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Hello fellow Breeders fans.

My name is Michael Laurence, I'm the founder and creative director of Thematic Studio in Portland, Oregon. I recently designed and produced a self-commissioned concert poster for The Breeders show at Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Check it out: https://www.thematic.studio/shop/breeders-poster

The design draws inspiration from the mad genius of Kim Deal and Vaughan Oliver (RIP). Kim is just the coolest ever, and Vaughan’s influence on graphic design (and me) can’t be overstated. This design honors his iconic cover design for “Last Splash” and reflects wider influences such as: Joseph Cornell, Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Lynch, Henry Vandyke Carter (Gray’s Anatomy c. 1858), Nychos, Danny Quirk, Rex Ray, and others.

Taking the heart motif to surreal heights, this poster features a richly layered composition that references themes of: anatomy, humanity, history, intimacy, detachment, mundanity, and the absurd. The intended effect is an uncanny, visceral sense of “corporal surrealism.”

This unofficial Breeders gig poster is offered in a strictly-limited artist edition of 100. When they’re gone, they're gone for good. Each is printed on premium 100# smooth uncoated cover stock, with archival inks. Prints measure 13×19 inches, and are hand-signed and numbered on verso. Packaged and shipped quickly and securely. Thematic’s Breeders posters are available for a suggested donation of $50.00 USD each, plus shipping. Posters are unframed.

Listen to a curated companion playlist here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P667nXp2PeJqDZQDXBGYa?si=2860a2b51d1c4ea9

This is the fourth in an ongoing Thematic poster series. Follow u/thematicpdx for future releases.

*Please note: This poster is self-commissioned fan art, and therefore is not affiliated with the venue, promoter, band, label, or management. Thanks for supporting independent artists. Please also support the band's official merch.

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Finally put all my favorite projects in one place. Let me know what you think, I would really appreciate it!

just some covers in the works lemme hear if yall like it