Sunday, August 21, 2011

1973 PSYCHEDELIC SCENT FOR PETER MAX

This a tiny 2 1/2 ins bottle of the original scent of Strawberry, franchised by SUNSHINE for PETER MAX. You open the bottle and immediately you will have reminiscences of those Seventies years and the COSMIC posters that were so part of us at that time. this is a very uncommon Peter Max souvenir. Next to it an image of the raspberry bottle




PETER was so popular that MARCEL ROCHAS used his "Love" design for a 1968 perfume Advertising.


Friday, August 19, 2011

WHAT IS A FAUVE? HOW DOES PM USE THE FAUVE CONCEPT

 Fauvism is a movement in French painting that revolutionized the concept of color in modern art. Fauves earned their name ("les fauves"-wild beasts) by shocking exhibit visitors on their first public appearance, in 1905.
   At the end of the nineteenth century, neo Impressionist painters were already using pure colors, but they applied those colors to their canvases in small strokes. The fauves rejected the impressionist palette of soft, shimmering tones in favor of radical new style, full of violent color and bold distortions.
   These painters never formed a movement in the strict sense of the word, but for years they would nurse a shared ambition, before each went his separate and more personal way.

Hence, Peter Max is a true follower of the FAUVES, we can see it in these pieces:

MIXED MEDIA PAPER, BEAUTY AND THE FAUVE

MIXED MEDIA PAPER, BLUSHING BEAUTY

This FAUVE period of Max was part of his evolution from the COSMIC-PSYCHEDELIC era to the use of different palettes Nd concepts around 1978.

The Max Collector.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

FINALLY I GOT THE MISSING PATRIOTIC PIECE

I finally received the FLAG with HEART, 30 x 40 ins Original Canvas. Not that I go nuts with this particular design, it feel its a bit naive and childish, yet, being the American Flag, it's a must in any decent household and a great investment.



Saturday, August 6, 2011

PETER MAX QUOTES

This year 2011, PETER MAX will be 74 years old, his life has been full of experiences and he has gained the title of The Icon of American Pop Art. Following, few of his interesting quotes:

1-  I never know what I'm going to put on the canvas. The canvas paints itself. I'm just the middleman.

2- There's nothing like New Orleans. When it comes back, it will be a tremendous highlight for America. 

3-   On his HEART creation: I had to do something about Katrina and I didn't want to paint the horrors of Katrina. And I thought, America is pouring their heart out for Katrina, so I created a heart

4-  To retire would be to give up my joy. I'm like Gene Kelly on the dance floor. I just love it

5-   When I approach a canvas, the only thing I anticipate is being.... surprised!

6- Enlightened people through the ages passed on their knowledge... in this way, the science of yoga developed, and is available to anyone who seeks it