Umphreys McGee Vampire AP Silkscreen Print by Todd Slater Artist Proof Hand-Pulled Screen Print on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Artwork & Graffiti. AP Artist Proof 2008 Signed & AP Marked Limited Edition Run Artwork Size 15.5x21 Metallic Ink Halloween Monster Mash Up The Warfield San Francisco 2008 Umphrey's McGee Vampire AP Silkscreen Print by Todd Slater Todd Slater’s ability to merge music, pop culture, and surreal imagery is exemplified in the Umphrey's McGee Vampire AP Silkscreen Print. Created as a limited artist proof in 2008, this hand-pulled screen print brings together elements of horror, humor, and street pop art aesthetics. Designed for the band's Halloween Monster Mash Up concert at The Warfield in San Francisco, this piece captures the eerie energy of the event while maintaining Slater’s signature bold style. This print features a haunting depiction of a ghoulish vampire mummy leaning over a gravestone, where the band’s name is prominently displayed in dripping typography. The background is layered with classic Halloween treats, including pies and snack cakes, adding an unexpected playful contrast to the eerie scene. The metallic ink further enhances the visual appeal, creating a print that shimmers with texture and depth. Todd Slater's Unique Approach to Street Pop Art Todd Slater has built his reputation through a fusion of street pop art, graffiti artwork, and bold graphic design. His work is known for its intricate details, layered textures, and surreal interpretations of cultural references. This piece is no exception, as it incorporates his signature approach to screen printing, with bold outlines and a highly stylized central figure. The artist’s use of metallic ink and Halloween-inspired color palettes gives this print a dimensionality that makes it stand out among traditional gig posters. The character’s green face and eerie white bandages contrast sharply against the darker tones, while the inclusion of snack cakes in the background adds a whimsical touch that keeps the piece from being purely sinister. The Connection Between Music and Visual Art Umphrey's McGee is a band known for their progressive rock and improvisational performances, making them an ideal subject for a visually striking print. The fusion of horror imagery with music culture is a recurring theme in gig posters, as it allows artists to create collectible memorabilia that extends beyond the concert experience. This print serves as both a promotional piece and a standalone work of art, designed to be displayed and appreciated beyond the event itself. Concert posters have long been an essential part of music history, especially in the street pop art and graffiti artwork movements. These prints often blur the lines between commercial design and fine art, making them highly sought after by collectors. Slater’s approach ensures that his work remains unique, drawing inspiration from the concert’s theme while incorporating his own artistic influences. A Highly Collectible Limited Edition Print With its artist proof designation, this screen print is a rare and highly collectible piece for both music and street pop art enthusiasts. The limited-edition nature ensures that each print remains a valuable artifact, particularly among those who appreciate hand-pulled screen printing techniques. Todd Slater’s ability to infuse his artwork with both visual depth and cultural significance makes this piece a must-have for fans of modern pop art. Its combination of horror aesthetics, music culture, and street art influences solidifies it as a standout example of contemporary gig poster design.

