ROCK AND ROLL ICON GRACE SLICK TO SHOWCASE ART IN MUCH ANTICIPATED RETURN TO ST. LOUIS
Famed Singer to Make Two Special Appearances
Grace Slick, the ‘60s music icon of Jefferson Airplane fame will be retuning to St. Louis to showcase her art in a St. Louis exhibit. After, a greatly successful debut in 2007, proud presenter Wentworth Gallery is bringing back this rare opportunity, due to popular demand and inquires. The gallery is located in the West County Center. Slick will make two special appearances; Friday, June 13, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, June 14, 6-9 p.m. All art is for purchase and will be signed by the artist on location, along with a personal photograph with taken with Slick. For all pieces purchased at Wentworth Gallery before appearance dates; special VIP closed-door receptions will be held from 6:00-6:30 p.m. both evenings. Please call gallery for more information at 314-821-8884.
Slick, is best know as the rebellious leader, singer and songwriter of Jefferson Airplane which recorded the classic rock songs, White Rabbit and Somebody to Love; songs that, to this day, are still a part of our popular culture. Now she is enjoying fame as a painter, not just a musician. It is the music and the turbulent, anti-war, freedom of expression, ‘60s era that has inspired her unique works of art; visual versions of Slick’s rock and roll attitude and lifestyle. Some include renderings of Alice in Wonderland and music legends such as Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Pete Townshend and Sting, all personal friends of Slick’s.
Over the last 17 years, Slick has used art to communicate the same type of high energy and creativity of her rock and roll years to amass an impressive collection of paintings, drawings, giclee’ prints and limited editions. Her creations are produced from a wide range of styles and mediums: pen, pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint and even some scratch board pieces. Besides being raw and energetic, some of her works are described as warm and detailed. The portraits have a special edge that only Slick can give them and her animals portray her love for animals and their character. In contrast, there are beautiful nudes executed in the classic Sumi style. The exhibit promises to be a very interesting look at the world through the eyes of one of the most listened to women in rock history.
Highlighting the St. Louis exhibit is “Monterey,” a giclee on canvas work depicting the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. The three day concert was a turning point in history, with performances from some of the biggest names in rock history. Drawing from her personal experience, Slick tells a colorful story of an event that would be the “Summer of Love.” It brings you back stage with the artist’s unique perspective, having been a part of such an intimate group of legendary performers, such as: Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Jerry Garcia, Neil Young and many more.
