Bam Bam, A Wine Collab

My art, on a wine label, for one of my fav comedians! 

I've been meaning to share the story behind Under the Bam.

This piece began as a collaboration with Eric Wareheim for the Las Jarras Wines label, a wine venture he’s part of, though most of you might know him as one half of the comedy duo Tim and Eric. Their labels showcase great artists like Jen Stark, Chloe Wise, and Angelfire. 

The Inspiration
The idea was inspired by the Two of Cups tarot card, two lovers drinking from each other’s cups and sharing abundance. Below are the two directions that emerged. 

Under the Bam had the vibrant, playful energy we wanted, so that became the label. The other version appears in my Alphacoloring book and many of you have colored it over the years.

The Wine
This pet nat is a collaboration with Las Jarras and winemaker Martha Stoumen, made from organic old-vine Valdiguié. It’s bright and playful with gentle bubbles, dried raspberry notes, a touch of grape Otter Pop, and a savory finish.

The Name
I suggested the name Bam Bam for the wine, inspired by the T. S. Eliot line from Fragment of an Agon: “two live as one, one live as two, two live as three, under the bam, under the boo, under the bamboo tree.”

Unfortunately, we couldn’t use it due to a conflict with an existing wine. But I kept the title Under the Bam as a reference to the poem. 

If you want to learn more, here’s an interview I did in Eater about the collaboration.