Willie Nelson “Stardust” Screen Print by Matt Ryan Tobin x Collectionzz

Today, Collectionzz celebrates one of Willie Nelson’s masterpieces, Stardust, with a limited edition, double sided screen print by artist Matt Ryan Tobin! As Collectionzz explained, “The art is inspired by Willie’s words about the titular track, and what it meant to him personally growing up as a child during the depression days looking up to the stars, which is transcribed on the back of the poster. This print is for all the stargazers out there!”

In April 1978, Willie Nelson took a left turn by following a string of successful albums with a cover album of songs made famous by decidedly non-country musicians like Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. Stardust was a legendary departure from the traditional outlaw country Willie, and America's pop troubadour put his one-of-a-kind touch on pop standards, finding common ground between outlaw country and mellow. It was the right move.

Stardust was met with high sales and near-universal positive reviews. It peaked at number 1 in Billboard’s Top Country Albums. In 1979, Nelson won a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for the song “Georgia on My Mind”. Stardust was on the Billboard’s Country Album charts for ten years – from its release until 1988. In 1984, when it was certified triple platinum, Nelson was the highest-grossing concert act in the United States. By 1988, the album was certified quintuple platinum, and it was later inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame class of 2015.

Willie Nelson “Stardust” by Matt Ryan Tobin is a 24”x18” hand numbered screen print with a holographic sticker on back of print for authenticity.  Limited to 100 pieces, this print will go on sale at 2pm ET today, Tuesday, September 14th, at iconic.collectionzz.com for $75.

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Final Concert Screen Print by Matt Ryan Tobin x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with the super talented Matt Ryan Tobin for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history – David Bowie’s final Ziggy Stardust concert! On July 3, 1973, Ziggy played guitar for the final time. That was the day David Bowie retired his most famous – and career-defining – alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, after a triumphant sold-out concert at London’s Hammersmith Odeon Theatre.

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Final Concert by Matt Ryan Tobin is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print with a holographic sticker on the back for authenticity. The Main Edition is limited to 125 pieces and will retail for $75, while the Silver Foil Edition is limited to 50 pieces and will retail for $100.  There’s also a super rare Gold Foil Edition that is limited to just 25 pieces and will retail for $150.  All three colorways will go on sale 2pm ET today, Tuesday, June 8th, at iconic.collectionzz.com.

Run-DMC Raising Hell 35 Screen Print by Ken Taylor x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with the amazing Ken Taylor for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history – the 35th anniversary of the release of Run-DMC’s Raising Hell album! Ken Taylor explained, “I grew up listening to Run-DMC so for me this was both a lot of fun and a great honour!”

Run-DMC’s Raising Hell remains the turning point at which hip-hop crashed through mainstream barriers and never left. Anchored by the crossover smash “Walk This Way”, the 1986 blockbuster still sounds like a revolution unfolding in real time. It has everything – hard-rock riffs, turntable scratching, itchy rhythms, hit singles – not the least of which are the trio’s invigorating raps and inseparable chemistry.

Run-DMC Raising Hell 35 by Ken Taylor is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print with a holographic sticker on the back for authenticity. Limited to 235 pieces, it will go on sale at 2pm ET on Thursday, May 20th, at iconic.collectionzz.com for $85.

Alice Cooper: Love It to Death Screen Print by Ghoulish Gary Pullin x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with one of The Blot’s favorite artists, Ghoulish Gary Pullin, for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history – the 50th anniversary of the release of Alice Cooper’s Love It To Death album!

This album was the culmination of Cooper's journey that began in 1964 when Vincent Furnier made his first onstage appearance in Phoenix. Fast forward to December 1971 when everybody had heard Alice Cooper’s “I’m Eighteen” off of their first mainstream success, Love It to Death.

“I don’t think my friends at Collectionzz were prepared for my excitement when they asked me to create this anniversary poster for Alice Cooper. To put it mildly, I’m kind of a fan and have been to more Alice Cooper concerts then I have fingers to count. As a teenager in the 1980s I was fully consumed by horror movies, monster magazines and heavy metal. During that time Alice Cooper was having a revival and my first show was in 1989, when the Trash tour came through my home town. I’ve been hooked ever since.” – Ghoulish Gary Pullin

Alice Cooper: Love It to Death by Ghoulish Gary Pullin is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print with a holographic sticker on the back for authenticity.  The Main Edition features 2 colors, is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $65, while the Variant Edition features 3 colors, is limited to 50 pieces and will retail for $95. Both editions go on sale at 2pm ET today, Thursday, May 6th, at iconic.collectionzz.com.

