Clarke, John Clem

JOHN CLEM CLARKE Flesh Things Out, 1977

$500.00
Sku: CB9726
Artist: John Clem Clarke
Title: Flesh Things Out
Year: 1977
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 46 x 60 inches ( 116.84 x 152.4 cm )
Image Size: 32.5 x 54 inches ( 82.55 x 137.16 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age
Supplemental Condition Information: Dents throughout poster as well as creasing in corners.

Additional Details: This 1977 billboard-size poster by John Clem Clarke, titled Flesh Things Out, was designed to promote TIME Magazine and Sports Illustrated. Clarke, known for his contemporary reinterpretations of classical themes, reimagines a Renaissance-style painting in a playful and visually captivating manner. The artwork depicts a reclining woman, posed elegantly on her side, accompanied by a cherubic baby angel near her head and a troubadour serenading her with soft music from a stringed instrument. The lush, mountainous background evokes the grandeur of Renaissance landscapes while maintaining Clarke’s unique blend of traditional and pop art influences. By infusing a classical composition with modern advertising aesthetics, Clarke creates a striking and memorable image that transcends its commercial purpose. This poster stands as an excellent example of mid-20th-century art and advertising crossover, showcasing Clarke’s ability to fuse fine art with contemporary culture.