JUNIOR TOMLIN

PROTECTORS OF BEAUTY

#ARTIST082 | BRITISH

Junior Tomlin, dubbed the `Salvador Dali of Rave’, created some of the most iconic rave flyers and record artwork throughout the 80s and 90s. His sci-fi and fantasy-infused artworks became synonymous with the rave scene of the time, and his posters have become sought-after collectables.

Tomlin’s vivid, colourful, sci-fi inspired illustrations and layouts appeared on flyers for some of the most important raves and club nights of the period – think Dreamscape, Raindance and Raveworld for starters – as well as covers for records by the likes of Renegade Soundwave, The Scientist, Depth Charge, Shades of Rhythm and Xpansions. Oh, and countless key hardcore and jungle compilations released during a time when both sounds were just becoming established.

Tomlin’s visual aesthetic was Afro-Futurism with an airbrush, though his imaginative illustrated visions seemed to draw more from dystopian graphic novels, famous comics (Tomlin also worked as a colourist for Marvel, DC, 2000AD and others), and bleak sci-fi movies than the style’s long artistic history. Junior went on to document all of his music work in his book release showcasing his iconic flyers and record covers.

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