Jim fitzpatrick phil lynott biography
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ANN MASSEY speaks to renowned Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick about Irish mythology, Phil Lynott’s love of Irish folklore and dark poets and THAT Che Guevara poster!
If you have ever searched for an image of one of an Irish Goddess or the Tuatha Dé Danann, chances are the beautifully illustrated Celtic styled colourwork before you is that of renowned Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick. He is also the genius behind some of the most iconic album covers in rock history and one of the most famous historic and pop culture images of all time. Here is what he had to say…
ANN MASSEY: You clearly have a love and understanding of Irish mythology and folklore, that is so evident in your work, so how did it all begin for you?
JIM FITZPATRICK: When I was young, I read books on ancient Irish myths and legends by writers such as Eileen O’Faolain. I was full of ambition and by secondary school I was doing serious research in the local libraries and it began from there.
AM: We were raised on the stories of legends such as the Tuatha Dé Danann, but how did you manage to turn those generational tales into something so striking and visual?
JF: In my earlier years, I spent a long time in County Clare recovering from TB. During that time, I was in the company of my aunt, who I would describ
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Thin Lizzy Celtic Artist Jim Fitzpatrick
Jim Fitzpatrick – Celtic Artist
Irish Artist, Jim Fitzpatrick, who designed the Thin Lizzy logo, was responsible for the album covers of most of the classic Thin Lizzy era.
Arturo Vega working on Ramones backdrop
When I think of artists being a part of defining a bands look, there are only a few who come to mind, Arturo Vega, who took on The Ramones logo and artwork, developing almost a militaristic approach to the bands look, which in turn had an effect on the artwork of future punk bands such as The Clash and The Sex Pistols.
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Roger Dean, who designed the classic Yes logo and many of the bands album covers such as Fragile and Tales From The Topographical Ocean, creating an almost Lord of The Rings landscape feel to the bands look.
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Artwork – Jim Fitzpatrick
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Phil Lynott
Irish artiste (1949–1986)
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Musical artist
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