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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Silkscreen Print by Todd Slater Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Screenprint Artwork. 2006 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of #3 of 200 Artwork Size 17x24 Silkscreen Print. Gothic Theatre Englewood Co October 6 2006. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Architecture in Helsinki, Takka Takka Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Silkscreen Print by Todd Slater Todd Slater’s silkscreen print for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah captures the raw energy and eccentricity of the band’s performance at the Gothic Theatre in Englewood, Colorado, on October 6, 2006. This limited edition screenprint, signed and numbered out of 200, showcases Slater’s ability to blend surreal imagery with bold, striking typography, making it a standout piece in modern street pop art and graffiti artwork. The print features an intense color palette dominated by reds, oranges, and pinks, with a hypnotic pattern overlaying the image of a vintage mechanical monkey, evoking a sense of chaos and movement that reflects the experimental nature of the band's sound. Silkscreen printing is a favored medium within street pop art and graffiti artwork due to its ability to layer bold, vibrant inks and create unique textures. Slater’s use of halftone patterns, distorted compositions, and hand-pulled ink adds a tactile quality to the piece, emphasizing the analog process behind its creation. Each print within the edition carries subtle variations, reinforcing the handmade nature of the artwork and aligning it with the raw energy of live music. The Visual Style and Influence of Todd Slater Todd Slater is widely recognized for his ability to merge music and visual art, crafting concert posters that go beyond promotional material to become collectible art pieces. His work often explores themes of nostalgia, surrealism, and the uncanny, making use of detailed textures, bold contrasts, and intricate compositions. The Clap Your Hands Say Yeah print exemplifies these elements, drawing viewers into an almost psychedelic experience with its vibrant hues and striking subject matter. The mechanical monkey, a recurring motif in vintage toys, creates an unsettling yet playful atmosphere. The exaggerated grin, intense eyes, and bold stripes evoke an era of carnival oddities and early animation, blending nostalgia with an underlying sense of unease. This tension is a key element of street pop art and graffiti artwork, which often seeks to provoke thought, challenge norms, and push the boundaries of visual storytelling. Gig Posters as a Form of Street Pop Art Concert posters have long been a crucial medium within street pop art, serving as both functional advertisements and artistic expressions. Unlike traditional fine art prints, these posters are deeply tied to music culture, often reflecting the mood, sound, and aesthetic of the bands they represent. The Clap Your Hands Say Yeah print follows this tradition, encapsulating the band’s energetic, genre-defying style through its bold design and dynamic composition. Artists like Slater transform these gig posters into collectible works by utilizing high-quality paper, hand-pulled screenprinting techniques, and limited edition runs. This approach ensures that each piece is unique and sought after by both music fans and art collectors. The connection between live performance and visual storytelling is a defining feature of street pop art, bridging music and design in a way that resonates across different creative communities. The Legacy of This Limited Edition Print With its vibrant aesthetic and layered symbolism, Todd Slater’s Clap Your Hands Say Yeah silkscreen print remains a notable piece in the world of modern pop art. The limited edition nature of the print, combined with Slater’s signature artistic approach, makes it a valuable collectible for fans of the band and enthusiasts of contemporary street pop art and graffiti artwork. As concert posters continue to gain recognition as fine art, works like this one highlight the enduring impact of music-inspired visuals. The fusion of bold design, intricate detailing, and thematic storytelling ensures that pieces like this not only commemorate a specific moment in music history but also stand as independent works of art, worthy of admiration and preservation.

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Clerks- Silver 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Metallic Ink Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 24 x 36 inches Alamo Draft House Viewing of the Kevin Smith Movie Clerks for Netflix in 2006

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Smodcast May the 4th AP Silkscreen Print by Todd Slater Artist Proof Hand-Pulled 4-Color Screen Print on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Artwork & Graffiti. AP Artist Proof 2010 Signed & AP Marked Limited Edition Run Artwork Size 18x24 Silver Metallic Ink. Babcock Theater April 30th 2010 Billings Montana "This is a poster for one of the first live SModCo shows we ever did: The Live Nude SMod Tour back in April 2010. We produced three different posters for that tour but this Slater piece sold the best. Only problem with it was always that I couldn't figure out which Stormtrooper is supposed to be me and which one's supposed to be Scott Mosier..." -Kevin Smith Smodcast May the 4th AP Silkscreen Print by Todd Slater Todd Slater is widely regarded for his ability to merge pop culture, humor, and intricate design into limited edition screen prints. His work captures the essence of contemporary pop street artwork and graffiti-inspired aesthetics, making each print a standout piece in the world of collectible poster art. The Smodcast May the 4th AP Silkscreen Print, released in 2010 as an artist proof, is a prime example of his expertise in blending iconic imagery with fine art print techniques. This limited edition print was created for the Live Nude SMod Tour, one of the earliest live shows from Kevin Smith’s SModCo brand. The artwork humorously reimagines Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier as stormtroopers, aligning with the Star Wars theme while incorporating a comedic spin that fans of SModcast would immediately recognize. Featuring a bold red background, detailed stormtrooper illustrations, and hand-pulled silver metallic ink accents, this screen print is a visually striking tribute to both the podcasting world and science fiction fandom. The Artistic Influence of Todd Slater Todd Slater has built a career on creating highly detailed screen prints that carry a strong pop culture influence. His work often revolves around music, film, and iconic figures, transforming familiar visuals into intricate and stylized compositions. This screen print reflects his ability to balance humor with fine art, making it a desirable piece for collectors of street pop art and graffiti artwork. His use of layered colors and metallic inks enhances the depth of the piece, making it more than just a simple homage to Star Wars. The texture and details in the stormtrooper armor highlight his technical skill in screen printing, while the handwritten text at the bottom adds a raw, organic touch that complements the street-inspired nature of his work. The Cultural Significance of Smodcast Artwork Smodcast, the widely popular podcast created by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier, has developed a cult following, making this artwork not just a visual piece but a representation of an era in podcasting history. The inclusion of the event details, including the Babcock Theater show in Billings, Montana, adds to the print’s authenticity as a moment frozen in time. Smith’s influence in pop culture extends from film to podcasting to live performances, and this poster embodies that transition. The tongue-in-cheek reference to their size compared to stormtroopers adds another layer of humor, making it an even more personal and relatable piece for fans. A Collectible Street Pop Art Silkscreen Print This artist proof version of the print is a rare and highly sought-after collectible, especially given Todd Slater’s growing prominence in the world of contemporary printmaking. The hand-pulled silkscreen process ensures that each piece carries a unique quality, making it distinct from mass-produced posters. As a fusion of street pop art, graffiti artwork, and modern pop culture references, this print stands out as a visually compelling and culturally significant work. Its limited edition status and connection to both Star Wars and Kevin Smith’s SModcast universe only add to its value, making it a must-have for collectors of limited-run screen prints and pop culture memorabilia.

