“I enjoyed it very much but when it was over I moved onto the next project,” he said. “Yellow Submarine” was a fun project but Campbell had no idea at the time it would last as long as it has or have such an impact on the culture. It’s particularly powerful to those who lived through it.” Having the music come together with the art of the age really sweeps you back to the 1960s. There were three waves of art and psychedelic art was the third one.
“The movie captures the spirit of the age. “There’s been an enormous longevity to it,” Campbell said. According to Al Brodax, a producer on the film, Campbell deserves a lot of credit for helping tie its distinctive look all together. However, Campbell was a key player in the legendary animated movie, which introduced the world to flying gloves, the Nowhere Man, Pepperland and, of course, the Blue Meanies. He said he always needs to remind people of this lest he get more credit than he believes he deserves. But when asked about the project, Campbell is quick to point out he was only one member of a team.
The Beatles were a major part of his career and the images from “Yellow Submarine” have become iconic. The work he did with the Beatles shows their growth as artists over a short period of time, from the lovable Mop Tops in the Saturday cartoon series to the psychedelic version of the Fab Four in “Yellow Submarine.” The exhibit is free to attend and all of the works will be available for purchase. I love putting on shows for people and showing them my paintings and my drawings.”Īpproximately 50 pieces will be on display at the gallery. The only thing I get tired with are seeing the McDonald’s everywhere. “It’s always interesting to meet with people in Connecticut or Memphis or Minneapolis. “I love going to different places and meeting people from everywhere,” Campbell said.