CANNONBALL PRESS
RALPH STEADMAN (FEAR & LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS)
A lot of the artwork produced by the group reminds me of Ralph Steadman illustrations. Steadman is a famous illustrator who creates political and social caricatures (most notably known for his work for Hunter S. Thompson's Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas). His work emanates certain sadistic and exaggerated nuances similar to the Cannonball Press. A lot of Steadman’s work denotes a sense of chaos, even when no particular situation is being expressed.
RALPH STEADMAN CANNONBALL PRESS
Although the Carnival is an apparent reoccurring theme for the Cannonball Press, there are several other cryptic messages that illicit exclusive introspection of the artists. I think this peculiar facet is mandatory in a piece of work that creates interest, and both Steadman and the Cannonball Press display memorable portrayals of enigmatic parts of themselves.
CANNONBALL PRESS RALPH STEADMAN
A lot of the graphics appear to be loud, frenetic, and full of movement. Neither of the artists would be acknowledged as versatile in my opinion, instead they capture a consistent style and manifested personality throughout their work. Similarly, the observing majority probably either loves or hates the outspoken personalities being conveyed. I think they’re both pretty bitchin.
CANNONBALL PRESS
RALPH STEADMAN
THIS IS APPEALING
These Specific prints are slightly obscene and very appealing. There is a focal point in each of the pictures which contrasts from the prints that are heavily saturated with commotion. Although some of the pictures are a little lewd, they depict a tangible character or message. I think that the approach of profanity in order to be heard is entirely misunderstood by most and contrary to myopic misinterpretation, is an affective way to communicate one’s thoughts via artwork. Some may be repulsed or offended by the explicit material but those people are boring and have no swagger. I’d rather have some simulated brain activity in response to looking at a representation of someone than feel as if I’ve seen it a hundred times before. More importantly I have no idea what’s going on here, I’d rather not think about it, and these people seem delightfully absurd so I don’t intend on finding out.
THIS IS WHAT I THINK IS GOING DOWNN
I think this incredibly apathetic individual is watching an octopuss massacre a farm, maybe the petting zoo at the carnival. I know he's not the octopuss because, although people can be half octopuss, they never kill cows without watching. That pointy thing is either a wand or a giant splinter which would explain why this octopuss is so mad.
This reminds me of a slave because it states "dig" like its some kind of order. He also appears to be melting which would signify it's hott out. He's wearing shoes that look like baseball caps, maybe because he's in quicksand. I think this slave decided to dig a bottle of moonshine out of quicksand and now he's melting. That's probably a valuable metaphor for something.
This bird is totally fried. I'm surprised he has the motivation to carry around a human being for his meal but the munchies ensue some odd cravings so it's not that weird. I think there is a message in this being a bald eagle, which is symbolic of America. That man looks like an action figure that is dismayed by the fact that he wont be smoking any of that blunt. The bird seems kinda mellow though so maybe he'll smoke him up. This is clearly a message that we need to stop hunting bald eagles or else America will run out of weed.
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