In an era that has glorified Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson, the lovely artist Pink (which is actually spelled P!nk) rose up in our face, and reminded us how incredibly sexy a powerful and intelligent woman can be. Theres no shortage of attitude here. You may know her as a party girl, but several Pink posters also reveal a thoughtful sensitivity. For instance, many of the Pink posters and photos for Missundaztood are sweet and enticing at the same time. Pink is a great artist, and her most recent release, Im Not Dead, suggests that she really understands the visual and musical interests of her audience. Pink exploded on the rock scene in 2000, and has kicked ass ever since. Beginning as an R&B artist with a debut album called Cant Take Me Home, La Face Records marketed Pink as a punk pop act that forced the young artist to dye her hair pink. Pink posters from this brief era are collectables like a rookie baseball card would be for a prominent player, but Pinks career would soon diverge from this punk look and LaFace Records. With the release of Missundaztood, Pinks music rocketed to the top of the charts in the U.S. and Europe. Music tracks Get the Party Started, Dont Let Me Get Me and Just Like a Pill launched a massive demand for her posters that has only increased over time. While Pinks third album Try This was only a modest success in the US, and her most recent release Im Not Dead will not likely break any of her sales records, it is wonderful to see Pink sporting her trademark rebellious attitude for her cover art and new posters. Foremost, Pink is a character performer. Like most of her music, her public persona is designed to be rebellious and sexy, and rumors that her love affair and marriage to motorcycle racer Carey Hart have softened the style of her art have been completely dispelled. The Pink Posters and screaming cover art for her 2006 release should also bury any lingering suspicions that Pink has softened her tone. While she has fun with this character, dont believe for a minute that she will let her wild looks define her. This woman is intelligent, strong and beautiful, and she is definitely not afraid to walk along the razors edge of controversy. One of her best Pink Posters was shot in support of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and a New York club that banned people wearing fur from entering their establishment. As Pink tears off a t-shirt with Cruelty written on it, the poster said, The only wildlife at Centro-Fly is human. No Fur Coats Allowed. P!nks open and very real demonstration of passion leaves no doubt that she believes in what she says. Having mastered the rhymes and rhythms of pop music, Pink is also using her stage to make critical social commentary. In an open letter to George W. Bush, a track called Dear Mr. President on her most recent release takes the failing President to task for his hollow words of empathy and policies that have led to deaths and impoverishment of thousands. You wont see that kind political savvy from Christina Aguilera. Another track called Stupid Girls openly criticizes women that act brainless and superficial. One line of the song asks With their itsy bitsy doggies and their teeny-weeny tees, where, oh where, have the smart people gone? While P!nk is, and always will be, a rocker, this is the kind of rock music that parents should ask their kids to download. Her image has matured (a little), but the thoughtfulness behind her message and posters have grown tremendously. Though, her music doesnt take life too seriously, or nag us about our social responsibility. Pink now approaches her music and public like a lovable big sister. It takes us to parties, gives us a great life example, and tries to keep us out of trouble. You cant beat that in this day and age. |
