2012 – Jermaine Rogers.com http://www.jermainerogers.com Jermaine Rogers is an artist and designer in the field of modern rock/pop poster art, also known as 'gigposter' art, as well as serigraph and fine art production. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:19:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 Frida & Vincent http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/frida-vincent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frida-vincent http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/frida-vincent/#respond Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:57:05 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1325 The post Frida & Vincent appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Frida & Vincent

‘These two forlorn individuals were quite a lot alike in their approach to art. They had similar bouts with melancholy and self-doubt and they each chose to illustrate this through, among other things, earnestly crafted self portraiture. It is in these self-same portraits, though, that one begins to see the subtle differences between these two. Both turned to the self portrait as a means of expression, often in reaction to dramatic events in their respective lives. Vincent’s portraits were more obfuscating: he is eternally hiding. For the patient viewer, the true circumstances become clearer on extended observation. It’s there, in the eyes. With Frida…there is no hiding. Not only does she intimate her despair, disgust, love, or fear in the subtle aspects of her eyes, the way she holds her mouth, or the perspective of her head in general, she often creates supplemental narrative all around her physical form. She depicts herself as a corpse, and also as an infant. She illustrates herself as a promiscuous, open and available cosmic being and at other times, an emotional slave to her husband and lover, Diego Rivera. Using symbology and the heavy cultural themes of her people, she does everything short of painting lines of text beneath the imagery, telling you exactly what she is trying to say. And sometimes, she even does that. 

I think Frida was stronger. She had come to terms with herself and her circumstances on many levels, and was very much displaying in her life what the ancient Gnostics called, ‘the perfect and imperfect Goddess’. In a ‘what if’ world, I think Vincent would’ve sought her out and no doubt in the most pathetic and needy fashion, clung to her. Became hopelessly attached to her. And Frida would’ve cared for him…much in the way I’ve read that Elizabeth Taylor cared for a crumbling and lost Montgomery Clift. It’s what I like to call a ‘wheelbarrow friendship’: a relationship that moves along because one person is willing to pick up the other, and push. 

There is no ‘romantic relationship’ depicted here. In my ‘what if’ world, I don’t see that as a possibility between these two. Yet, there is something much more profound. 

In this image, I tried to depict what a quiet moment shared between these two might have been like, after one of Vincent’s infamous episodes…perhaps the most infamous. He would run to her for reassurance and empathy & a listening ear. 

And she would give it, without a word.’

Editions:

Artist Edition – Masterfully printed by the mechanical hands of Isaac Menge and his team at Lady Lazarus Press, & features a variety of lovely inks. approx. 32×23 inches, printed on an archival cotton rag with hand torn edges.

Mini Print –Measuring 11×8 inches, this iconic image featuring Frida Kahlo & Vincent Vangogh is screen printed on gallery cream stock. Signed by Jermaine Rogers.

Mini Print SHATTERED FOIL VARIANT – Measuring 11×8 inches, this iconic image featuring Frida Kahlo & Vincent Vangogh is screen printed on Shattered foil stock. Signed and numbered edition of 50 pieces.

FIREWORKS FOIL VARIANT – Measuring 11×8 inches, this iconic image featuring Frida Kahlo & Vincent Vangogh is screen printed on Fireworks foil stock. Signed and numbered edition of 50 pieces.

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Band of Horses – NYC 2012 http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/band-of-horses-nyc-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=band-of-horses-nyc-2012 http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/band-of-horses-nyc-2012/#respond Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:52:42 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1319 The post Band of Horses – NYC 2012 appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Band of Horses – NYC 2012

Jermaine was commissioned by Band Of Horses to create a special print for their big Dec. show in New York City on Dec. 11th, 2012. The print sports the now classic imagery of Frida Kahlo and Vincent VanGogh, and it is very sought after. Masterfully printed by the mechanical hands of Isaac Menge and his team at Lady Lazarus Press, & features a variety of lovely inks.

Editions:

ORANGE CREAM variant – This rare print measures approx. 31×23 inches, printed on French Orange Cream gallery stock, from a signed and numbered edition of only 40.

Holographic LASER RAY FOIL variant – This rare print measures approx. 30.5 x 22.5 inches, printed on holographic Laser Ray Foil stock, from a signed and numbered edition of only 40.

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Comfort for the Desperate Children Book http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/comfort-for-the-desperate-children-book/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=comfort-for-the-desperate-children-book http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/comfort-for-the-desperate-children-book/#respond Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:45:36 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1310 The post Comfort for the Desperate Children Book appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Comfort for the Desperate Children Book

COMFORT FOR THE DESPERATE CHILDREN’ limited edition book.

This 64 page book contains a selection of some of Jermaine’s worst crimes against art. It is from a limited edition, and each copy has been blessed by Lolo, the powerful unicorn bunny.

