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These limited edition Two Tone posters have now been re-released as a result of a colaboration between the artists responsible for the original Two Tone graphic design work – John ‘Teflon’ Sims and David Storey*. They are now making each of these influential artworks available again in a limited edition of 100 giclée prints. Printed on Fine Art paper (Baryte Museum 300gsm) using light-fast archival ink, each one is numbered and signed and includes a certificate of authenticity.

(* The original Two Tone design work was carried out under the creative direction of Jerry Dammers.)

76 x 56 cms, (image size: 66 x 48 cms ).

£88.00 each or £450 for all six.
Free recorded delivery in the UK.
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David Storey’s work in the music industry
In 1979, fresh from art college, David Storey joined the team that, under the creative direction of Jerry Dammers, created the graphic identity for cult ska band The Specials and their label Two Tone. The 'Two Tone Man’ (Walt Jabsco), the checkerboard pattern, the identity's bold simple typography and 'anti design' aesthetic make it an icon of its time and influenced a generation of advertising artists and designers. The Two Tone packaging was voted 15th in Q Magazine’s ‘100 greatest sleeve designs of all time’.

Understandably David’s work for Two Tone led to other music industry commissions including designs for: The Housemartins, The Fun Boy Three, The Lightning Seeds, Iggy Pop, Phil Collins, The Las, Robert Wyatt, and Norman Cook.

In 1984 David became a founder member of the highly successful and innovative The Bureaux - a collective of 20 artists and designers working from a warehouse in London’s Clerkenwell district. In 1987 The Bureaux was chosen by the Design Council to represent Britain in 'A Festival of Design' in Vienna.

© 2009 David Storey

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