Working with artists to create gig-style posters for every home match of Ipswich Town’s first season back in the Premier League.
We’re big fans of Simon’s humorous paintings and asked him to help us with an idea we had for the visit of Manchester United.
Needless to say, we’re very pleased with what he came up with.
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UPDATE:
THANK YOU! This has proven to be very popular and our initial run sold out very quickly.
We’ve now caught up with the orders we received and have a very small amount of signed prints left available.
We shall put these online at 18:00 GMT on Tuesday 19 November.
Also available will be an unsigned version of the print.
Poster #6: Ipswich Town v Manchester United by Simon Farr
Sam is a Suffolk-based illustrator who has worked for some of the biggest names in the business - including Apple, The Guardian and The Wall Street Journal.
To say we’re thrilled at having him design a poster for Call Me Ted is an understatement.
Here’s what Sam has to say:
”I grew up in a village just outside Ipswich, and I have so many amazing memories of going to Portman Road when I was younger with family and friends, so designing this poster was an incredibly nostalgic experience for me.
“One of the last games I went to was the play-off final at Wembley 24 years ago to see Ipswich beat Barnsley 4-2! It’s such a vivid memory and the energy I felt walking into Wembley Stadium with so many Town fans was an incredible experience that I’ll never forget.
“I wanted this design to convey the energy and intensity of the sport, and I wanted to make a design that the fans and the club would enjoy. The inspiration for this poster started with looking at the classic Ipswich Town 1950s souvenir programmes, that have bold character based illustrations and only using one or two colours.
“I wanted to try and capture the essence of these vintage programmes by using a limited colour palette and create bold character based illustrations, and capture the essence and likeness of the full Ipswich squad.
“I love to illustrate busy and energetic character illustrations, with overlapping elements and incorporate a sense of movement within the work, and that’s what I tried to do with this design.
“I moved back to Suffolk recently after 12 years of living in London, and most of my work is for clients outside of the UK, so it’s great to be living back in Suffolk and be involved in a local project and create something for a club that was a massive part of my childhood and that means so much to the community.”
Poster #5: Ipswich Town v Leicester City by Sam Peet
Catalina Carvajal has seemingly been on a one-woman mission to brighten up the buildings of Suffolk. Her joyful murals can be seen around Ipswich and further afield, with the pieces filled with colour and often featuring delightful animals.
Her poster for the Ipswich v Everton match is a real treat. It’s added some Colombian flair and presented the two clubs in a truly original way.
Here’s what Catalina has to say:
“Designing this poster gives me a strong sense of belonging and purpose, along with a deep nostalgia. It takes me back to my childhood in Bogota, cheering on our blue team, Millonarios, with my dad at football matches.
“Since arriving in the UK in 2017, Ipswich has been my home. The town and its people have welcomed me warmly, and although the adaptation has been challenging, I've thrived here as an individual and as part of the community. I had the privilege of witnessing Ipswich returning to the Premier League. British football has always been iconic in Latin America, and it's fantastic to experience it firsthand.
”For the poster, I wanted to celebrate the Suffolk pink and the Suffolk Punch, a recurring symbol in my art. It felt perfect to include them in this tribute, especially as they're part of the Ipswich Town crest, which was a big inspiration for the illustration. I aimed to respectfully reinterpret the crest to honour the vibrant and celebratory spirit of football.
“I love watching people come together, enjoy themselves, find common ground, no matter where they come from, and take pride in their community. The buzz and excitement around the ground on match day is a universal experience across the globe.
“The sense of hope and expectation is palpable wherever you are and whoever you are supporting. The smell changes, though.
“In Ipswich, it's fried onions; in Bogota, it's empanadas. Both are delicious.”
Poster #4: Ipswich Town v Everton by Catalina Carvajal
Call Me Ted are long time admirers of Joel Millerchip, who was born and bred an Aston Villa fan in Birmingham but now calls Suffolk his home.
For his poster he pays tribute to an all time great - Dalian Atkinson.
“As someone who played for both Ipswich Town and Aston Villa, Atkinson holds a special place for fans of both clubs, and this piece is my tribute to his time at both,” Joel says.
“I aimed to express my admiration for him both as a footballer and as a person. He was a striking force on the field, known for his talent and work ethic. In the poster, I placed him at the heart of the composition, using bold line and blurred textures to add emphasis to his striking and well known glare.
“I surrounded him with colourful flowers to symbolise not only respect but also the vibrancy and positivity he radiated on and off the pitch.
“The flowers represent peace and life, contrasting with the intensity of sport, and highlighting his lasting legacy.”
Poster #3: Ipswich Town v Aston Villa by Joel Millerchip
We first got to know Tom Armstrong after becoming huge fans of Dingus Khan, and love the style and humour of his artwork.
“Doing this poster has been the most fun I've had at my drawing board for a long time,” he says.
“It’s always good to make art about something you love, and I love going to watch ITFC.
“Doing a poster for an event that has already sold out is also a nice first!”
The print is available in person from the Greyhound pub in Ipswich, or online below:
Poster #2: Ipswich Town v Fulham by Tom Armstrong
Poster #1: Ipswich Town v Liverpool by Go Bernard
Our first artist is Town season ticket holder Steve Haugh, aka Go Bernard.
“I wanted to capture the shared excitement of generations that have seen us in the Premier League before, and those that haven’t,” he says.
“What’s made the success of these last two seasons extra special is watching it all with my daughters (and nieces!), sharing all of these incredible moments and making memories with them.”
Our first print is available in person from the Greyhound pub in Ipswich, or online below:
