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The Ultimate European Festival Guide 2019: Mario Wagner for Atlas Magazine:
Machas connects with visual artist Mario Wagner for Atlas Magazine's ultimate guide to festivals this summer.
The Ultimate European Festival Guide 2019: Mario Wagner for Atlas Magazine:
The Ultimate European Festival Guide 2019: Mario Wagner for Atlas Magazine:
The Ultimate European Festival Guide 2019: Mario Wagner for Atlas Magazine:
The Ultimate European Festival Guide 2019: Mario Wagner for Atlas Magazine:
The Ultimate European Festival Guide 2019: Mario Wagner for Atlas Magazine
Elaborate stages, world-renowned musicians and wellington boots can only mean one thing: festival season is nigh! Machas consulted Atlas Magazine by Etihad Airways for their Ultimate European Festival Guide 2019, pairing the publication with visual artist Mario Wagner.
In the opening double spread artwork, Mario creates an explosion of colour, energy and celebrity performers, channelling the lively festival tempo and contagious party atmosphere.
Headliners such as Lana Del Rey, Erykah Badu, Brandon Flowers, Vampire Weekend and Cardi B, as well as festival-goers, are brought to life in dancing tableaus. The resulting impression positively sings, evoking genres from synth pop to ska and indie rock.
In addition to this, Mario’s smaller collage pieces featured throughout the article bring out each artist’s sound: bright magenta and faded turquoise represent French pop artist Charlotte Gainsbourg and Scottish synth-pop trio CHVRCHES, whilst indie-electronic band Hot Chip receive a more monochromatic treatment alongside space imagery.
Having created collages reminiscent of thudding bass and cheering crowds of party-goers, Mario’s work is sure to inspire Atlas readers to make sure they’ll add the festival experience to their summer getaway.