psychedelic+art



During the 1960s, drug use and art were a common link. The outcome of this connection was a variety of abstract and colorful art that depicted the "feeling" of being ond LSD and other types of psychadelic art. It is often cited that while being under the influence of LSD, you can actually feel what a color is, rather than just seeing it. This sensation was displayed in a variety of artwork during the time. The art expanded itself outside of galleries; psychadelic art was found on concert posters, record covers, on postcards and as public works.

During this time, some predominant artists were Peter Max and Andy Warhol. Both were known for their bright reproductions of common, everyday symbols such as the Statue of Liberty and the Campell's Soup Cans. Common themes in psychadelic art:
 * Bright colors
 * Faces and objects painted in colors that are not realistic
 * The sun and other natural creations
 * Distorted images
 * A pattern that looks like colorful liquid/ swirls of color
 * Can be associated with looking through a Kalideoscope


 * A few famous psychadelic artists!**
 * **Wes Wilson** - Father of Psychadelic Posters.Designed for Jefferson Airplane, The Fillmore in CA, The Grateful Dead, and The Byrds to name a few. He started off with no real interest in the rock n' roll scene in CA, but more in the political scene. The musoc and politics were very related at this time, so eventually he began to design posters for concerts. Click to see more of his artwork [|here] . ||
 * **Andy Warhol** - Warhol was an up and coming artist at this time. He contributed a lot to the new genre of "Pop Art", which is where every day objects were transformed into fine art. He also helped the Velvet Underground, a progressive and psychedelic band, to their start with their first album: //The Velvet Underground & Nico//. ||
 * **Peter Max** - May be one of the most influential psychedelic artists of his time. He had a deep passion for astronomy, which was present in a lot of his artwork. The "tuned out" nature of his artwork with all of its pop iconography became a major staple for the artwork of the 1960s. ||
 * **Brotherhood of Light** - The originators of the "oil + dye" backdrop to many concert stages in the 1960s. This design would add a trippy effect to any stage. The Allman Brothers and The Doors, along with many other bands, featured this type of "moving art" at their shows. More pictures can be found [|here]. ||