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The subtle inclusion of the antique map of Winnipeg is a nod to my wife's hometown, as the Hip's lyrics state, \"where the great plains begin\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourfully illustrated rendering of the North American Bison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an authentic antique map of Winnipeg blended into the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose from three colour options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\") \/ Grey","offer_id":47865677545757,"sku":"Mus_Hip-100Meridian_Gry_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\") \/ Blue","offer_id":47865677578525,"sku":"Mus_Hip-100Meridian_Blu_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\") \/ White","offer_id":47865677611293,"sku":"Mus_Hip-100Meridian_Wht_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\") \/ Grey","offer_id":47865677676829,"sku":"Mus_Hip-100Meridian_Gry_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\") \/ Blue","offer_id":47865677709597,"sku":"Mus_Hip-100Meridian_Blu_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\") \/ White","offer_id":47865677742365,"sku":"Mus_Hip-100Meridian_Wht_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/THE-HIP-100TH-MERIDIAN-GREY-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758194454"},{"product_id":"lyric-inspired-art-print-bobcaygeon","title":"Bobcaygeon","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 'Bobcaygeon' art print offers a simple, visual interpretation of The Tragically Hip's classic 1999 rock anthem. Some say the tune is about combatting intolerance, racism and conflicted emotions. The Hip references the town of Bobcaygeon as a metaphor for reconciling all of these. The night skies over the rural Kawartha Lakes town offer clarity away from Toronto's turmoil and bright lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe inspiration behind our 'Bobcaygeon' Art print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe town of Bobcaygeon and the Tragically Hip hold a special place in my heart. I grew up in the area travelling around the backroads, lakes, and rivers in the area. I'm also a longtime fan of the Hip and believe very strongly in fighting intolerance and racism. This art print evolved from these influences. The use of the compass is a nod to elements of the Phantom Power album cover graphics. The red compass arrow points northeast, a reference to Bobcaygeon's location in relation to Toronto and its colour signifies the tunes inflamed emotions. The design is set against the calm stars of the Milky Way Galaxy and features Ursa Minor (The Little Dipper) constellation anchored to the north, surrounded by simple typographic styling highlighting keywords in the song's lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art print makes a great addition to any Tragically Hip fan's collection or any art lover that appreciates musically-inspired artwork for their home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated compass placed or the Milky Way Galaxy oriented to True North\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe constellation Ursa Minor (Little Dipper) oriented to magnetic north with the tail—the North Star (Polaris)—located on magnetic north\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, minimalist typographic design that will stand the test of time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\")","offer_id":47865679446301,"sku":"Mus_Hip-Bobcaygeon_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\")","offer_id":47865679479069,"sku":"Mus_Hip-Bobcaygeon_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/THE-HIP-BOBCAYGEON-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758194408"},{"product_id":"lyric-art-print-rush-limelight","title":"Rush 'Limelight'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur ‘Limelight’ art print captures the themes of Canadian superband Rush's 1981 hit song, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimelight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Neil Peart wrote the song during a time when the band’s stardom was taking off. He describes the challenges of fame with lyrics like “Living in a fisheye lens, Caught in the camera eye” and struggling to stay in touch with reality “Beyond the gilded cage”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe inspiration behind our 'Limelight' art print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 'Limelight' art print was inspired by the song’s lyrical themes and the band's brand. The concept spins around creating a paradox between bygone eras and modern times. Vinyl LPs were the primary medium during Rush’s rise to fame. When we saw this antique drawing of the solar system, the orbital rings immediately inspired the idea of grooves on an LP. The illustration also brought to mind recurring celestial themes found in Rush’s music. The centre of the print features an antique illustration of an eye which references the 'fish-eye' and 'camera eye' lyrics on a red disk meant to emulate the circular label on the centre of an LP. An illustration of a gilded cage floats in the outer reaches of the solar system. The vinyl LP concept is completed by the inclusion of an illustrated record player tonearm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a Rush fan, a fan of classic rock music, or a fan of eclectic art, this print will make a great addition to your man cave or home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified 1850 Asa Smith illustration of the solar system backdrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign elements such as a record player tonearm, gilded cage, antique drawing of an eye and LP graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\")","offer_id":47865678627101,"sku":"Mus_Rush-Limelight_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\")","offer_id":47865678692637,"sku":"Mus_Rush-Limelight_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/RUSH-LIMELIGHT-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758194385"},{"product_id":"lyric-art-print-neil-young-hey-hey-my-my","title":"Neil Young: Hey Hey, My My","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 'Hey Hey, My My' art print captures the spirit of Neil Young's classic rock anthem from his 1979 album, \u003cem\u003eRust Never Sleeps\u003c\/em\u003e. Some say the song is a characterization to the chaotic life and death of the Sex Pistols' Johnny Rotten contrasted against the decline of Elvis Presley before his. Young himself was quoted as saying his song is a general comment on rock music‚\"The essence of the rock'n'roll spirit to me, is that it's better to burn out really bright than to sort of decay off into infinity...Rock'n'roll is right now. What's happening right this second.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe inspiration behind our 'Hey Hey, My My' art print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 'Hey Hey, My My' art print was inspired by Young's grinding guitar riffs throughout the track. The focal point of the design is his signature axe—a black Gibson Les Paul—engulfed in flames. His famous lyric is set in typography that mimics marquis lights. These gradually fade away as the flames envelope his guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art print makes a great addition to any classic rock music fan's collection or any art lover's modern home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto illustration of a Gibson Les Paul guitar and flames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarquis typographic title treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\")","offer_id":22133306247,"sku":"Mus_HeyHey_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\")","offer_id":41785398087,"sku":"Mus_HeyHey_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/NEIL-YOUNG-HEY-HEY-MY-MY-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758194361"},{"product_id":"lyric-inspired-art-print-nautical-disaster","title":"Nautical Disaster","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 'Nautical Disaster' art print offers Tragically Hip fans a visual interpretation of a classic from their 1994 \u003cem\u003eDay for Night\u003c\/em\u003e album, recently voted to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cbcmusic.ca\/posts\/12502\/the-tragically-hip-s-top-10-songs-a-cbc-music-poll\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link redirects to CBC Music website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCBC Radio's top 10 list of fan-favourite Hip songs\u003c\/a\u003e. There is no absolute consensus on the meaning behind the lyrics but in a \u003cspan\u003eCan-Rock\u003c\/span\u003e interview, Gord Downie said the song was inspired by the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck on May 27, 1941, at 10:39 AM in the frigid waters off France— a wreck that claimed over 2000 lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe inspiration behind our 'Nautical Disaster' Art print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNautical Disaster is among my favourite tunes as well. The design evolved from hours of listening to the lyrics and the mental images they drew in my mind. An antique nautical chart in the background overlaid on a vintage, period 1940s alarm clock sets up the story. An image of the Bismarck incorporated into the face of the clock connects the 'disaster' theme to the 'dream' concept woven through Downie's lyrics. Using an alarm invokes the concept of him waking from his dream. The hands of the clock are set to 10:39, and subtle details such as the latitude and longitude coordinates of the ship's resting place and S.O.S. Morse Code are added to the story. The clock face features my favourite passage from the song's lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art print makes a great addition to any Tragically Hip fan's collection or any art lover that appreciates musically-inspired artwork for their home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic antique nautical chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic image of the German battleship, Bismarck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1940s period alarm clock illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, minimalist typographic design that will stand the test of time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\")","offer_id":47865678922013,"sku":"Mus_Hip-NautDisaster_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\")","offer_id":47865678954781,"sku":"Mus_Hip-NautDisaster_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/THE-HIP-NAUTICAL-DISASTER-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758194337"},{"product_id":"lyric-inspired-art-print-wheat-kings","title":"Wheat Kings","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur '\u003cem\u003eWheat Kings\u003c\/em\u003e' art print offers Tragically Hip fans a visual interpretation of their classic song from the 1992 \u003cem\u003eFully Completely\u003c\/em\u003e album, recently voted in No. 1 by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cbcmusic.ca\/posts\/12502\/the-tragically-hip-s-top-10-songs-a-cbc-music-poll\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"redirect link to CBC Music website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efans on CBC Radio's all-time Hip song list\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe story behind our 'Wheat Kings' Art print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA photo of a dark, looming, Saskatchewan prairie sky at dusk sets the mood to the song's opening lyric‚\"Sundown on the Paris of the prairies\". The ghostly figure of a derelict grain elevator references the lyric‚ \"And all you hear are the rusty breezes\". Prairie grain elevators are also typically named for their town and the opening lyric seemed a perfect fit for this. The facing wall features a 'Wheat Kings' logo, inspired by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool logo, to give the print its namesake. The night sky is filled with a photo I took of Gord Downie singing \u003cem\u003eWheat Kings\u003c\/em\u003e during the band's 2016 farewell tour. Thousands of fans sang in unison and swayed to the lyrics with their cellphones alight. It was as is if they were recreating the distant shimmering city lights of Saskatoon from a cold January night. By sheer coincidence an eerie figure stood high in an arena doorway that night, looking on as if David Milgaard (wrongfully convicted for the 1969 murder of Gail Miller) was there to witness one last version of the Hip's power anthem written for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful photo of a Saskatchewan stormy prairie sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe background photo was taken by me of the stadium during the Hip's performance Wheat Kings on August 18, 2016, in Ottawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (14\" x 11\")","offer_id":47865679118621,"sku":"Mus_Hip-WheatKings_14x11","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (20\" x 16\")","offer_id":47865679151389,"sku":"Mus_Hip-WheatKings_20x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/THE-HIP-WHEAT-KINGS-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758198213"},{"product_id":"lyric-inspired-art-print-ahead-by-a-century","title":"Ahead by a Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 'Ahead by a Century' art print offers a simple, visual interpretation of the Tragically Hip's 1996 classic song from their Trouble at the Henhouse album. I've always been amazed by The Hip's lyrics and their ability to attack the concept of love from an abstract, poetic angle. Everyone interprets their lyrics a little differently, but I've always felt the tune was about a childhood sweetheart relationship going sour. As we grow up, we change and grow apart, and sometimes it takes a major crisis to show us our differences. When it happens, it suddenly becomes real that the other is way ahead and already moved on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe inspiration behind our 'Ahead by a Century' Art print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lyric which has always resonated most with me is tucked into the hornet's wings. \"That's when the hornet stung me...