DESCRIPTION St. Vincent Poster CLIENT 1% Productions DATE May 2009 DESIGN CREDITS Design and Illustration: Eric Nyffeler, Doe Eyed Design PRINT CREDITS Michael Nielsen and Eric Nyffeler TYPE CREDITS Custom type and Trade Gothic Condensed 20

QUANTITY PRODUCED 65 PRODUCTION COST Less than $100 (not including beer) PRODUCTION TIME 2 nights DIMENSIONS: WIDTH × HEIGHT × DEPTH 16.5 in × 22.5 in PRINT METHOD Silkscreen PAPER STOCK Roland Opaque 30, White, 100 lb NUMBER OF COLORS 4 spot

There is a certain numbness I have developed toward gig posters. It's not that I don't like them or appreciate them. I do and I do. But with such an overwhelming amount of them, and a majority simply going over my head with references I am clearly not meant to get, I just don't have the patience for them and I have developed the same reaction for most of them: cool. Nothing more, nothing less.

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of judging the AIGA Nebraska Show and, along with a bunch of other cool things, I was completely attracted by this poster by Eric Nyffeler of Doe Eyed Design. First, there were the colors: primary and screaming. Then there was the original and astute lettering spelling out St. Vincent. Like other gig posters, there is probably an underlying concept I am not getting, but in this case I let my gut guide me and my gut said this is f*cking cool. There is something Saul Bassean about the whole thing. Or, heck, maybe it's just the beer. Let's see what Erik has to say:

Never skimp with the transparent base when screen printing. Also, never run out of beer.

Soooo niceeee!!! Love silkscreen! Congrats!

Nicely done (the design and your presentation)!

I'm rather partial to "primitive" posters, versus so many styles, but especially the more photo-real. This poster positively screams silkscreen! Its acknowledging and reveling in its media. Your macro shots nicely show the rough edges, spatters and accidental-looking misregistrations that seem to multiply the effect of this smart poster design. Plenty of complementary color vibrations, especially within patterns, make this a really satisfying treat for the eyes.

I agree with your initial comments too re: flood of gig posters. Thanks for this outstanding specimen. Keep 'em coming!

Hey Armin,
Thanks for the kind words! The world of gigposters is certainly a big, deep sea full of big, talented fish. Sure, it's pretty easy to be overwhelmed by it all, but in the end it's worth it for the amazing work and the incredibly helpful people in that scene. While there is a large amount of St. Vincent specific content (referencing her new album Actor, as well as songs such as "Your Lips are Red" and "Laughing with a Mouth of Blood"), I much prefer your sentiment of this poster being simply fucking cool. Thanks folks (especially Michael for printing this with me)!

Eric Nyffeler + Doe Eyed

This is aesthetically brilliant. It's energy and vibrant colours would stand out in the crowd (this is already proven by it being on this site). The only downside is the concept, what music does it evoke in people's mind?

Way to represent Nebraska Eric!

Lee, Annie Clark (i.e. St. Vincent) loved the poster, so it must evoke her music in some way.

@Lee:

Sometimes you don't need a concept to make a beautiful gig poster. :D

freakin' good stuff.

Man, I'd really like to acquire a print! If anyone knows where one might do so, do tell!

thanks

Hey Evan,
Just drop me an email at doe.eyed.design AT gmail.com. I can hook ya up.
Thanks!

HOT. STUFFFF.

I saw this poster in person at the Show and the quality of the printing is just awesome! Love it!

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