Peter Blake Artwork
Peter blake is often called the godfather of british pop art like many artists of his time he came of age in a country recovering from the war so much of his interests were drawn toward the bright and happy lifestyle that was being touted in america via a booming advertising industry utilizing groundbreaking new methods such as screen printing to create optimistic and bold renditions of life in magazines on posters and on billboards.
Peter blake artwork. Peter blake cbe rdi ra is a contemporary british artist known for his association with the pop art movement. Sir peter blake s who artwork in a limited edition silkscreen print get ready for the who s first studio album in thirteen years titled who. Widely regarded as the godfather of british pop art and the young british artists movement peter blake creates paintings collages and prints that blend modernity and nostalgia. To celebrate this monumental occasion renowned british artist sir peter blake has produced the official album artwork which is now available as part of a limited edition silkscreen print.
Peter blake himself middle and british painters howard hodgkin and david hockney left and right respectively. Alongside david hockney patrick caulfield and richard hamilton blake sourced imagery from popular culture to produce colorful and distinctly graphic works. Though best known for designing the album cover for the beatles sgt. His works often feature found printed materials such as photographs comic strips or advertising texts combined with bold geometric patterns and the use of primary colours.
Pepper s lonely hearts club band he considers painting to be central to his oeuvre.