The book is GUARANTEED to bring you wealth, friends, social power, and love from whatever person/gender you desire.*

(* ‘Comfort’ book MAY produce results opposite to the ones listed.)

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Apocalypse Dunny http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/apocalypse-dunny/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apocalypse-dunny http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/apocalypse-dunny/#respond Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:22:19 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1199 The post Apocalypse Dunny appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Apocalypse Dunny

Jermaine’s Dero Dunny was a part of Kidrobot’s Apocalypse Dunny Series released in 2012.

The Apocalypse Dunny Series features 15 Judgment Day designs by 12 masters of their craft – from fine artists and illustrators, customizers and toy titans – this series is cataclysmic.

The collection includes designs by Jon Paul Kaiser, Mishka, Jermaine Rogers, Jesse Hernandez, Sam Fout, Joe Ledbetter, Ron English, Huck Gee, Patricio Oliver, Chris Ryniak, Hydro74, and Kronk.

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Garage http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/garage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=garage http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/garage/#respond Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:43:06 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1306 The post Garage appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Garage

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Ordell & Louis: 1977 http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/ordell-louis-1977/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ordell-louis-1977 http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/ordell-louis-1977/#respond Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:43:30 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1172 The post Ordell & Louis: 1977 appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Ordell & Louis: 1977

‘My favorite Quentin Tarantino film is ‘Jackie Brown’. The pacing, the story, and the rich array of characters make this film an enjoyable experience that never grows old. It’s a study in desperation: every single character in the film is desperately chasing SOMETHING. My two favorite characters in the film, and by far the most interesting relationship portrayed therein, are Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson) and Louis Gara (Robert DeNiro).

Ordell has a plan…one final ‘retirement’ plan to smuggle half-a-million dollars into the country, money that he has been hiding down south of the U.S. border. Ordell plans to use many pieces in this job, and one in particular is his old friend/partner/cellmate, Louis Gara.

We learn that these two did a stretch of time in prison around 20 years before the events of ‘Jackie Brown’. Afterwards, they pulled some ‘jobs’ together (no doubt of the ‘criminal’ variety).

Later in the film, as Ordell’s big money scheme begins to unravel before his eyes, he eventually turns on his old partner in a fit of rage. As Louis sits stunned and dying, Ordell asks him, ‘What happened to you?’. Then, in what to me is the best moment of the film, he says, ‘You used to beautiful…’

This moment and that line have always sparked my imagination. It’s apparent that Louis is not all ‘there’ anymore: he is mentally and physically awkward and slow. But, according to Ordell, there was a time when things were very different. It is from this time that the artwork on my print is taken.

In the city. 1977. Ordell Robbie and Louis Gara were out on them streets…young and nasty. Running game.
-J.R.

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Breaking Bad http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/breaking-bad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-bad http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/breaking-bad/#respond Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:12:55 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1146 The post Breaking Bad appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Breaking Bad

The official Breaking Bad Season 5 Premier Print.

Jermaine worked with show creator Vince Gilligan on the print, to effectively tease viewers regarding the anticipated season premier without giving too much pivotal information.

One thing is for sure: the look exchanged between Walt and Jesse in this artwork forebodes some ‘not so nice’ things to come…

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Bill Hicks http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/bill-hicks-teacher/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bill-hicks-teacher http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/bill-hicks-teacher/#respond Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:01:51 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1138 The post Bill Hicks appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Bill Hicks

The late, great comedian Bill Hicks has been called many things: rebel, deviant, & philosopher. Most will agree, above all, he was a teacher. Draped in irreverent comic genius and razor-sharp wit, Hicks did his best to educate his listeners and turn them on to the realities of the world around them…and inside of them.

This print is a tribute to Hicks, quoting one of his most poignant observations: ‘It’s just a ride..’.

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FREE PRESS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2012 http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/free-press-summer-festival-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-press-summer-festival-2012 http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/free-press-summer-festival-2012/#respond Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:39:05 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1302 The post FREE PRESS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2012 appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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FREE PRESS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2012

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Blink 182 – London 2012 http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/blink-182-london-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blink-182-london-2012 http://www.jermainerogers.com/art/blink-182-london-2012/#respond Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:56:25 +0000 http://jermainerogers.com/wordpress/?post_type=portfolio&p=1134 The post Blink 182 – London 2012 appeared first on Jermaine Rogers.com.

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Blink 182 – London 2012

Jermaine Rogers was commissioned by pop-punk veterans BLINK 182 to create a print for their recent July 25th appearance in London, England on the U.K. leg of their 20th Anniversary Tour.

Regarding the imagery, Jermaine says, ‘Our shared history abounds with many poignant events…pivotal moments upon which the very fortunes of our civilization have spun. Of course, there were other moments…like the time Abraham Lincoln wore a bunny suit.’ 

This print measures approx. 24×18 inches and is part of a limited artist edition of only 100 signed and numbered prints on white gallery stock.

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