\" has always been a metaphor to me for that crisis moment in a relationship. The antique hornet illustration symbolizes the age of the relationship portrayed through the song. The honeycomb background speaks to the sweetness and innocence of the early stages of any relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art print makes a great addition to any Tragically Hip fan's collection or any art lover that appreciates musically-inspired artwork for their home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique illustration of a European Hornet common to North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple, minimalist typographic design that will stand the test of time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\")","offer_id":47865677414685,"sku":"Mus_Hip-Century_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\")","offer_id":47865677447453,"sku":"Mus_Hip-Century_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/THE-HIP-AHEAD-BY-A-CENTURY-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758194313"},{"product_id":"blue-rodeo-strange-beautiful","title":"Blue Rodeo: Strange \u0026 Beautiful","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhenever I get the chance, I like to catch my favourite bands' live. I love the lights and the ambiance, the rushing around before the band takes centre stage. There's energy in the air. Some might get bored waiting, but for me, there's so much to see and capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne summer evening while waiting for the band Blue Rodeo to take the stage I snapped this photo of the stage setup and lighting. When I got home I noticed a young woman had stepped into my shot. I thought it was a \"strange and beautiful\" coincidence, and with a little editing magic, she was incorporated as the focal point of the piece.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe inspiration behind our 'Blue Rodeo: Strange \u0026amp; Beautiful' Art print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy 'Strange \u0026amp; Beautiful' piece was inspired by the evening and one of my favourite Blue Rodeo songs, Lost Together. If you look closely, it incorporates a little Canadian northern sky astrology, subtly tucking in the constellations of Ursa Major (Big Dipper) and Minor (Little Dipper). The young woman's gaze takes in the stage and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePolaris (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe North Star) at the tip of the Little Dipper's handle. A shooting star cuts through the middle, dotting the 'i' for emphasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art print makes a great addition to any music fan's collection or any art lover that appreciates mystical artwork for their home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of Blue Rodeo's stage setup before a headline event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstellations of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrsa Major and Minor\u003c\/span\u003e with a shooting star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (12.5\" x 12.5\")","offer_id":47865677971741,"sku":"Mus_LstTogether_12x12","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 16\")","offer_id":47865678004509,"sku":"Mus_LstTogether_16x16","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/BLUE-RODEO-STRANGE-BEAUTIFUL-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758194291"},{"product_id":"lyric-inspired-art-print-if-i-had-a-million-dollars","title":"Barenaked Ladies—Million Dollars","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"If I had a million dollars\" became one of the Barenaked Ladies \u003c\/span\u003ethe band's best-known songs and a show favourite. Back in 1991, an enthusiastic fan threw a box of Kraft Dinner on stage during the song. Word spread and the ritual grew a little too popular. Fans threw so many boxes on stage that the band eventually asked them to leave them at the door in food bank donor bins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe inspiration behind our 'Million Dollars' art print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're Canadian, this song and Kraft Dinner (KD) go together like ham and eggs. I couldn't resist drawing inspiration from the KD box design and the song's lyrics. I guess the only thing that's missing is ketchup (Dijon ketchup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a Barenaked Ladies fan in your life that would get a kick out of this print, get if for them and put a smile on their face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Or keep it for yourself as a unique piece of Canadiana art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAn eclectic take on the Barenaked Ladies hit 1990s song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eKD-like design and styled typography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIndividually printed giclee digital art print on heavy, high-quality archival grade paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ManMade Art","offers":[{"title":"SMALL PRINT (11\" x 14\")","offer_id":47865677840669,"sku":"Mus_MillionDollars_11x14","price":61.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LARGE PRINT (16\" x 20\")","offer_id":47865677873437,"sku":"Mus_MillionDollars_16x20","price":81.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5301\/files\/BARENAKED-LADIES-MILLION-DOLLARS-MANMADE-ART-PRINT-FRAME-wall.jpg?v=1758197988"},{"product_id":"planet-claire","title":"Planet Claire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe B-52's burst onto the Athens, Georgia music scene in 1976. 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