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Stargate 8-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Metallic Ink Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 24 x 36 inches /// 8 screens (4 metallic inks & a black varnish star chart layer) /// signed and numbered edition of 165 (AP edition of 75) "The character of Ra, the Egyptian solar deity, is the one that has really stayed with me all these years. I wanted to give Colonel Jack O'Neil and Dr. Daniel Jackson a glimpse of what awaited them at the other end of the wormhole. The two characters view their journey in different ways. Dr. Jackson's journey is filled with childlike wonder seeing something magnificent and awe-inspiring while Colonel O'Neil bears an atomic bomb capable of producing cataclysmic results. We learn later in the film that the character of Ra is an alien life form who possessed the body of a young boy. I wanted to touch on this and add some tension to the image by showing his glowing blue eyes. The print is 8 colors and features 4 varieties of metallic gold and copper inks. There is also a hidden star chart in the background printed in a shiny black varnish." -Todd Slater

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Big Head Todd & The Monsters- Red Rock 2006 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 3-Color Metallic Ink Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater. AP Artist Proof, 12 x 34 – 3 color silkscreen (metallic copper) – S/N edition of 200. Big Head Todd at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison Colorado on June 10th 2006

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Pacific Rim 10-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Metallic Ink Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. AP Artist Proof. 24 x 36 inches /// 10 screens (with a metallic keyline layer) signed and numbered edition of 175, AP edition of 75 "When I first began seeing the early images for Pacific Rim I was immediately struck but the scale of the Jaeger’s versus the humans. These pictures served as a reminder of how fragile human life is and I decided to create my image around this thought. There's a tenderness to Guillermo's spanish films that I wanted this print to touch on. I wanted to depict these giant machines as the protectors of humanity from the mysterious beasts that emerged beneath the ocean." -Todd Slater

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Electric Six- Boston 2008 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 3-Color Metallic Ink Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater. AP Artist Proof. 12 x 32 – 3 color silkscreen – S/N edition of 200. Electric 6 Rock On Concert Cruiz, Boston Massachusetts, August 15th 2008

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Andrew WK- Austin TX 2004 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater. 24 x 24 – 2 color silkscreen – S/N edition of 100 "I dropped a stack of these off at Emo’s and heard Peaches doing her soundcheck with that track from “Lost in Translation”. I was getting married the next day and Graham from Emo’s offered to let my friends and I in free as a sort of spontaneous bachelor party. The night would not be forgotten as I ended up writing a screenplay of the night’s events that ended up in Todd Phillips hands and eventually became “The Hangover”. Long live the party indeed. Actually, I politely declined his offer and was in bed by 10 that night but you get the idea." -Todd Slater

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Ween 13- Fort Lauderdale FL 2008 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 3-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater. 24 x 32 – 3 color silkscreen – S/N edition of 200

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Electric Six- Boston 2008 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater. 12 x 32 – 2 color silkscreen – S/N edition of 200. Goode Crowley Theater, May 27th 2008, Ballroom Mafia

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Ween Roach Motel- Vermont 2007 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 2-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by Todd Slater. 24 x 32 – 2 color silkscreen – S/N edition of 200 – 2 blends. South Burlington, Vermont November 26 2007 Higher Ground

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