Wes Wilson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Wes Wilson

American artist

Date of Birth: 15-Jul-1937

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, United States

Profession: poster artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Wes Wilson

  • Wes Wilson (born July 15, 1937) is an American artist and one of the leading designers of psychedelic posters.
  • Best known for designing posters for Bill Graham of The Fillmore in San Francisco, he invented a style that is now synonymous with the peace movement, psychedelic era and the 1960s.
  • In particular, he is known for inventing and popularizing a "psychedelic" font around 1966 that made the letters look like they were moving or melting.
  • His style was heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau movement.
  • Wilson is considered to be one of "The Big Five" San Francisco poster artists, along with Alton Kelley, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, and Stanley Mouse.

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