Juan Ortiz has created 4 new TOS Retro Art Prints, which are available now.
Star Trek.com chatted with the artist. Here’s what he had to say:
“Mirror, Mirror.”
The first January print is “Mirror, Mirror.” We love how clean and simple it is, and the boxing match flyer style. Was there anything specific that inspired your choices on this one? – Star Trek.com
Ortiz: It was the boxing match flyers that inspired me. I don’t usually lean towards bold colors, but this time it works to reflect the excitement that a boxing match usually evokes. I chose the two Spocks because of the way “evil” Spock’s iconic goatee strongly contradicts good/regular Spock.
“The Tholian Web”
“The Tholian Web” print is very striking. Take us through your choices: the photo of William Shatner, the white spacesuit, the bold red lettering, etc. – Star Trek.com
Ortiz: This one, and several others, were inspired by the Russian film posters of the mid 1920’s to early 1930’s. What I like about those posters is their mix of photos along with illustrations. Which is perfect for me, because I don’t want to be bogged down with just one style. Since I went with a black and white image, I went with the red on the title so that it would pop. I think the font mirrors the style of the spacesuit, a bit.
“Miri”
What were you aiming for with the “Miri” art print? – Star Trek.com
Ortiz: I was hoping to convey a sense of melancholy. The tears from her left eye were originally going to be scabs from the planet’s virus. Likewise, the hair along the right creates an almost waterfall or a river of tears effect. I also wanted Miri to be as special as Kirk thought she was, so I made her larger than life against the Enterprise.
You have a lot of advertising-style copy on the “Miri” art print. What went into the decision to go that route? – Star Trek.com
Ortiz: The extra copy was a design decision. During my research into this episode, I discovered that it had been banned in the UK for two decades. That seemed like an interesting bit of info to tease in a poster. I’m not sure exactly why, but there is a certain amount of violence and kids watching were probably afraid of what puberty might hold for them.
“The Savage Curtain”
“The Savage Curtain” is incredibly eye-catching, with the bold red, the upward-staring eyes and the vapor trail of credits. Explain those choices: the red, the eyes and the vapor trail of credits. – Star Trek.com
Ortiz: There is that great image of Lincoln when he appears to the Enterprise, out in space. I thought I would take that and tie it in with the title, turning Lincoln’s visage into a huge red “curtain.” The credits as vapor trails was a way of creating movement, by reading them into the image, along with the Enterprise.
If we only let you put one of these four prints on your wall at home, which would it be and why? – Star Trek.com
Ortiz: I think “Mirror, Mirror” would look good on the wall. It’s a great episode and the bold colors will make it a focal point.
QMx will offer the four prints as a set of plated-printed lithographs on 100-pound, aqueous-coated, satin-finish paper. Each print measures 18 inches x 24 inches. All four prints are just $34.95. Pre-order now in the US and Canada at QMxOnline.com
Pyramid will have the images available in the UK on Wood for £39.99 (43x59cm) and £49.99 (45x76cm), Canvas for £59.99 (60x80cm) and as Framed Art Prints at £49.99 (60x80cm). UK fans will be able to purchase the items at Amazon.co.uk,ForbiddenPlanet.co.uk and Oneposter.co.uk.
Original source Star Trek.com
