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The Happy Face Political Party Logo, Gahan Wilson Original Artwork

Creator: Gahan Wilson
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Where most political parties focus on free-market capitalism, individual liberty, supervised government footprint. environmentalism, social justice, and civil rights. Gahan Wilson's Political Party (The Happy Face Party) apparently focuses on being, as its namesake logo suggests, happy. Throughout civilization, the great political, religious, and corporate logos have ingrained their simple visuals into mass consciousness, making them immediately identifiable while projecting inspiring and commercial messages. It's fair to say that the Happy Face (designed by Harvey Ball in 1963) will stand its ground with the very best of them. Who knows, by repurposing the pop culture icon, Gahan Wilson's appeal to civility may have more to it than a simple cartoon chuckle. The gaggle of microphones on the podium is a tip-off that the speaker is a politician.
"And Now I'll Take Any Questions that Aren't Cranky!"
pen, ink, and wash on paper,
signed lower left. Unframed.
Published: "Gahan Wilson's Even Weirder", Forge: New York, 1996

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Ink, wash, pencil on paper
Condition:	Good. Overall good condition commensurate with age. Some introduction to the paper. This is from the artist's hand and use of waterbased paint on paper.
Creation Date:	1990s
Styles / Movements:	Conceptualism, Contemporary, Illustration
Incollect Reference #:	862994

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	12 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	30.48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.