I find it nothing short of blasphemy that we’ve never once had a post on the Black Harbor about the design powerhouse that is Aaron Draplin. I first encountered Draplin via a video done by Jess Gibson that was making the rounds a few years back. The video entitled, Why America is F*cked… (Graphically at Least) features Draplin passionately discussing an experience he had with a mom and pop motel in the midwest (see it below).

I love the sentiment expressed in the interview, but even more, so love the passion, the authenticity and the “let’s fuck shit up the right way” attitude of Draplin himself. Since I watched this video, I keep seeing his name and his work popping up all over the place… Most recently on Burlesque Design of North America where they were peddling a Philadephia poster Draplin just released (love you Philly) that’s part of an ongoing series on the great states and cities of North America. So Rad.

Amazing work from a truly uncompromising American Graphic Artist. If you didn’t know… now you know… get into it.