Syd Barrett, Wish You Were Love, 1980
© Ginger Gilmour

Syd Barrett, Wish You Were Love, 1980

Painting
By Ginger Gilmour
About the image
This striking painting serves as a powerful homage to Syd Barrett—the brilliant, tragic founding member of Pink Floyd and the enduring muse behind the band's most legendary work.

This artwork masterfully weaves together some of the band’s most legendary motifs into a single, evocative design. The hauntingly shadowed portrait of Barrett is set against a vivid rainbow spectrum reminiscent of The Dark Side of the Moon. Within his dark silhouette, a beautifully rendered fishbowl houses two goldfish alongside the immortal hand-painted lyric, "We are two lost souls……" from Wish You Were Here.

Adding a brilliant conceptual layer for collectors, the bold typography across the top proclaims "WISH YOU WERE LOVE", while the missing piece of the classic title—"HERE"—is subtly etched inside the glass of the fishbowl below. By merging the band's most famous eras and lyrical themes, this piece beautifully captures the bittersweet essence of longing and rock folklore, making it a definitive statement piece for any music history collection.


Release Notes:
This is an original artwork by Ginger Gilmour, painted in 1980.

Collector's Notes:
This one-of-a-kind painting is hand-signed by Ginger Gilmour. It will ship from the UK upon purchase, please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

Buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity.
 

20" x 30" Canvas Size
Signed original painting
Acrylic on canvas

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Syd Barrett, Wish You Were Love, 1980
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