For every show they produce, Popload Gig invites an artist to design a limited edition screen printed poster to be sold at the venues during the shows. I was thrilled to be invited to create the poster of one of my favorite bands: THE KILLS. A black beetle fashioned with golden leopard pattern and that marvellous black Hofner. I really couldn't ask for more... Or could I?...

 

Yes, as a matter of fact, I could. So I had the pleasure of working for the first time with Rogério Maciel, head of Estúdio Elástico and a master of the screen print craft. In between pots and pans, together we spent a great time at his studio, talking about art, the beauty of screen printing and mixing colors, frying our little brains in search for a perfect match between the petroleum dark gray and an aged metallic gold for our poster. Baby says it's all about a few drops of yellow... Rogério is very meticulous and a perfectionist when it comes to details. And the proof was a set of stunning prints.

 

So, as the last day of magic came to an end, I left the posters behind to dry as I waved the last goodbye. All I had to do now was head back home and get ready for The Kills.