Pantera “Reinventing the Steel” Screen Print by Matt Ryan Tobin x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with acclaimed artist Matt Ryan Tobin for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history – the release of Pantera’s final album, Reinvention the Steel!  Matt Ryan Tobin has created a truly electric piece of art for Pantera commemorating Reinventing the Steel, and especially the song “Goddamn Electric”, with three different striking colorways.

Pantera “Reinventing the Steel” by Matt Ryan Tobin is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print with a holographic sticker on the back for authenticity.  The Dirt Edition is limited to 120 pieces and will retail for $60, while the Fire Edition is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $100.  There’s also a beautiful Steel Edition on Brushed Steel Foil paper that is limited to 40 pieces and will retail for $165.  All three editions go on sale at 2pm EST today, Friday, December 4th, at iconic.collectionzz.com.

The Notorious B.I.G. Screen Print by Paul Jackson x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with artist Paul Jackson for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history. Check out this epic The Notorious B.I.G. screen print by Paul Jackson! For this release, Collectionzz worked directly with Biggie’s estate to commemorate the 26th anniversary of his debut album, Ready to Die, which is considered by many to be the best rap album ever made.

“It was a huge honor to be asked to create a poster for Notorious B.I.G. on the 26th anniversary of Ready to Die. I remember hearing the record for the first time in the mid ‘90s and being blown away by it. It was a new wave of hip hop for me and I was hooked straight away. This poster was trying to reflect some of the grittiness of Brooklyn and NYC at the time, and reflect his song titles within that world. Biggie always stood strong so the pose is supposed to reflect that. I like the image being simple yet somewhat direct and confrontational - much like his music.” – Paul Jackson

The Notorious B.I.G. by Paul Jackson is a 24”x36” signed and numbered 8 color screen print on cotton rag paper. The Main Edition is limited to 200 pieces and will retail for $150, while the Variant is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $200.  Both versions will go on sale at 2pm EDT on Tuesday, September 15^th, at iconic.collectionzz.com.

Purchasers of the Main Edition and/or Variant can also add an 8.5”x11” signed 2 color screen print of the iconic Ready to Die baby. This isn’t a photograph, but a hand drawn rendering by Paul Jackson. All proceeds of this print will go directly to the Christopher Wallace Foundation.

Elton John Troubadour 50th Anniversary Concert Poster by Kevin Tong x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with superstar artist Kevin Tong for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history! August 25, 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of Elton John’s iconic first performance in the United States at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. Elton was a relatively unknown singer-songwriter from England when he took to the stage, but by the end of his set he was declared the new star of rock and roll. For this release Kevin Tong created a new concert poster commemorating the 50th anniversary of that iconic performance.

As Collectionzz explained, “Kevin created this stunning 8 color screenprint that is as vibrant and electric (or as close as one can get!) as Elton’s performance was. The colors emanate from Elton’s piano and surround him, elevating him off the ground as he performed in front of a packed house of stunned members of the audience at the Troubadour.”

Elton John Troubadour 50th Anniversary Concert Poster by Kevin Tong is an 18”x24” hand numbered 8 color screen print. The Main Edition is limited to 150 pieces and retails for $75, while the Rainbow Foil Variant is limited to 100 pieces and retails for $150. Both versions are available now at iconic.collectionzz.com.

The Who “Join Together @ Home” Screen Print by Paul Jackson x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with artist Paul Jackson for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history! During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Who began a new weekly series entitled “Join Together @ Home” on their official YouTube channel. This new series started August 8th and runs through September 12, 2020. Each installment – available digitally for the first time – will appear as a YouTube Premiere, streaming live and rarely seen footage, mini videos and special screen footage, culminating with a performance from a previously unreleased show. To celebrate this awesome digital series, Paul Jackson has designed a rad “Join Together @ Home” screen print!

