James Bond, 007; License Revoked c. 1989

Robert Peak made this James Bond poster with bold lines and a dramatic palette. It's all about capturing a moment, right? Like a jazz solo, where the energy matters more than perfect notes. I love how the red just bleeds into the black, creating this tension like a chase scene. The white streaks, they could be headlights or maybe Bond's thoughts racing. Peak isn't trying to hide his process. You can see the layers, the sketchiness. It’s honest. And that gun! It's not just an object; it’s a symbol, rendered with a nervous energy. The red on red there, like a warning sign, a graphic scream. It reminds me a bit of Alex Katz, with that same knack for distilling a mood to its essence, but Peak's got this raw, pulp energy all his own. It’s a conversation across styles, where each artist offers a new take on seeing.