffin.
Limited Edition of 50.
18″ height x 19″ width
Sculpted by Jud Bergeron based on drawings oh Hunter S. Thompson by Ralph Steadman, the limited edition statue brings to life Steadman’s iconic illustration of the same name, first seen accompanying the 1971 article, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream (image below). The US debut of this monument coincides with the recent publication of Stories I Tell Myself: Growing Up with Hunter S. Thompson, a memoir by Thompson’s son, Juan F. Thompson, and Steadman’s retrospective currently on view at the Society of Illustrators in New York through October 22, 2016. Vintage Dr. Gonzo will make a special appearance at Scope Art Fair in Miami, with Alexander Chambers Gallery.
Ralph Steadman and Hunter S. Thompson began their 40-year relationship while covering the 1970 Kentucky Derby for Scanlan’s Magazine. It was here that Gonzo journalism was born, combining Steadman’s illustrations and Thompson’s writing in a revolutionary new artform that solidified their respective places in literary and art history. The legendary duo went on to collaborate on other projects, most famously, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream, originally published as a two-part series in Rolling Stone magazine and later developed into the cult classic novel we know today.
The impetus for bronze Vintage Dr. Gonzo came from curator and gallery co-owner Brian Chambers, a diehard Steadman and Thompson fan. Chambers discovered the artist in high school and faithfully followed his work until he was able to connect with the illustrator two years ago. Chambers first floated the idea of a Dr. Gonzo sculpture by Steadman in 2014. To ensure the success of the endeavor, Chambers chose San Francisco-based artist Jud Bergeron–also a lifelong Steadman admirer and classically trained sculptor–to assist with the bronze-making process. During the creation phase, Chambers and Bergeron were inspired by a continuous dialogue with Steadman, who advised them on how to fully capture and embrace the Gonzo spirit, including an attempt by Steadman to pose in the guise of his infamous friend to help them get the attitude right. In total, 10 life-sized renditions were developed before the perfect clay mold was crafted. In addition to the nine life-sized editions, of which only one has been cast, Steadman, Bergeron and Chambers also created 50 smaller bronzes.
Signature: Signed, numbered and dated by Ralph Steadman in the bronze.
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About Ralph Steadman:
In 1969 Ralph Steadman received his big break when he illustrated an article written by the polarizing author Hunter S. Thompson. A 40-year collaboration between the two ensued, making Steadman one of the most widely recognized illustrators of his time. Inspired by George Grosz and John Heartfield, Steadman developed a distinctive style defined by energetic ink splatters and grotesque, flamboyant figures. His drawings have appeared alongside time-honored tales such as Alice in Wonderland, Animal Farm, and Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. He is also well known for humorous and caustic political cartoons, which depict the likes of Richard Nixon and George Bush. In 2014, For No Good Reason, a documentary detailing Steadman’s life, was released.
British, b. 1936, Wallasey, United Kingdom
