Guy Juke

Often darkly detailed, his work include shadowy and angular figures inspired by horror films, haunting western landscapes, and loopy cartoon characters.

The two rented loft studios on the top floor of Half Price Books retail store (a former laundry at 16th and Lavaca Austin TX) where the entire building was populated with artists, artisans, dancers and musicians.

[4] His work is also recognized for its darkly detailed, sometimes shadowy figures inspired by horror films, haunting western landscapes, and loopy cartoon characters.

He created concert posters using his unique graphic design for many performers including Joe Ely, B-52s, Willie Nelson, Frank Zappa, Talking Heads, Pavarotti, Asleep at the Wheel, and Roy Buchanan.

[1] In addition to his graphic art, Juke has performed as a guitarist with Butch Hancock, Ponty Bone, Doak Snead and as Blackie White in the Cornell Hurd Band.

The retrospective included posters for shows by Frank Zappa, Talking Heads, Rickie Lee Jones, as well as Texans Asleep at the Wheel and Townes Van Zandt.

[4] In 2016 Juke's work was included in the "Homegrown: Austin Music Posters 1967 to 1982" exhibit, mounted by the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos.