Monday, April 14, 2025

Poster "Join us on Mars" by Jode Thompson

Here is a poster "Join us on Mars" by Canadian illustrator Jode Thompson created for Jacob Haqq-Misra's article "Liberate the Red Planet" published on Boston Globe.

Poster 'Join us on Mars' by Jode Thompson

The poster features a retro-futuristic art style reminiscent of mid-20th-century sci-fi. The composition showcases a vibrant, warm-toned Martian landscape with jagged red rock formations. Silhouetted against this backdrop are two figures in space suits, standing side by side, gazing at the horizon where futuristic, antenna-topped structures hover above the terrain. Bold, stylized text proclaims "Join us on MARS" at the top, with "Apply for Citizenship Today" at the bottom, evoking a sense of adventure and possibility in a new frontier. The poster's textured, slightly distressed finish enhances its vintage aesthetic, blending nostalgia with a vision of interplanetary exploration.

3 comments:

  1. Somehow, this poster absolutely charms me. The retro vibe blended with the futuristic topic makes me think of a future we could’ve had. And, as always, thank you, humanmars, for yet another beautiful post!

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  2. The future of humans is on Mars! Thank you all for involving in this project!

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