Jimi Hendrix, "Third Eye", 1967
Karl Ferris took his Halo portrait of Jimi Hendrix and added an analogue Moiré graphic layer with a multi-coloured psychedelic design emanating from his third eye to make this artwork, a prime example of his brilliant and innovative techniques developed in the 1960s.
Karl Ferris took some of the most unforgettable photographs of the 1960’s including eight album covers. He shot the images that were used to create the covers of the US release of all three studio albums for The Jimi Hendrix Experience. These include 'Are You Experienced', 'Axis: Bold as Love', (his photograph was used to create the illustration) and 'Electric Ladyland'. He also created Donovan's 'A Gift From a Flower to a Garden' box set.
Ferris was also commissioned to do a multitude of prominent concert posters and magazine features.
He received the compliment of a lifetime when Hendrix remarked to him, on seeing his portfolio, “You’re doing with photography what I’m doing with music – going far out beyond the limits.”