Jack Dylan Signed Original Hand Drawn "Because We Can" Poster Art

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It is very seldom that one comes across such a young and very talented artist such as Jack Dylan who is quickly making a name for himself in the pop art world. I met Jack at a pop art exhibition and for some reason or other our karma intertwined and after many encounters of drinking espressos at a Montreal cafe I was able to convince Jack to sell me some of his original pen and ink drawings that he created for some of the best known rock bands in the world as well as some pop culture plays and which have never been made available to lovers of pop art. This particular work of art was created for the play "Because We Can" which was choreographed by Andrew Tay and Sarah Kleinplatz.

Jack has also produced full color posters of his original works and we will be including the applicable poster with this pen and ink drawing.

The original pen and ink drawing measures 23 1/2" x 11 3/4" The full color poster measures 17 1/2" x 11 1/2".

Born November 14th, 1983, in Stratford Ontario. Jack studied painting and sculpture at the Beal School of Art in London Ontario from which he graduated. Jack, moved to Montreal in the Fall of 2003. He co-founded a large studio and venue space known as “The Electric Tractor”. He continued to paint and exhibit in cafes and shops, but during this time, became increasingly active as a poster artist and illustrator, creating works to advertise the shows and events in the music community.

He co-founded “Friendship Cove” with fellow Stratford-ite and musician Graham Van Pelt, 2007 Polaris nominee Miracle Fortress (Van Pelt) recorded the album “Five Roses” at Friendship Cove.

Jack continues to live in Montreal, works with the music community, show-casing his posters through music venues and festivals like “Pop Montreal”, “Sled Island”, and “Le Guess Who” (Utrech, The Netherlands). Working actively as a commercial Illustrator, Jack recently created works for publications such as “Eye Weekly” (Toronto), “The Mirror,” (Montreal), “Anthem Magazine,” (USA), and “Masionnuve” (Montreal).

BECAUSE WE CAN

Choreographers: Sasha Kleinplatz and Andrew Tay Dancers: Andrew Tay, Livia Pellerin, Amanda Wurts Original Music: vitaminsforyou Lighting: Paul Chambers Rehearsal Director: Helen Simard Costumes: Yso

For their first creation as an official company, Wants&Needs dance take an unapologetic look at the world of the drunk. Focused around three lost souls on one debaucherous night, Because We Can examines our love of drink: its ceremony, its pleasure, and its danger.

Starting with one lonely drink, the work portrays a series of striking images of intoxication, gradually descending the trio of young friends into deeper levels of inebriation.

An examination of the mental state of euphoria and its ability to shed the inhibitions of those whom it affects, Because We Can allows the spectator a voyeuristic view into what transpires as the trio slowly lose control. Blurring the line between fun and insanity, friendships are pushed to the limits of what is acceptable and relationships shift into places they probably should not go.

Accompanied by an original music score by acclaimed intr_version recording artist vitaminsforyou (recently nominated for the Quark International music prize). His stark and emotive composition marks his fifth collaboration with the choreographers of Wants&Needs Danse and provides the perfect rhythmic counterpart to this night of reckless abandon.

Not trying to pass judgment on the life of the young hedonist, Because We Can instead asks the spectator to draw their own conclusions after having a glimpse into their strange and confusing world.

Item ID: ME-3007