I wanted a singular dramatic image to convey the splendor, magic and enchantment of The Nutcracker in this poster. The stylized shapes, bright colors create a whimsical and delightful toy soldier.
The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra performed Tchaikovsky’s acclaimed musical score December 2017. The Holiday Concert was a heart-lifting celebration, featuring timeless holiday music, from legendary Park Ridge pianist Kent Wehman and jazz vocalist, Sara Marie Young.
The California Route 66 Museum just expanded its collection of “the most famous highway in the world” with an original poster from artist Rex Parker. The “Route 66 Rocks” poster is a tribute to the classic “Chain of Rocks Motel” sign in Granite City, Illinois. It is near the Chain of Rocks Bridge, one of the largest and most seminal spots on Route 66.
As an American artist, designer and illustrator who greatly admires the historic preservation mission of the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, I was honored that the Museum secured my original poster titled “Classical Gas.” The poster is a tribute to the Soulsby Service Station in Mount Olive, Illinois. This Route 66 icon was established in 1926 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The “Classical Gas” poster design is a celebration of vintage gas pumps, road trips and is part of my “Route 66 Rocks” poster series.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute has announced the recent acquisition of Rex Parker’s Paul Simon “Integrity” Poster.
The Paul Simon “Integrity” Poster depicts a resolute Paul Simon behind his trusted Royal typewriter,with his signature bow tie and beaming smile. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, other visual elements in the poster highlight the Senator’s passion for journalism, foreign policy and politics.
“I’m from a small town, my grandfather was a farmer who served on the board of the local grain elevator and the county 4-H Fair. He was also a founder of the local Lion’s Club and was elected a township trustee,” Parker recalls. “I grew up with my grandfather telling me stories about this mythical figure, a man of his word, a straight arrow, a politician who fought for the common folks of Illinois — Paul Simon.
“In 2002 I finally got to meet Paul Simon, while organizing a breakfast event in my current town of Park Ridge where he was the special guest of honor. Retired from politics, Mr. Simon still drew a bipartisan, overflowing crowd. I can remember people saying, “I saw him in high school” or “Always proud to vote for him.” The elder statesman shook every hand, posed for all the selfies and delivered a great speech. It was so inspiring I decided to run for city council. I won the race and got the chance to improve people’s lives through public service.
“I humbly hope the “Integrity” Poster captures Paul Simon’s boundless energy for life and is a inspiration for a new generation of public service.”
This is a bold and powerful art deco poster design of the largest single movie theater in Europe. Le Grand Rex opened on December, 8th in 1932, its art deco facade is aglow with dazzling neon signs and a dramatic soaring tower. The cinema is considered to be a landmark of art deco architecture. — Rex
