Raymond Pettibon

RAYMOND PETTIBON (Tucson, Arizona, 1957).
“Eddie Vedder – Ohana Festival,” 2021.
Color silkscreen print on paper.
Poster for the Ohana Festival, held at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California.
Limited edition of unknown print run.
Measurements: 45.7 × 61 cm.

A huge wave, rendered with quick, expressive brushstrokes, dominates the composition. Pettibon combines image and text using a style reminiscent of comics, posters, and alternative culture. The surfing motif, a recurring theme in his work, takes on a monumental and dynamic character here, evoking the power and unpredictability of nature.

Raymond Pettibon is a prominent American artist known for his drawings, prints, and posters, in which he combines images with literary, ironic, or critical texts. Initially associated with the California punk scene, his work addresses politics, popular culture, literature, and sports. His work is included in collections such as those of MoMA, the Tate, and the Whitney Museum.