Another from my series of iconic Seventies & Eighties Punk Rock and New Wave record sleeves reimagined as standout Pop Art to show in an installation or hang in your space.
New Order – Blue Monday FAC72 12″ Vinyl Single (1983)
600mm acrylic painting on MDF with pine former.
New Order’s Blue Monday: A New Pop Art Revolution
Dive into the iconic world of New Order’s groundbreaking single through a stunning 600mm pop art interpretation that celebrates the legendary Blue Monday sleeve design.
This revolutionary artwork captures the essence of Peter Saville’s innovative design – a hand painted visual homage to the most famous 12″ single in music history. The piece reimagines the original floppy disk-inspired sleeve, breaking down its intricate colour-coded messaging into a bold pop art statement.
Artistic Highlights:
- Inspired by the original 1983 Factory Records release
- Painted on large 600mm MDF with a substantial pine former
- Stand alone as an installation or part of a Pop Art display
- Hang in your space, its a stand-out art piece
- Faithfully recreated design which is different on each side
- Explores the unique color-coding system that made the original sleeve legendary
- Transforms the innovative technical design into a vibrant artistic statement
- Celebrates the intersection of music, technology, graphic design and now ART!
The artwork pays tribute to Saville’s groundbreaking concept – a sleeve that was more than just packaging, but a coded message decipherable through a complex colour wheel. Each colour block tells a story, reflecting the innovative spirit of New Order’s most iconic track.
A unique piece that bridges music history and contemporary art, this large-scale painting captures the revolutionary spirit of Blue Monday – a track that redefined electronic music and graphic design in one extraordinary moment.