Feather Trees for Syd Barrett

Feather Trees for Syd Barrett is a unique limited edition archival inkjet print by Storm Thorgeron and illustrator Dan Abbott, who worked closely with Storm for many years and is now one of the co-directors of StormStudios. For the release of An Introduction to Syd Barrett in 2010, Storm and Dan set about sketching out concepts for its cover.

“Firstly, to be vivid and colourful to reflect Syd’s creative imagination. Secondly, to be varied and diverse, which is why there are illustrations to all his songs, and thirdly to hint at the darker, sadder side of Syd’s life, hence the mirror which is not a mirror, the feather trees of autumn, and the escaping swan, breaking free from the confines of upbringing and education”. Storm Thorgerson

Here are the feather trees of autumn in sketch form; a beautifully printed image of an exquisite idea. It was printed on Hahnemühle paper by Rockarchive, London. Signed and numbered by Storm Thorgerson and co-signed by Dan Abbott. Only two prints with Storm’s signature included are left.