Lonely Heart - The Art of Tara McPherson

Lonely Heart ~ The Art of Tara McPherson

In the poster art world, concert posters are generally designed by men who use psychedelic images of seductive women as the primary way to promote your favorite rock band. Yet, artist Tara McPherson is quickly becoming my favorite concert poster designer, with her stylized characters exemplifying the allure of poster design without the blatant sexism. McPherson has done designs for such acts as Beck, Modest Mouse, Built to Spill and Death Cab For Cutie. Here are 3 of her posters below:





Her book "Lonely Heart ~ The Art of Tara McPherson", as well as her new stationery set, are both currently available at Star Clipper. "Lonely Heart" collects a large portion of her silkscreen posters, illustrations, and personal works of fine art, and includes a foreword by follow poster designer and Smorkin' Labbit creator Frank Kozik.

So the next time you're in, check out the work of the very talented Tara McPherson. I guarantee it will inspire the loneliest of hearts!

- Jon