Curio: Barton Fink, Portraits of the Artist
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 1:00PM Alexa here. Michael's post on Barton Fink at 20, in conjunction with the recent Lebowski cast reunion, got me thinking about the effect of the cult status of each on movie-inspired art. You can't browse tumblr without seeing a new Lebowski poster each week, but where is the Barton love from indie designers? It seems ripe for visual interpretation, what with its stark visuals and, well, emphasis on wallpaper (something every graphic designer finds irresistible). But maybe, as Michael noted, it's almost too elemental and abstract to cause a glut of fan creations à la Lebowski (with its marmot and toe and other what-have-yous). But I did a bit of digging and yes, the Barton love is out there. Here are some creations I particularly liked.
A limited edition poster with lovely detail by Brian Methe.
Poster by Kevin Dixon.Click for more, including Barton on wood...
Postmodern Barton poster by Erin Callais.
"I Write for the Pictures," acrylic on basswood, by Jesse Riggle.
Poster by Claudia Varosio.
Barton Fink, Coen Bros, Curio
Reader Comments (3)
Have I mentioned that I love your column? I do. I'm always eager to find out what cool stuff you've unearthed. And I always think the same thing: "When I am wealthy I am going to buy all this crazy shit."
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Thanks, guys! Nice to know that my nerdiness is appreciated.