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Set Project: Yellow Submarine research/Heinz Edelmann

Regarding the design for my project, I would like to look at the second member of the ''team'', Heinz Edelmann. It is striking that this man has a tremendous influence on a final version of the Yellow Submarine. 

Heinz Edelmann (1934-2009) Is probably the best known for directing the animation Yellow Submarine. However, he made several picture books targeted at children. Maicki Astromaus (1970) and Andromeda SR1 (1970) surely represents a science fictional fad taken by economical influence. He moves there significant problems of consumerism and careless whishes. In general, his illustrations accompanying text with political issues and societal upheaval (Kümmerling-Meibauer, 2018). 


He was born in Usti Nad Labem and start his education at Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts. After graduation, he became a freelance graphic designer. Then Edelmann could persuade his printmaking aspirations. He appeared in German magazines by a later introduction to the American market by making short cartoons about The Beatles in 1965. Scenes capture simplify appearance, however, this series pleased the fab four to suggest a contract for feature-length cartoon. In 1967 John Lennon told him, "Get your crayons out. We've got a job for you." 

Heinz Edelmann, The Beatles cartoon from Saturday Night, 1965

Heinz Edelmann, John Lennon cartoon from Saturday Night, 1965

Moreover, however, the expectations were met perfectly with such a calm artist - as he was described then. He was very eager and perfectly reflect the contemporary look of the group. He has shaped a plot, even when the main director Bob Malsen said that they were running out of money and Heinz responded ''I have an idea, we can fill the screen with numbers and it will be very cheap.'' Judging from that, we can state his endless stream of ideas. Although the predictions, Edelmann have no experience drugs on his output. Therefore, we can say that his imagination was definitely out of the land. In those times, the commercial studio could be done with Disney's animations. 

He was inspired by a comic strip Flook, publishing then in Daily Mail. 


Yellow Submarine, 1967
After reived a divided opinions of this movie, in 1970 he was encouraged to make a book Andromeda SR1, inspired by a trip to Mars. The illustrations are close to the Yellow Submarine design. However, he included a variation of mediums. In the example below, the light bulbs were made with watercolours. This procedure distinguished the form and colours, contrary to the background situation. This is an inspiring example of how to use these paints in an effective way. I would like to conclude it in my colouring process.

Heinz Edelmann, Andromedar SR1, 1970


He also designed a cover for Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. After those experiences, he became a professor at Stuttgart Academy of Fine Arts. Nevertheless, he still sustains the work on designing book covers.

His persona is still recognized for the Yellow Submarine contribution. Sadly, he depicted himself as an Ancient Mariner with an albatross around his neck. "Who likes to think that he did his best work when he was only 33?" It has been said in Liverpool, 1999 due to occasion with introducing the stamp featured by Yellow Submarine. 

He died in Stuttgart on 21 July 2009.




References:
Edelmann, H. (2021) John Lennon cartoon from Saturday Night 1965.
Edelmann,H. (1967) Yellow Submarine.
Edelmann, H. (1970) Andromedar SR1.

Kümmerling-Meibauer, B. (2018) Mixing Pop Art and Political Criticism: Heinz Edelmann’s Artwork for Children. Strenae, (13), [Online] Available from: doi.org/10.4000/strenae.1913 [Accessed 18/10/2019].

Leigh, S. (2011) Heinz Edelmann: Illustrator who helped to create the psychedelic. [Online] The Independent. Available from : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/heinz-edelmann-illustrator-who-helped-create-psychedelic-landscape-beatles-film-yellow-submarine-1767253.html [Accessed 27/04/21].

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