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Custom Print I

Publisher Original Editions American
Printer Chiron Press American
1965, published 1966
Not on view
Before attending the Royal College of Art in London, Phillips studied graphic design and technical draftsmanship. He applied his skills to establish a style marked by the juxtaposition of images, like the pinup and car part here, sourced from magazines and other mass media in montage-like compositions. The title of this print—the first in a series of three—refers to custom auto-body shops where a polished enamel sheen is applied to cars. Phillips worked with Chiron Press, 
a screenprinting studio that produced posters and greeting cards. The press encouraged him to experiment with nontraditional materials such as silver foil and glossy inks, which complement the artist’s brash and vibrant style.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Custom Print I
  • Series/Portfolio: 11 Pop Artists, Volume I
  • Artist: Peter Phillips (British, born 1939)
  • Publisher: Original Editions
  • Printer: Chiron Press (New York, NY)
  • Date: 1965, published 1966
  • Medium: Screenprint
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 24 × 20 in. (61 × 50.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of William S. Lieberman, 2005
  • Object Number: 2007.49.427f
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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