The Who “Join Together @ Home” by Paul Jackson is a 24”x18” hand numbered screen print. The Regular Timed Edition will retail for $50 and go on sale at 12pm EDT today, Friday, August 21st, and be available through Saturday, September 12th. The Mirror Foil Variant, which also goes on sale at noon today is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $75. Both versions can be purchased exclusively at iconic.collectionzz.com.

Willie Nelson “Austin 1974” Screen Print by Ken Taylor x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with superstar Australian artist Ken Taylor for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history! Check out this retro cool Willie Nelson screen print gig poster, which commemorates the iconic musician’s two concerts on June 29th and 30th in 1974 at The Texas Opry House. These shows – which took place only a few months after Willie released one of the best concept albums ever, Phases and Stages – transformed Willie from a Nashville songwriter to a country rebel!

This marks Collectionzz’ second official Willie Nelson concert poster, and their debut collaboration with Ken Taylor! As Collectionzz explained, “Ken Taylor brings his brilliant line work and shading to this project, and does it with a 70's rock poster aesthetic.”

Willie Nelson “Austin 1974” by Ken Taylor is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print with metallic inks. The Main Sepia Edition is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $75, while the Cool Tones Variant is limited to just 35 pieces and will retail for $125. Both Editions will go on sale at noon EDT today, Thursday, August 19th, at iconic.collectionzz.com.

Rush “Fly by Night” 45th Anniversary Screen Print by Ames Bros x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up once again with popular artists the Ames Bros for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history! Check out this striking Rush screen print celebrating the 45th anniversary of the acclaimed band’s second studio album, Fly by Night. Vinyl aficionados may recognize this design featuring a snow owl with piercing eyes, which was inspired by the original album cover.

In December 1974, Rush recorded their second album Fly by Night with their new drummer, Neil Peart. With the addition of The Professor, “suddenly, it was a very different band” said Geddy Lee. “Once we had Neil with us, so much changed in the way we wrote music and the way we presented it. And from that point on, it felt like we could do anything...” Alex Lifeson agreed, “in many ways, the second album felt like a new start for the band.” Rush supported Fly by Night with a 70 city US and Canadian tour from February to June 1975 opening for rock behemoths Kiss and Aerosmith, which also included their first major headlining shows.

Rush “Fly by Night” 45th Anniversary by Barry Ament of Ames Bros is an 18”x24” signed and numbered screen print. The Main Edition ($75) is a 5 color screen print on French white 100lb cover and is limited to 125 pieces. The Swirl Foil Edition ($125) is a 6 color screen print on Oil Swirl Foil Paper and limited to 75 pieces. Both Editions will go on sale at noon EDT this Tuesday, August 11th, at on iconic.collectionzz.com.

Mötley Crüe First Las Vegas Concert Screen Print by Andrew Alekseev x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with artist Andrew Alekseev for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history! Check out this fantastic Mötley Crüe screen print gig poster, which celebrates the band’s first Las Vegas concert on April 1, 1983.

Mötley Crüe’s short-lived tour opening for KISS in early 1983 was the band’s first real opportunity to play on big stages on the West Coast. KISS was undoubtedly a tough act to open for, as they had already reached the heights as one of the world’s biggest bands and arguably the most spectacular concert attraction to date in rock history.

The Aladdin Theater in Las Vegas opened on April 1, 1983 (April Fool’s Day), and the very first concert there was KISS with Mötley Crüe. It also marked the very first time Mötley Crüe performed in Las Vegas! To complete the circle, the band would be asked back to Aladdin Theater to close the venue on November 25, 1997. Collectionzz explained, “what better way to kick off our first limited edition screenprint for the legendary Mötley Crüe than with this classic show, featuring a Vegas-inspired design by Andrew Alekseev.”

Mötley Crüe “First Las Vegas Concert” by Andrew Alekseev is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print. The Main Edition is limited to 125 pieces, while the Mirror Foil Variant is limited to just 25 pieces. Both Editions will go on sale at noon EDT today, Wednesday, July 29th, at iconic.collectionzz.com.

Pantera Cowboys From Hell 30th Anniversary Screen Print by Vance Kelly x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with epic artist Vance Kelly for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history! Check out the rad Pantera Cowboys From Hell 30th Anniversary Screen Print by Vance Kelly, which celebrates the band’s fifth studio album released in 1990.

