Stanley Donwood 'Darker Later' Print Available

Artist: Stanley Donwood
Title: Darker Later
Medium: Deckled 9 Color Screen Print
Size: 34 x 39 cm
Edition: 44
Prices: £444.44

Stanley Donwood is the moniker of English artist and writer Dan Rickwood, primarily recognized for his extensive, decades-long collaborative work with the band Radiohead and lead singer Thom Yorke. His signature style is a blend of abstract, often unsettling imagery with a dark, dystopian undertone, which perfectly complements the band’s music. His work frequently explores themes of environmentalism, political anxiety, and urban decay, using diverse mediums including printmaking, painting, and digital art.

The professional partnership began in the early 1990s and quickly evolved into one of the most iconic collaborations between an artist and a musical act. Donwood is the creative mind behind nearly all of Radiohead's album covers and associated artwork, designing everything from the distressed, chaotic landscape of OK Computer (1997) to the clinical, almost sterile imagery of Kid A (2000), and the intricately detailed map-like art for Amnesiac (2001). His process often involves a deep immersion into the album’s themes during the recording phase, allowing the music to directly inform the visual output.

Beyond his famous musical collaborations, Donwood has established a significant career as a solo artist, holding exhibitions in galleries across the globe, including London, Tokyo, and Los Angeles. He has also published several books showcasing his art and writing, further cementing his reputation as a versatile and prolific creator. Although he prefers to maintain a relatively low public profile, allowing his evocative and often cryptic art to speak for itself, Stanley Donwood's visual identity remains intrinsically linked to one of the most influential bands of the modern era. His legacy is defined by his ability to create powerful, narrative-driven imagery that resonates deeply with a global audience.