John Priman (20th Century) American, Artist's Proof Lithograph Graphic Print "Sunshine Skyway Bridge". A striking pop art graphic illustration depicting the Skyway Bridge, the suspension bridge connecting the Tampa Bay peninsula to the Florida mainland. Signed lower right. Titled lower left, marked AP. Framed.
Overall Size: 22 x 26 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 14 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.
John Pirman is an American designer, illustrator, and visual artist known for his bold, graphic work that blends Swiss design principles, pop culture influences, mid‑century modern aesthetics, and a strong architectural sensibility. He earned a BFA in graphic design and illustration from Kent State University in 1979 and studied with legendary designer Paul Rand in Switzerland before launching a successful freelance career in New York City, where his editorial and commercial work appeared in major publications like Fortune, Vogue, The New York Times and Time and included projects for clients such as Bloomingdale’s, Estée Lauder, JetBlue, and Viacom’s Nick @ Nite. After relocating to Sarasota, Florida in 2008, Pirman has focused much of his art on the local region’s natural beauty and iconic architecture, contributing a long‑running “Only in Sarasota” illustration series and exhibiting widely, including a summer exhibition at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. His work is celebrated for its clarity of form, vibrant color, and ability to evoke place and memory through simplified, evocative imagery.
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