The Basement in Dallas, Texas was the unofficial home base club in the early days of Pantera, shooting three videos in one day there: “Psycho Holiday”, “Cemetery Gates” and “Cowboys From Hell”. A few days before the release of the album, Pantera held a legendary record release party at The Basement for their most loyal fans who participated in the video shoot. The original flyer for the show was created by Dimebag Darrell, and Vance incorporated many of Dime’s designs like the barbed wire and dripping blood Pantera logo into the art.

Pantera Cowboys From Hell 30th Anniversary by Vance Kelly is an 18”x24” hand numbered 5 color screen print on French white paper. The Main Edition is limited to 130 pieces and will retail for $65, while the Bone White Variant is limited to 30 pieces and will retail for $100. Both Editions will go on sale at noon EDT on Tuesday, July 21st, at iconic.collectionzz.com.

Elton John “Los Angeles 1975” Screen Print by Matt Ryan Tobin x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with acclaimed artist Matt Ryan Tobin for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history! Check out the brilliant Elton John “Los Angeles 1975” screen print by Matt Ryan Tobin! This is an official poster for Elton John’s historic concert at Dodgers Stadium in October 1975, which was recently featured in the movie Rocket Man. As Matt Ryan Tobin explained, “I wanted the poster to feel like it could’ve been used to promote the show in 1975.”

For this release, Matt researched vintage baseball card designs to create the poster’s unique look, fusing that influence with his subject’s distinct aesthetic. Tobin went on to say “There were bones there to work with that I took note of but at the end of the day the card design needed to be elevated with that Elton style and flare.” Keen observers may notice the reflection of a rocket ship in John’s glasses. The subtle addition was Tobin’s nod to the classic tune “Rocket Man”.

Elton John “Los Angeles 1975” by Matt Ryan Tobin is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print. The Main Edition is a 4 color screen print with glaze on pearl metallic paper. It is limited to 300 pieces and will retail for $75. The Shining Sequins Foil Variant ($125) is a 3 color screen print limited to 250 pieces. Both editions will go on sale at 9am EDT on Monday, July 6th, at iconic.collectionzz.com. But that’s not all! Iconic by Collectionzz will also be adding extremely rare Chase Variants to 25 random orders, including holographic rainbow foil, sparkle foil, and a stars foil editions!

Pantera “Cowboys From Hell” 30th Anniversary Screen Print by Paul Jackson x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with artist Paul Jackson for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history. Check out the intense Pantera “Cowboys From Hell” 30th Anniversary Screen print by Paul Jackson!

As Collectionzz explained, “Pantera took over this town 30 years ago when they released their major label debut Cowboys From Hell in the summer of 1990. This album went on to become one of the defining albums of the 90’s and put Pantera on top of the metal genre. To commemorate the important milestone for the band, Iconic by Collectionzz worked closely with Pantera to produce an epic 30th Anniversary poster. Pantera played an integral part of the design, and wanted an old school Clint Eastwood movie inspired poster starring Dimebag Darrell, Philip, Vinnie and Rex. Paul Jackson took the concept and tediously brought it to life with extreme detail, staying true to the band and music.”

Pantera “Cowboys From Hell” 30th Anniversary by Paul Jackson is a 24”x36” hand numbered 6 color screen print. The Main Edition is limited to 135 pieces, the Red Variant is limited to 50 pieces, and the Natural Variant is limited to 30 pieces. All three editions will go on sale at 12pm EDT on Tuesday, June 30th, at Collectionzz.com. Plus, one lucky order will also contain an extremely rare Golden Foil Variant with their purchase.

The Who “Live at Leeds” 50th Anniversary Screen Print by Ames Bros x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with artist the great Coby Schultz of Ames Bros for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history. Check out the rad The Who “Live at Leeds” by Ames Bros! As Collectionzz explained, “If you don’t know about Live at Leeds, it is widely considered to be the best live album of all time, capturing The Who at their absolute pinnacle as a band. It would unfortunately be the only live album that features Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon and John Entwistle.”

