In Like Flint 1967

This is a poster by Robert Peak, made for the film "In Like Flint." I'm imagining Peak, in his studio, brush in hand, thinking about the ways colors vibrate off each other, like the tangerine orange paired with a super-hot pink. These choices are so instinctive, it's about gut feeling. You make a mark, stand back, look, and adjust. The shapes are dynamic. The bright colors and surreal composition create a sense of excitement. It is easy to see connections to other image-makers of the period—illustrators, graphic designers, and fellow poster artists. These practitioners have influenced each other, sharing ideas and approaches to visual communication. There is an ongoing conversation between painters across generations. The choices that Peak makes open up a space of imagination. We don't know what this work means for sure but it's an invitation.