Jim Fitzpatrick (artist)
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Jim Fitzpatrick is an Irish artist famous for Irish folk art. Perhaps his most famous piece is 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. 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 (Phil Lynott was a close friend of his) and for Sinéad O'Connor's album "Faith and Courage" in 2000. For The Darkness' 2003 single "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" Jim partnered with his son Conánn.
[edit] Selected works
- The Book of Conquests 1978 p/b ISBN 0-525-47511-7, 1991 p/b ISBN 0-905895-14-2
- The Silver Arm (1981) ISBN 1-85028-081-9
- The Children of Lir (with Michael Scott) (1992) ISBN 0-7497-0888-3
