Aaron Horkey Explained
Aaron Horkey is an American illustrator from Windom, Minnesota.[1] He has created concert posters for bands such as Boris, Converge, Isis, and the Melvins.[2] First Showing described him as "one of Mondo's most popular and respected artists".[3]
Career
Horkey held a solo exhibition at the Remick Gallery in 2010.[4] In 2011, he collaborated with Vania Zouravliov for the Dracula poster, which was listed by Complex as one of "The 50 Best Mondo Posters (So Far)".[5] He curated a series of the Paul Thomas Anderson film posters in 2013.[6] The series covered Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love, and There Will Be Blood.[7] It featured contributions from Rich Kelly, Rockin' Jelly Bean, João Ruas, and Jordan Crane.[8] He also created the poster for Peter Jackson's in 2012.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Ken. Harman. A Tour Through Windom with Aaron Horkey. Hi-Fructose. November 22, 2010.
- Web site: Juan. Diniz. Aaron Horkey 5th Anniversary Print Retrospective Series. The 1st Five. June 18, 2010.
- Web site: Alex. Billington. Check Out Mondo's Latest Paul Thomas Anderson Poster Art Series. First Showing. May 13, 2013.
- Web site: Justin. Norman. Aaron Horkey's "Midwestern Heart" Show. Hi-Fructose. September 14, 2010.
- Web site: Andrew. LaSane. The 50 Best Mondo Posters (So Far). Complex. April 22, 2013.
- Web site: Kevin. McFarland. Check out these amazing new Mondo posters for Paul Thomas Anderson movies. The A.V. Club. May 13, 2013.
- Web site: Germain. Lussier. Cool Stuff: Aaron Horkey Curates Paul Thomas Anderson Poster Series For Mondo. Slashfilm. May 13, 2013.
- Web site: Bryce J.. Renninger. Roller Girl and Oil Rigs: Mondo Releases Paul Thomas Anderson Movie Poster Series. IndieWire. May 13, 2013.
- Web site: Xeni. Jardin. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" poster by artist Aaron Horkey, for Mondo. Boing Boing. July 6, 2012.
