{"product_id":"bright-eyes-by-emek-signed-and-named-santa-barbara-2005","title":"Bright Eyes by Emek (#268\/300)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition screen print by Emek Golan, executed for Bright Eyes' October 2, 2005 performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl, exemplifies the artist's distinctive synthesis of Eastern spiritual iconography with contemporary graphic design. The central Buddha figure, rendered in a gestural ink-splash technique reminiscent of Zen enso paintings, demonstrates Emek's ability to bridge traditional Asian aesthetic traditions with the visual language of rock poster art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition's symbolic density rewards careful examination. The Buddha's abhaya mudra (fear-dispelling gesture) and the placement of a heart symbol on the chest create a visual meditation on emotional vulnerability and spiritual courage, themes central to Conor Oberst's songwriting. The bilingual text elements, including Japanese kanji for 'bright eyes' (明るい目), extend the cross-cultural dialogue inherent in the imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the context of early 21st-century concert poster production, this work represents the mature phase of the limited edition rock poster revival that began in the 1990s. Emek's position as a leading figure in this movement is well-documented, and this piece demonstrates why his work commands significant collector attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5\" x 21.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emek\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear. Scuffs in portions of black coloring. Pin holes from previous hanging. Creasing in lower center and near right corner. Small creases in top center. Printed on thicker stock. Areas of paper loss on back from hanging removal. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45146501021811,"sku":"P8188","price":142.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/BRIGHT-M.jpg?v=1782936102","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/bright-eyes-by-emek-signed-and-named-santa-barbara-2005","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}