Vintage Rock Poster, 1968 Jimi Hendrix Explosion, Bohemian Wall Art, Gift for Musicians, Authentic Collectors item

This is an extremely famous and iconic piece of psychedelic art known as "Exploding Hendrix" or "Jimi Hendrix Explosion." It is one of the definitive visual representations of Jimi Hendrix and the entire "Swinging London" psychedelic movement. Key Details and Context ● Artist: Martin Sharp (1942–2013), an influential Australian artist, underground cartoonist, and co-founder of the British counter-culture magazine Oz. His signature is visible in the lower center. ● Period: Created in 1968. ● Publisher: The original posters were published by Big O Posters Ltd. in London, a publisher that helped launch the commercial market for rock and psychedelic posters. ● Medium: The original artwork was a mixed media painting (often incorporating photography or illustration), which was then reproduced as a vibrant silkscreen or lithograph poster. Aesthetic and Interpretation The poster is designed to capture the overwhelming, synesthetic experience of hearing Jimi Hendrix play, representing the sound as a visual explosion of energy and color. ● Color and Contrast: The artwork uses intense, unrealistic, and clashing colors—predominantly electric red, bright green, and vibrant yellow/orange—to create a visual overload typical of psychedelic art. ● The Subject: Jimi Hendrix is depicted mid-performance, often based on a photograph by Linda Eastman (later Linda McCartney) taken in 1967. ○ The Transformation: Sharp takes the figure and turns the music into a literal physical phenomenon. Hendrix's hair (or afro) is rendered in explosive red, and his body and guitar seem to be fracturing and radiating waves of energy and color. ○ Style Influence: The splatters and frantic energy in the background are often compared to the action painting style of American artist Jackson Pollock, blending high art with pop culture. ● Historical Significance: This image is recognized globally as an emblem of the late 1960s cultural revolution. It visually distilled Hendrix’s explosive energy, guitar feedback, and experimental sound into a single, highly decorative, and universally recognizable piece of art. Sharp created this work while living in London, capturing the excitement of Hendrix's initial arrival on the British rock scene. Product features - Museum-grade archival paper ensures longevity and prevents yellowing over time. - Giclée print technology delivers bright, intense colors that resist fading. - Matte finish provides a light-absorbing surface, enhancing visual appeal. - Available in 46 sizes, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your space. - Produced in the USA, UK, and Japan while adhering to compliance standards. Care instructions - If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.