Saturday 12 July to Saturday 9 August 2008 in the Garden Room
"Off the Record" - illustrations of album covers by David Dragon
David Dragon left Canterbury College of Art with a diploma in graphic design and in 1969 he started work in the design studio at the Decca Records in London. In his four years there he designed LP covers for artists as diverse as Irish rock band Thin Lizzy to Finnish composer Sibelius.
David left Decca to join EMI Records, where he continued to add to the roster of artists in his portfolio, including Cliff Richard and Glen Campbell. In the mid 70’s, when Punk burst upon the music scene, he worked on two releases that later gained cult status, Wire’s ‘Pink Flag’ and the compilation ‘Live At The Roxy’.
He went freelance in the early 80’s, when he began working with fellow designer Ken Ansell, David as illustrator and Ken as typographer. Together, we completed LP and singles sleeves for the likes of XTC and UB40, going on to found design company Clinic. He retired in March 2007, but continues to take on commissions, most recently for Oasis.
Wednesday 30 July 2008 - 1pm in the Brew House
Free Lunchtime Talk
David Dragon gives a free lunchtime talk 'Off the Record' about his time in the record industry and the inspiration for some of his work.
Places are free, but space is limited, so early booking is essential
Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3AJ
Tel: 01483 444740
Fax: 01483 444742
Email: guildfordhouse@guildford.gov.uk
Open Tuesday to Saturday. 10am to 4.45pm. Admission Free