It ain’t just Rock ‘n Roll: Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood exhibits in NY

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New York City’s Symbolic Collection gallery – one of the world’s greatest collections of 20th Century pop culture – presents a collection of fine art works by legendary music icon and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. The exhibition – Faces, Time and Places - premiered on Monday 9 April and will run until 30 June 2012.

Ronnie Wood. A name most of know as being the lead guitarist to legendary rock ‘n roll band Rolling Stones. What we might not know is that Ronnie Wood is an artist and has been practicing painting, drawing and printmaking for over 35 years.

I apply musical theory to his art. I build limited edition silk screen prints in much the same way as studio overdubs, the more defined ones are things that stand out in the mix. (ronniewoodexhibition.com)

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noun
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an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions insignificant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and colour.

Music is ‘an art…’ This could not be truer for Wood. His subjects are his friends, his family, and his music. In many mediums, he has captured legendary rock n’ roll, pop and rhythm & blue performers including Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, John Lennon and Madonna.

Lots of musicians happen to be artists because you find, especially if you’re a Gemini like me, that you’re blessed with two things: music and art (Wood, CBS News)

 
Ronnie Wood’s current art exhibition, entitled Faces, Time and Places, coincides with this weekend’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, where Wood will be celebrated for his pioneering influence as a guitarist for rock band The Faces. It was in 1989 for The Rolling Stones when he was first inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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It’s a great honour. It’s a great time for The Faces. It’s a great time for me. It’s a great time for my art. (Wood, CBS News)

With assistance by Brandon Coburn, the art exhibited was selected by Wood himself and will take the viewer on a voyage that is both intimate and full of rhythm. A candid rock ’n roll retrospective, Faces, Time and Places is Wood documenting the evolving world of popular culture, a world that is often centered on fame and music – from the ’60s until the present.

The exhibition includes paintings, drawings and limited-edition prints available for sale, many of never having been showcased to the public. One of the gems is a 1979 drawing of Woods, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

About this, Wood says: ‘Jagger is very hard to capture… I like the challenge.’ (CBS News)

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Talking about challenges, and liking them, the Stones’ studio days are not yet over. According to Wood, ‘the band is heading back to the studio this month to toss around ideas and try new material.’ (CBN News)

In fact, 2012 marks the 50th anniversary for the Stones. Wood’s been voicing his hope for a tour – one that would not only celebrate this half-century milestone, but also pay tribute to the fans worldwide.

Be lovely, wouldn’t it? That’s what we’re on the verge of. I dunno what the hell is gonna happen yet but we all feel we owe it to ourselves and to the people to do something. Basically, get the boys feeling comfortable with each other, ’cause we’re all ready to go individually. It’s just a matter of tying up loose ends and coming together as a unit. (fansshare.com)

It would be lovely indeed. 2012 is already seeing The Cult and The Stone Roses touring, let’s hope The Rolling Stones will be added to that list.

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