1930 Childs education wall poster, published by the Evans Brothers, Illustrator not attributed.
Above: John Hassall's poster for the 1907 London revival of Peter Pan.
In1907 John Hassall (1868-1948) embarked on a series of posters celebrating Peter Pan 's return to The Duke of York Theatre in London. The seven posters in long landscape formate were hung in the foyer.
William Nicholson 1872-1949 designed the costume and set's for the original production of Peter Pan, at the Duke of York's Theatre in 1904.
There is so much repugnant about Disney, I suppose it just reflects the society it is in, but it also has to be admitted that it shapes society massively, sexism, classism, racism indeed every ism are all flaunted here. Peter Pan is no innocent story with it's racism against native Indians and many other issues, I would need years to write about it, but for now here is some of the amazing artwork created by animators including Mary Blair as concept work for Disney's Peter Pan in 1953.
Above: A detailed map of Peter Pan's Kensington Gardens by Leslie MacDonald Gill, a noted early-twentieth-century British graphic designer, cartographer, artist and architect. (1923)
Above:1953 Walt Disney Map of Neverland
There is a new challenge by Monty Lee and a supportive band of amazing illustrators on instagram. Monty's challenges have made me so happy over the last couple of years. either as one of the mentors or just enjoying the camaraderie of participation and the joyous focus of exploration of specific subjects or elements of illustration.
This challenge starts on the 24th of February and it is Peter Pan! So you have two weeks warning from me.
This post celebrates the 2015 incarnation of this story illustrated by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima of Studio MinaLima. Their version has a retro but very contemporary feel because of the use of silhouette and colour and the wonderful inclusion of activities such as hand claps and kite making.