The Psychedelic Era (1965-1975), associated with the use of psychedelic drugs such as LSD, mescaline and psilocybin, produced psychedelic art which may be enjoyed by both those who have, and who have not, had a personal psychedelic experience. Art Nouveau had a profound influence because of its delight in natural forms, flowing long hair, and stylization.
Psychedelic art gained widespread popularity as the visual component of psychedelic music by such musicians as Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, and Pink Floyd through concert posters and album covers by designers including Wes Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Stanley Mouse, and Martin Sharp. Other popular forms included posters, advertising, and comic book art by artists such as Robert Williams.
Drug-induced psychedelic experience is not a prerequisite for being adept at psychedelic art. M.C. Escher, Mati Klarwein and Salvador Dalí produced art that can be considered psychedelic, without the use of psychedelics.
Computer generated Fractal art has injected new elements since the 1980s.
Features of psychedelic art
- Kaleidoscopic, fractal or paisley patterns
- Bright and/or highly contrasting colours
- Extreme depth of detail or stylization of detail.
- Morphing of objects and/or themes and sometimes collage
Psychedelic artists
- H. R. Giger — Homepage
- Robert Williams
- Pablo Amaringo — Homepage
- Michael Whelan — Homepage
- Salvador Dalí — Webpage
- Raphael Labro — Webpage
- David Singer — Homepage
- Lee Conklin — Homepage
- Roberto Matta — Webpage
- M. C. Escher — Homepage
- Alex Grey — Homepage
- Allyson Grey — Homepage
- Brummbaer — Webpage
- Carolyn Kleefeld — Homepage
- Barbara Mendes — Homepage
- Mati Klarwein — Homepage
- Tadanori Yokoo — Homepage
- Martina Hoffmann — Homepage
- Mark Henson — Homepage
- Robert Venosa — Homepage
- Brian Exton — Homepage
- Boyle Family — Homepage
- Peter Max — Homepage
- Rick Griffin — Webpage
- Gilbert Shelton — Webpage
- Luke Brown — Webpage
- Naoto Hattori — Webpage
- Neil Gibson — Webpage
- VJ Andreas Ventriglia Belvedere — Webpage
- Wes Wilson — Webpage
- Felix Stoever — Homepage
See also
External links
- Erowid Culture Vault: Visionary Arts Vault
- http://www.haveyouseengod.com "Art of psychedelic spirituality"
- Psychedelic art Books and authors