Geoff McFetridge uses the simple clarity of graphics in both his artwork and in his designs for T-shirts, skateboards and animations. Images of yeti, teddy bears, bunny rabbits and squirrels, conjured from the artist's childhood memories, create a sense of nostalgia and warmth in his posters and fabrics that often remind viewers of their own childhood fantasies. 'Hold on to young ideas' and 'The Sun does not know it is a star' are examples of phrases in his designs, which alongside his images, feel like 'a cliche you have never heard before'. Exploring ideas of familiarity and memory, McFetridge's work invites viewers to look beyond the surface of what appear to be simple statements. The audience's interpretation of the work is as important as the artist's.
- ISBN10 0810994461
- ISBN13 9780810994461
- Publish Date 28 March 2008
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 8 November 2007
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Abrams
- Imprint Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 160
- Language English