Marc Brickman and Pink Floyd: How the Light Behind “Fat Old Sun” Became David Gilmour Inspired Wall Art
Ask anyone who has seen Pink Floyd or David Gilmour live what they remember, and the light usually comes up before the setlist. The beams cutting through haze. The color flooding the crowd. The moment a guitar solo seemed to glow. Much of that came from one person: lighting designer Marc Brickman.
Most Pink Floyd wall art skips that part of the show completely. You get album covers, band photos, and the prism, again. Brickman’s SUN Digital Art Print does something else. It starts from his stage lighting for “Fat Old Sun” and turns it into a piece you can hang at home.
If you want David Gilmour inspired art that feels like the concert itself, not the merch table, here’s the story behind SUN and how to decide if it belongs on your wall.
Who Is Marc Brickman, and What Did He Do for Pink Floyd?
Brickman’s history with the band goes back a long way. In February 1980 he got a call from Pink Floyd’s manager, Steve O’Rourke, while the band was deep into preparing The Wall at the Sports Arena. That call turned into a working relationship that lasted decades. He has worked with Gilmour and Pink Floyd for roughly forty years, and his client list also includes Bruce Springsteen, P!NK, Paul McCartney, Whitney Houston and Nine Inch Nails.
He also had a habit of chasing what nobody else had. Music industry veteran Paul Rappaport once described how Brickman tracked down a gold laser that only the U.S. Army had, after every other band had caught up with green and red. That story says a lot about how he thinks. Light isn’t decoration to him. It’s part of the performance.
His peers have noticed. The Parnelli Awards named him its Visionary honoree for production and lighting design. You can read more about his career across concerts, live events and fine art on Marc Brickman’s About page.
Why this matters for you as a buyer: SUN isn’t a print by someone who loves Pink Floyd from a distance. It comes from the person who lit the shows.
Why “Fat Old Sun” Works So Well as a Visual Subject
“Fat Old Sun” closes out side two of Pink Floyd’s 1970 album Atom Heart Mother, just before “Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast.” It’s a gentle, unhurried song, and it sounds nothing like the brass-and-choir epic on side one. It was also the first song Gilmour sang solo for the band.
He never let it go, either. When his Luck and Strange tour opened at Rome’s Circo Massimo in September 2024, “Fat Old Sun” sat in the set right alongside “Wish You Were Here,” “Time” and “Comfortably Numb.” Brickman was part of that run too. He told Pollstar the basketball arena at LA’s Intuit Dome felt surprisingly intimate, almost like a Roman amphitheater.
So why does the song suit a visual piece? Because it’s all mood. There’s no big story to illustrate, no famous image attached to it. It’s warmth, late sunlight, and a feeling of slowing down. That’s exactly the kind of thing a lighting designer spends a career learning to show.
From Stage Light to Print: What the SUN Artwork Actually Is
Concert lighting disappears the second the song ends. It shifts beat by beat, and then it’s gone. A print does the opposite. It holds one feeling still, so you can come back to it every day.
That’s the idea behind SUN. Brickman took the golden energy of his lighting for “Fat Old Sun” and turned it into a standalone image. It doesn’t show the band, and it doesn’t need to. If you know the song, you’ll recognize the feeling.
Here’s what you get:
| Detail | What it means |
| Size | 19 × 28 inches, large enough to anchor a wall on its own |
| Medium | Digital print of an original Brickman painting |
| Paper | Full color on premium 100# dull cover stock, a heavy card paper |
| Finish | Matte, so the warm tones show without glare |
| Inspiration | Brickman’s live lighting for Pink Floyd’s “Fat Old Sun” |
One thing to be clear on: this is a paper print, not canvas. If you came here searching for Pink Floyd canvas wall art, SUN gives you a different look. You’ll want a frame rather than a stretched-canvas finish.
Take a closer look at the Marc Brickman SUN Digital Art Print, or watch Brickman’s stage work in action on his video page.
Is SUN the Right Pink Floyd Wall Art for Your Room?
Music art is personal. Some fans want the image everyone recognizes. Others want something that brings back how a night felt. SUN is firmly in the second camp, so it helps to think about where it will live.
Where it fits best
- Listening rooms and music rooms. It ties the wall to whatever’s playing on the turntable.
- Living rooms with warm or natural materials. Wood, linen and soft lamps, all the pick up the golden tones.
- Collector walls. It sits well next to concert photos, setlists or other Floyd pieces,
- Gifts for longtime fans. It shows you know the deep cuts, not just The Dark Side of the Moon.
What to check before you order
- Measure the wall. Mark out 19 × 28 inches with painter’s tape and step back. You’ll know fast if it’s the right scale.
- Plan the frame. That size isn't always a stock frame, so a custom frame or a larger frame with a mat is often easier.
- Pick the right spot. Keep it out of direct sunlight to protect the color over time.
- Allow time for delivery. Orders take about two weeks to arrive. Internations buyers need to contact the studio to arrange shipping.
If you’re choosing between pieces, the full Pink Floyd & David Gilmour Inspired Art Print Collection shows how SUN compares with the rest of the series.
Bringing the Feeling of the Show Home
Pink Floyd concerts were never just about sound. Brickman spent decades proving that light could carry as much emotion as a guitar solo. SUN takes one of his warmest moments, the glow behind “Fat Old Sun,” and keeps it on your wall long after the last encore.
If you love the song, or you just want Gilmour inspired art that doesn’t look like everyone else’s, this is a piece with real history behind it.
Order the Marc Brickman SUN Digital Art Print now. With a two-week delivery window, ordering in the next few days gives you comfortable time to have it framed and ready before the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Marc Brickman?
A: Marc Brickman is a lighting and production designer known for his decades of work with Pink Floyd and David Gilmour. He has also worked with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and many other major artists. Today he also creates fine art inspired by his stage work.
Q: Did Marc Brickman design lighting for Pink Floyd?
A: Yes. He started working with Pink Floyd in 1980, during the band’s preparation for The Wall shows. He went on to work with the band and with David Gilmour’s solo tours for around forty years.
Q: What album is “Fat Old Sun” on?
A: “Fat Old Sun” appears on Pink Floyd’s 1970 album Atom Heart Mother. David Gilmour wrote and sang it, and he still performed it live on his 2024 Luck and Strange tour.
Q: Is the SUN print on canvas?
A: No. SUN is a digital print of an original painting on heavy 100# dull cover stock with a matte finish. It looks best in a frame, and the matte surface keeps glare low.
Q: What size is the SUN art print, and how should I frame it?
A: The print measures 19 × 28 inches. That isn’t always a standard frame size, so a custom frame or a larger frame with a mat is usually the simplest choice.
Q: How long does shipping take, and do you ship internationally?
A: Orders typically take about two weeks to arrive. International customers should contact the Marc Brickman studio directly to arrange shipping.
Q: Is the SUN print a good gift for a Pink Floyd fan?
A: It suits fans who know the band beyond the biggest hits. Because it’s tied to a Gilmour deep cut and to the designer who lit the shows, it feels more personal than a standard poster.