'Buffalo Bill' by Brian Ewing, 2017
A striking textile art piece based on Ewing's 2017 'Buffalo Bill' artwork inspired by the character 'Jame Gumb' from the Oscar-winning, cult classic film "The Silence of the Lambs".
Features Ewing's distinctive interpretation of 'Buffalo Bill' surrounded by intricate floral imagery and the iconic Death's-head Hawkmoth motif.
60 x 45 Inches
152.4 x 114.3 Centimeters
Full-color printed lightweight polar fleece art blanket.
Limited Edition (size unknown).
Based on artwork originally conceived by Ewing for an "Against Me!" concert poster project before being reworked and released as his standalone 'Buffalo Bill' composition.Â
Features © Brian Ewing 2017 and the artist's skull-and-crossbones mark printed within the artwork.
Excellent original condition.
ABOUT THE ART
Brian Ewing is an acclaimed American illustrator and poster artist celebrated for his distinctive fusion of rock-and-roll imagery, traditional tattoo aesthetics, gothic illustration and macabre subject matter. His work draws heavily from punk rock, heavy metal, classic horror films and underground pop culture, combining intricate linework, bold compositions and darkly romantic imagery. With an extensive portfolio of concert posters, limited-edition prints and collectible merchandise, Ewing has developed a dedicated international following among music, horror and contemporary art enthusiasts.
"Buffalo Bill" (2017) is a striking interpretation of Jame Gumb, the infamous serial killer portrayed by Ted Levine in the Academy Award-winning 1991 psychological thriller "The Silence of the Lambs." The composition depicts the menacing character with arms crossed against an elaborate floral backdrop, incorporating skeletal anatomy, ornamental detailing and the iconic Death's-head Hawkmoth associated with the film. Rendered in dramatic black, cream, gray and muted gold tones, the artwork perfectly captures Ewing's signature balance of beauty and darkness. Interestingly, the illustration was originally conceived for a concert poster project involving the American punk rock band Against Me!, before Ewing reworked it into a standalone composition celebrating the cult-classic film.
This unusual 2017 limited-edition release transforms Ewing's original illustration into a generously sized 60 Ă— 45-inch lightweight polar fleece art blanket, preserving the intricate details and striking visual impact of the original artwork. Featuring the artist's printed copyright identification and distinctive skull-and-crossbones mark, the blanket offers a unique alternative to conventional paper prints and can be displayed as a textile wall hanging or used as a decorative throw. With its unusual format, cinematic subject matter and connection to Ewing's celebrated rock-poster work, "Buffalo Bill" is a distinctive collectible for admirers of contemporary illustration, horror memorabilia, tattoo-inspired art and The Silence of the Lambs.