The third episode of the short film documentary series “Paper, Ink and Rock n’ Roll – A History of Rock Posters” focuses on the original poster art of Chris Shaw, whose body of work includes paintings, backdrops & rock posters since the mid ‘80’s. Chris creates posters using a myriad of styles and techniques, from hand-inked illustrations, to deeply layered digital collages. He has made dozens of posters for Bill Graham Presents and the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco.
Currently he works with many bands and venues worldwide from his studio in Oakland, CA and is the Creative Director for the Moonalice poster series. To Learn more about Chris, please visit: www.chrisshawstudio.com
This film was Directed by Photographer/Film Maker Jay Blakesberg and Co-Produced with Alexandra Fischer artist and Co-Creative Director for the Moonalice poster series.