Anonymous artists known as The Postman paints a punk interpretation of Bob Marley.
The iconic image fused with colors on the hair, face, lips and shirt of Bob was revealed by Cedella Marley via her instagram on Monday.
The Marley Group CEO posted the image with the caption “Blessed to receive this lovely artwork from #ThePostman ❤️🎨 #CHO”
Among the words splashed across the shirt are PEACE AND UNITY, RASTAFARI, HAILIE SELASSIE, IRIE IRIE, SOUL REBEL.
The Postman Collective consists of two street artists along with their collaborators whose work surrounds music and pop culture. Many of their no commission graffiti style artwork only exist in the streets with the sole purpose of entertainment.
The Bob Marley punk inspired painting is their biggest mural yet based on an exclusive image by Island Outpost photographer Adrian Boot.
Adrian’s extensive work in cultural photography includes History of a Music Revolution and Reggae Explosion – The Story of Jamaican Music, The Bob Marley Exhibition; The Ultimate Experience – Jimi Hendrix Exhibition; The Punk Exhibition, The ReggaeXplosion exhibition and Reggae Museum in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Per World Photography Organization.
Other murals taken on the by the street artists deal with mental health, tv shows characters, tribute to other artists, rappers and other celebrities.
Check out some of their work below:
