A Brief Look: The Gig Posters of Derek Vander Griend

 

Seattle based designer Derek Vander Griend has created an interesting catalog of gig posters in only a few short years.

There’s a sense of place in Vander Griend’s work — his style feels pulled from the design aesthetics of the Pacific Northwest during the ’90s and ’00s, specifically work done for Barsuk Records, Kill Rock Stars, Sub Pop, and K Records. The bright collage with odd dashes of humor are terrific reminders of the classic homemade band art that announced shows, peppered bathroom stalls, and adorned cassettes and 7″ releases.

Gig posters have become the record cover, where the audience flips through the images to be inspired, to get the nudge they’re looking for to hear a new band. There’s a bright joy in Vander Griend’s posters that accomplishes just that.

 

gig poster by Derek Vander Griend

gig poster for a Rose Windows performance by Derek Vander Griend

 

gig poster by Derek Vander Griend

gig poster a Braids show during the Decibel Festival by Derek Vander Griend

 

gig poster by Derek Vander Griend

gig poster for a show byThe Comettes from Derek Vander Griend

 

gig poster for a DTs performance by Derek Vander Griend

gig poster for a DTs performance by Derek Vander Griend

 

For more work from Derek Vander Griend follow these handy links —

Derek Vander Griend on Facebook

Derek Vander Griend Dot Com

Derek Vander Griend on Tumblr

Derek Vander Griend’s Online Store

Derek Vander Griend on Gig Posters Dot Com

 

 

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