The Who “Live at Leeds” 50th Anniversary by Ames Bros will go on sale at 12pm EDT on Friday, May 15th, at Collectionzz.com. There will be two editions of the poster available. The Glow in the Dark Editions an 18”x24” signed and numbered 3 color screen print on Cougar Smooth Opague 100lb Cover paper. It is limited to 165 pieces and will retail for $75.

The Black Metallic Edition is a signed and numbered 4 color screen print on Metallic Black Ore 105lb Cover paper. It is limited to 75 pieces and will retail for $125. Plus, as always all orders have the chance to land one of five extremely rare chase Lava Foil Variants, which is limited to just 10 pieces.

RUSH “The Temples of Syrinx” Screen Print by Palehorse x Collectionzz

Collectionzz continues its killer screen print series, Iconic by Collectionzz, which commemorates legendary moment in music history with a new RUSH poster by the amazing Palehorse! RUSH’s remarkably daring 1976 release of the dystopian future, sci-fi concept album 2112 turned 44 years old on April 1, 2020. To commemorate its release, Iconic by Collectionzz is releasing this officially licensed RUSH print by Palehorse entitled “The Temples of Syrinx”.

Palehorse explained, “RUSH reminds us that the creative life force that permeates the universe, lives within every sentient being and will always return to destroy fear and injustice when the scales are tipped. When we harness the power of imagination, we become unbound by the fear of death and scarcity, no-longer shackled by deception and becoming free to explore this life with hungry mind and open eyes!”

“The Temples of Syrinx” by Palehorse is an 18”x24” singed and numbered RUSH screen print. It is a 5 color screen print with metallic gold ink on the front and a one color screen print and an authenticity hologram on the back. The Main Edition is on French Grout Gray 100lb Cover paper, limited to 130 pieces, and retails for $75, while the Astral Nights Variant Edition is on Brilliance Rainbow Holographic Foil 100lb Cover paper, limited to 35 pieces and will retail for $150.

There’s also a super rare Chase Variant for this release, which is a 1/1 Golden Priest Edition that will come heavily hand remarqued by Palehorse in gold ink! It is not for sale, and will be added for free to a random order. Both editions will go on sale at 2pm EDT on Monday, April 27th, at Collectionzz.com.

The Who New York City 1967 Screen Print by Dan Mumford x Collectionzz

Collectionzz has teamed up with artist Dan Mumford for the next poster in their Iconic by Collectionzz screen print series commemorating another legendary moment in music history. Check out the rad “The Who New York City 1967” by Dan Mumford! As Collectionzz explained, “The Who arrived in New York City in March of 1967 for a run of performances in the “Music in the Fifth Dimension” variety show, their first performances in the United States, at the Roaring 20s era RKO Radio Theatre. After the obligatory dance contest ended, Pete Townsend’s telecaster ripped into the solo guitar intro for ‘Substitute’ from behind the curtain, and The Who appeared. Their brief show ended with the band destroying their equipment as smoked billowed from the speakers filling the small theatre.”

The Who New York City 1967 by Dan Mumford will go on sale at 12pm EDT on Wednesday, April 15th, at Collectionzz.com. There will be two editions of the poster available: the 9 color Main Edition ($75) is limited to 130 pieces, while the Pearlescent Variant Edition ($150) is limited to just 45 pieces and comes printed on metallic flake paper. Plus, as always there’s two Chase Variants (an Oil Swirl Foil 1/1 and Rainbow Foil x/2) that are not for sale but will be randomly added to three lucky purchasers’ tubes for free!

“Willie Nelson Austin 1972” Screen Print by Zeb Love x Iconic by Collectionzz

Collectionzz has just released this beautiful poster by artist Zeb Love commemorating Willie Nelson’s legendary show at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas on August 12, 1972. This concert was the “big bang” of modern Austin music, and the show that put the “progressive country” movement on the map. As Collectionzz explained, “The art symbolically represents the “journey” in Willie’s career from Nashville to Austin, which was a significant moment in not only country music, but pop music history. Because of Willie’s well publicized love of horses and animals in general, the artist decided to make Willie's journey on horseback, with the city of Austin in the distance.”

