Poster Image
$20
Item#: 2025SYR11
Purchase Details
11x17-inches, printed on heavy weight (100-pound) Hammermill cover paper. We package each print with a piece of chipboard in a clear plastic sleeve.
You also receive…
An information page with photos of the artist and poet, and hand-written comments from each.
Medium- and large-format posters are available by custom order. Contact us for details.
Poem Inspiration Location
It Made Me Whoop
poster information
Description
It made me whoop to see my bell bottom jeans
and Nehru shirt come boppin' out of Boom Babies
before I even left the parking lot.
When Boom Babies opened, it only sold vintage clothing. As a Baby Boomer myself, I loved going there in the 80’s. As I perused the racks, my mind traveled to my high school sewing class. I had made this mind-blowing (at least to me) paisley Nehru shirt. It looked groovy with my People’s Place bell bottom jeans.
When I saw the list for this year’s Poster Project, I had to pick Boom Babies. I had this vision of donating these bell bottoms and Nehru shirt and then seeing a young girl, resembling the hippy 1969 Ellen, come bopping out of the store, wearing what I had just dropped off before I even left the parking lot. It does make me whoop just to think about it.
Poetry and artwork endure, just like vintage clothing, transporting us to a memory; another time and place that remain forever inside us. Being selected for the Syracuse Poster Project is an honor and a dream come true. Thank you!
After spending a year in Syracuse, I have had the chance to immerse myself in the area’s scenic beauty and the vibrant local businesses, which really bring the community to life. One store that left a lasting impact on me was the Boom Babies store.
The bus I take to university every day, passes on the street where Boom Babies is located, and from the moment I first saw it, I was captivated. The store’s eclectic mix of vibrant gowns, dresses, and vintage clothing never fails to amaze me. Every time I pass by, it brings a smile to my face.
Ellen McCauley’s poem perfectly captures the essence of that energy, so when I was selecting a poem, I knew this was the one. I was inspired by the bold, colorful fashion posters of the 60’s while making this poster. The pop of color, dynamic patterns and the sheer energy of it were elements I wanted to capture. To complete the poster, I also draw inspiration from the psychedelic poster style, incorporating ornate and distorted lettering to amplify the playful spirit I wanted to express.