Jim Fitzpatrick (artist)
Jim Fitzpatrick is an Irish artist famous for Irish folk art. He is perhaps most famous for his iconic two-tone portrait of Che Guevara, created in 1968 and based on a photo by Alberto Korda.
In 1978, he wrote and lavishly illustrated a book called The Book of Conquests, retelling of a cycle of Irish myths, the Lebor Gabála Érenn. It was printed by Paper Tiger and edited by Pat Vincent. The book retells the legends interpolated into a linear story via a series of exceptionally detailed illustrations matched with text of the deeds of might and valour contained in the myth. It is replete with intricate Celtic scrollwork and knotwork. This was followed up by The Silver Arm, which retells further portions of Irish myth. A third volume, The Son of the Sun, is listed as "in preparation" as of 2004.
He has also produced artwork for Thin Lizzy and for Sinéad O'Connor's album "Faith and Courage" in 2000.
Selected works
- The Book of Conquests (1979) ISBN 0905895142; ASIN 0525475117
- The Silver Arm (1981) ASIN 1850280819
- The Children of Lir (with Michael Scott) (1992) ASIN 0749708883
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See also
Categories: Irish painters | Irish illustrators