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Post by babyzoomer on Aug 27, 2017 6:09:09 GMT
Recently I bought a sweatshirt with the famous “Time” album cover artwork printed on it; when I put it on I suddenly realised that (although I have stared at that image almost every day for 35 years) I did not know who had created it; so I decided to do some digging. Here’s what I could find:
Guy Fery was born around 1948 (so he’s roughly the same age as JL); I suspect he was born in France – but I have no proof.
He first pops up in the early 1970’s working as a photographer/artist (mostly in New York), producing art for magazines, etc. His work often mixes real photography with airbrushing, making it difficult to know which of the two the finished item is. His work is also often sensual – I presume whatever sells. Of particular note is a series of works he did for Paper Moon Greeting Cards; below is an example (lady in denim shorts).
His most famous piece (apart from Time) is the front cover he did for Omni magazine (a very popular science/science fiction/fringe weirdo mag from the 70’s and 80’s) in March 1980; the work is derivative (of Escher) but it obviously caught JL’s eye (or whoever picked the artist to do ELO’s sleeve art). I can’t find much after about the late 80’s, why I don’t know. The only other music cover that I can find (by Fery) was for Labelle’s 1989 album ‘Chameleon’.
Guy Fery (not to be confused with Guy Fieri) also dabbled in inventions; he made an envelope which converted into a shopping bag (huh?) and in 2002 he took out a patent (since lapsed) on a way of producing 3D-ish photos.
He died on October 31 2012 (of pneumonia) in France, aged 64. He is survived by his wife (Miriam) who lives in NYC and is active in charity work. Here are some samples of his work, along with his photo from 2009 – and the Time cover we all know:
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Post by babyzoomer on Aug 27, 2017 6:10:37 GMT
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Post by babyzoomer on Aug 27, 2017 6:12:10 GMT
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Post by Timeblue on Aug 27, 2017 10:34:29 GMT
Interesting reading there,I too didn't know that much about ELOs greatest cover.
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Post by Timeblue on Aug 27, 2017 10:38:38 GMT
Recently I bought a sweatshirt with the famous “Time” album cover artwork printed on it; when I put it on I suddenly realised that (although I have stared at that image almost every day for 35 years) I did not know who had created it; so I decided to do some digging. Here’s what I could find:
Guy Fery was born around 1948 (so he’s roughly the same age as JL); I suspect he was born in France – but I have no proof.
He first pops up in the early 1970’s working as a photographer/artist (mostly in New York), producing art for magazines, etc. His work often mixes real photography with airbrushing, making it difficult to know which of the two the finished item is. His work is also often sensual – I presume whatever sells. Of particular note is a series of works he did for Paper Moon Greeting Cards; below is an example (lady in denim shorts).
His most famous piece (apart from Time) is the front cover he did for Omni magazine (a very popular science/science fiction/fringe weirdo mag from the 70’s and 80’s) in March 1980; the work is derivative (of Escher) but it obviously caught JL’s eye (or whoever picked the artist to do ELO’s sleeve art). I can’t find much after about the late 80’s, why I don’t know. The only other music cover that I can find (by Fery) was for Labelle’s 1989 album ‘Chameleon’.
Guy Fery (not to be confused with Guy Fieri) also dabbled in inventions; he made an envelope which converted into a shopping bag (huh?) and in 2008 he took out a patent (since lapsed) on a way of producing 3D-ish photos.
He died on October 31 2012 (of pneumonia) in France, aged 64. He is survived by his wife (Miriam) who lives in NYC and is active in charity work. Here are some samples of his work, along with his photo from 2009 – and the Time cover we all know:
Regarding the third pic, reminds me of a hoof on a desert animal that has humps.....
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Post by babyzoomer on Aug 27, 2017 11:44:01 GMT
Not a Llama?
There are more such pics; including one called "Garterbelt" - as I say he worked in advertising media, which is all about getting attention.
It all pales into insignificance compared to what one sees in advertising (and pop music) nowadays.
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Post by Timeblue on Aug 27, 2017 11:54:38 GMT
Not a Llama?
There are more such pics; including one called "Garterbelt" - as I say he worked in advertising media, which is all about getting attention.
It all pales into insignificance compared to what one sees in advertising (and pop music) nowadays.
One hump or two (said the tea making dromedary....)
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Post by unomusette on Aug 29, 2017 20:28:01 GMT
The Time cover is the only example of his work that appeals to me, it's not really anything like the others.
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Post by babyzoomer on Aug 29, 2017 20:59:46 GMT
The Time cover is the only example of his work that appeals to me, it's not really anything like the others. I agree... either :
A) He was given an extremely detailed brief by JL/Jet, or B) He had talents which he kept otherwise hidden, or C) There might have been 2 Guy Ferys working in the US as graphic artists in the early 80s (unlikely).
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Post by unomusette on Aug 29, 2017 21:56:29 GMT
I'm going for B) although if that was the case then JL/Jet would have been expecting more bulging shorts and shiny shoes. Imagine their disappointment.
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Post by bluey on Aug 30, 2017 11:27:31 GMT
This looks like Roy Wood's idea for the cover of The Move's 1970 "Looking On" album, Woody painted several album and single covers. This "Looking On" design looks like Woody's work, the image of himself looks the same as the one which was used on his 1973 "Boulders" album cover. Woody also painted the cover of The Move's 1971 album "Message From The Country" and his 1975 solo album "Mustard".
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