Are you in love with psychedelic art from the 1960s? Or do you know someone who enjoys colorful and animated artwork? Barnett Fine Art has new original works from Peter Max, the iconic artist who was at the forefront of the psychedelic art movement in the 1960s. Max creates images in series. Our two pieces contain elements from his Cosmic Jumper series and from his Sailboat with Heart series. These two original pieces are simple marker and crayon compositions that capture the lively, fun-loving spirit of this historic artist. The personal feeling of these original works make them an intimate gift for the fun-loving person in your life or a personal addition to your psychedelic collection.
“Untitled (Image = Cosmic Jumper)”
Original artwork on paper – marker and crayon
1991
8.5″ x 10.5″
Untitled (Image = Cosmic Jumper)
Untitled (Image = Cosmic Jumper) is a fun piece that captures the free spirit of the 1960s. From the colors to the lines to the distinctive 1960s-style spacesuit of the cosmic jumper, this piece conveys a true sense of what it was like to be a part of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. The subject jumps freely throughout the cosmos, surrounded by stars, planets, and sunlight. You can’t help but smile when looking at this happy cosmic jumper! Giving this piece as a gift is a great way to brighten someone’s day.
“Untitled (Image = Sailboat with Heart)”
Original artwork on paper – marker and crayon
8.5″ x 6.5″
Untitled (Image = Sailboat with Heart)
With simple marker and crayon, Peter Max manages to convey the plush, billowing sails of a sailboat that is sailing towards a heart-shaped sun. This optimistic image is wonderful for representing a bright outlook, a happy future, and fun adventures ahead. Again, Peter Max deftly captures the free spirit of 1960s counterculture. Both the cosmic jumper and the sailboat are in kinetic motion, caught in the moment of moving on towards something bright and new. Both works also capture not just the excitement of moving towards something new but also the fun to be had on the journey. Untitled (Image = Sailboat with Heart) is a wonderful small piece to add to your collection.
About Peter Max
The art of Peter Max is often compared to the music of the Beatles, in that they both were able to capture the zeitgeist of the 1960s counterculture movement. He was the first artist to use mass production and pursue licensing deals, so his art his very commercialized and well-known. Many describe his art as dreamlike and colorful, with themes of peace, love, and patriotism. Read more about the life of Peter Max in an earlier blog post here.
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