Ian Teeple's Punk Flyers: Photocopied Chaos for Bands Like Bikini Kill

Graphic designer Ian Teeple creates punk flyers using ink, oil pastels, crayons, paint, collage, and repeated photocopying, resulting in images that appear dragged through a photocopier and a mosh pit. His practice grew out of making promotional materials for his own bands Warm Bodies and Silicone Prairie in the Midwest American punk scene. Teeple focuses on the human form and personal experiences, using 'dream logic' and automatic techniques, often misusing low-brow methods. His process involves drawing, photocopying, and collaging between digital and printed formats. His flyers have promoted acts such as Snooper, Dry Cleaning, and Bikini Kill, and show influences from artists Francis Bacon and Mike Kelley. Teeple cites moving to Australia as a major inspiration. His works include album covers like 'Station Model Violence' and flyers for events like the Anti Nuclear Event and A Bit Grim Festival. Teeple's self-portrait and other works are featured, with his Instagram handle @silicone_prairie. The article is by Paul M, a Junior Writer at It's Nice That, and was published on August 17, 2026.