![]() What does this have to do with the dancing bears you ask?Īctually a lot! Following the release of the Dead’s album, the bears motif began appearing on Stanley’s LSD blotter art, which also just so happened to be widely circulated at most Grateful Dead concerts at the time. ![]() ![]() In addition to being the band’s sound engineer, Owsley Stanley was also one of the world’s first private LSD manufacturers. The Bears originally appeared on the back cover of the Grateful Dead’s Bear’s Choice album launching the design into the public eye, but this album circulation only accounted for a portion of the rapid fame attributed to the bears. The actual principal design for the style of bear we now commonly associate with the Grateful Dead was born from a 36-point lead type slug featuring a generic bear print that Thomas found and used as his primary artistic inspiration. There is also speculation that the moniker “Dancing Bear” was attributed to Stanley in reference to his peculiar choice of dance moves at concerts while high on acid. ![]() The choice to create a symbol using bears as the focal point stems from Owsley Stanley’s nickname “Bear” given to him by childhood friends as a result of his excessive chest hair. In addition to these ubiquitous graphics, Thomas also designed the art for the The Dead’s Steal Your Face and Live Dead as well as the logo for Alembic, an American manufacturer of high-end electric guitars, basses and preamps started by Owsley Stanley, the Grateful Dead’s sound engineer. Thomas actually has a long history tied with The Dead having co-designed the band’s iconic “Lightning Bolt” logo with Owsley Stanley in 1969 as a means of keeping track of the band’s equipment while on tour. The dancing bear design was originally created by artist and renaissance man Bob Thomas for use on the back of the Grateful Dead’s 1973 album The History of the Grateful Dead, Volume 1 (Bear’s Choice). They are a staple at festivals when you want some tent site privacy while camping, or to help provide some cool shade.A Design Born from Artistic Collaboration Decorate your dorm room, yoga studio, classroom, apartment, home, camper, RV, or car. People love to keep a tapestry in their car trunks for impromptu picnics or last-minute beach adventures. Tapestries have so many uses and come in handy in all kinds of situations! They have been used as room dividers, tablecloths, bed covers, curtains, couch and futon protectors, ceiling décor, picnic blankets, and beach blankets, and they always make a great gift. Measures approximately 60" x 90" (about 5 x 7 feet). Thoughtfully designed with small loops sewn onto each corner to make it easier to hang your new tapestry. This beautiful hand-crafted tapestry is made from 100% cotton. You don't need the 3D glasses to see and enjoy the art, but they help! They make the art appear to jump off of the background. Sunshine Joy brand tapestry.įREE pair of 3D glasses included. Officially licensed by the Grateful Dead. This design was part of a limited edition special run and when it's gone it's gone. 3D Grateful Dead 90's Neon Dancing Bears Tapestry Wall Hanging.
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