Pop culture icon and radical fashion designer Jean Charles de Castelbajac is the newest addition to the illustrious list of internationally recognized artists – chosen each year – to create and sign a poster for the Willi s Bottle Art Collection inspired by the notion that there is art in wine enjoyment.

The latest vintage release showcases Castelbajac s signature cherub appreciating the seductive aromas rising from a mysterious glass of red wine. Reflecting his spirit of entente cordiale, humor and fun, the mix of colors are inspired by the Lego building blocks. Castelbajac s original flagship Parisian store was located next to Willi s Wine Bar in the 1980 s, setting the scene for the creation of this delightful poster.

The very first limited edition Willi s Bottle Art poster was a previously unpublished 1935 image by graphics maestro AM Cassandre, whose revolutionary 1930s creations for the Dubonnet wine company were specifically designed to be seen by occupants in fast-moving vehicles. Willi s homage to Cassandre has been followed by a host of distinguished and innovative contemporary artists including – Wayne Ensrud preeminent bon vivant painter of some of France s greatest chateaux, vineyards and restaurants, Lyu Hanabusa – a globally admired Japanese photographer of the glorious and gorgeous, Anthony Palliser – talented portraitist with a waiting list of commissions and whose well-known works can be found in the National Portrait Gallery and the House of Commons in London, Alberto Bali – sculptor, painter and top restaurant designer, as well as artists Xavier Mariscal, Tom Fowler and the -English Rose- Sophie Herxheimer, to mention but a few in this increasing and select circle.

Behind the collection lies a desire for the chosen artist to create an image that reflects their personal impressions of the enjoyment of wine in a convivial and inclusive context, or as Williamson says, “To create an image that reflects the love, appreciation, and the joyous qualities of wine.”

All of the Willi’s Bottle Art posters are lithographic images printed in Paris on Velin.  This latest vintage by Castelbajac has a Collector Edition of 200 hand signed by the artist at $450 – and a standard signed printing of 2000 copies at $79.  Dimentions 63cm x 93cm – 24.8ins x 36.6ins. The posters are easily ordered online at http://www.williswinebar.us and are shipped worldwide directly from Paris delivery taking 4-8 days; depending upon the method of shipping.