This image
is of the Queen of England which has lettering saying ‘God save the Queen’
across the eyes and ‘sex pistols’ across the mouth. The most surprising aspect
about this image is that Reid specifically used the Queen’s face as well as
covered her features which come across as very disrespectful. Many would never
imagine an artist to do so, especially to someone with such a high role, status
and great amount of respect.
This image
of a music cover was made using newsprint, photocopy, screen printing and
layers of ink which was then put together like a collage. There are several
means of media used here which makes the lettering bold and stand out and also
replicates the time period in which it was made.
The
ideas, thoughts and feelings that this
music cover design communicates is that instantly gives an impression that the
Queens power is immediately taken away from her due to the lettering that
covers the main features on her face.
At first, I
disliked the image as the Queen is someone who has a great amount of respect
towards her and should not be treated in this way. However, after looking
closely at the image and observing it in further depth, my initial opinion
began to change as it shows how brave Reid is with taking such a risk in using
the Queen’s face and covering up her main facial features with these words.
Though, my initial opinion is not completely changed as I do feel that the
image is slightly bland and plain yet does give a bold message due to the
lettering used. If I were to improve it, I would’ve have blended the lettering
with the eyes and the mouth instead of just putting it straight across her
face. I strongly like how Reid’s work is almost unusual and strange which
certainly shows the rock/punk side of the cover and he remains portraying his
theme which is very interesting.
