Created by Killer Acid in celebration of Bicycle Day 2023. Printed on a black 100% Organic Cotton T-Shirt.
From The Artist: I see Jerry in the context of the Garcia album as a cosmic card player at the peak of his musical prowess. He’s literally manifesting the deal of his life to come ‘round. I wanted to capture the nostalgia, joy, and sheer terror of the album, and the gradual movement from relatable Americana to the more sinister science fiction and psychedelic underpinnings. This print moves around in a clockwise motion, with 8 interwoven vignettes representing the 8 album tracks, starting with “Deal" at the top left, ending with "The Wheel," and back again, with Jerry at the command center. By design, there was a lot of detail and bits left to chance in the final inking process. I hope that the love I felt while creating this piece shines through, like how I feel whenever I put on Garcia.
Rob Corradetti is the artist behind Killer Acid, an art and merchandise company in Santa Cruz, CA.