“Willie Nelson Austin 1972” by Zeb Love is an 18”x24” signed and numbered 6 color screen print on French White 100lb Cover paper. The Day Edition is limited to 100 pieces and retails for $75, while the Dusk Edition is limited to 35 pieces and retails for $125. Both are available now at reserve.collectionzz.com!

As with all posters from Iconic by Collectionzz, all orders have the chance to land extremely rare variants that are not (and never will be) for sale. For this Willie Nelson release, there will be a Jazzy Foil Variant (Edition of 1), and a Light Pillar Foil Variant (Edition of 2) randomly placed in tubes!

“Liquid Garden” Screen Print by Ilovedust x Collectionzz x Jimi Hendrix

Collectionzz continues its Art Unleashed: Rock Art for a Cause Screen Print Series with the Jimi Hendrix inspired “Liquid Garden” by Ilovedust! This ongoing series is a collaboration with some amazing artists from around the world, who are very well-recognized within the world of rock and gig posters, with two goals in mind: to raise money for charity, and to bring to members of Collectionzz some of the most phenomenal rock art they’ve ever seen. What’s great about this project is that Collectionzz will be donating all profits from the sales of the art to the charities of the artists’ choices.

As Collectionzz explained, Liquid Garden is “a 60s-style psychedelic rock poster based on ‘Voodoo Child’ by Jimi Hendrix. It is a mind bending and colorful illustration with many references to the classic Jimi Hendrix song. While it is one of the most impressive silkscreen posters we've ever seen, Ilovedust's approach to the project was simple: ‘when Jimi calls we know where to go.’ Well, they went there!” Ilovedust’s charity of choice for this release is the Yeovil Hospital.

Liquid Garden by Ilovedust is an 18”x24” hand numbered eight color screen print. The Main Edition is limited to 100 pieces and retails for $75, while the Variant Edition is limited to 75 pieces and retails for $100. 5 random tubes of the Main Edition will include a super rare Lava Foil Variant, while 5 random tubes of the Variant Edition will include a super rare Rainbow Foil Variant. Both versions go on sale at the Collectionzz online store at 1:30pm EDT on Friday, June 15th, for Collectionzz members and at 2pm EDT for non-members.

“You Are Strong” Screen Print by Tara McPherson x Collectionzz x Pearl Jam

Collectionzz has launched a really cool new screen print series entitled Art Unleashed: Rock Art for a Cause. It’s a collaboration with some amazing artists from around the world, who are very well-recognized within the world of rock and gig posters, with two goals in mind: to raise money for charity, and to bring to members of Collectionzz some of the most phenomenal rock art they’ve ever seen! But what’s really amazing about this project is that Collectionzz will be donating all profits from the sales of the art to the charities of the artists’ choices. How cool is that!?! The Blot will definitely be trying to snag a few prints from this exciting new series.

To create original and interpretive art, Collectionzz has asked each artist to use a song as inspiration, and harness their guttural reactions to the music itself, without limitation. For their second release, Collectionzz has asked the super talented Tara McPherson to design an art print for the classic Pearl Jam song “Why Go.” As Tara explained, “I was assigned the song ‘Why Go’ by Pearl Jam for my art print in this series with Collectionzz. After reading the lyrics I was taken with the character's strength in fighting the system and the status quo. I feel she is an icon of strength, and I wanted to illustrate her independent spirit. I see parallels with scratching letters into walls with tattooing words across your chest. There is this alternate universe hinted at through the heart shaped hole in her chest, creating a sort of portal to an alternate dimension, maybe where one’s mind would go when trapped in an isolated place. I also chose Planned Parenthood as my charity because they fight the good fight for women's health and reproductive rights. The title is a reminder, a mantra, for women everywhere going through any rough spot that life throws at you... You are strong.”

You Are Strong by Tara McPherson is an 18”x24” signed and numbered screen print. The Main Blue Hair Edition is limited to 100 pieces and retails for $75, while the Variant Pink Hair Edition is limited to just 30 pieces and retails for $100. The Main Edition and Variant Edition are seven color prints with a layer of gold flake ink. There’s also a super rare Rainbow Foil Variant that features six colors and is limited to just 10 pieces, which retails for $125. All three prints go on sale at 2pm EDT today, Monday, June 4th, at the Collectionzz online store.