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Two Special Appearances at Wentworth Gallery
June 13 and 14
Grace Slick, the sixties music icon of Jefferson Airplane fame, will be returning to St. Louis to showcase her art. 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, 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 14, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
All art is for purchase and will be signed by the artist on location, along with a personal photograph 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 as well as a musician. It is the music and the turbulent, anti-war, freedom of expression of the sixties era that has inspired her unique works of art — visual versions of Slick’s rock & roll attitude and lifestyle. Some include renderings of Alice in Wonderland and such musical legends 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 & roll years. The result is an impressive collection of paintings, drawings, gicleé prints and limited editions. Her creations employ 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 reflect her love for animals and their distinct character. In contrast, there are beautiful nudes executed in the classic Sumi style. The exhibit promises to be an 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 gicleé on canvas work depicting the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. The three-day concert was a turning point in musical history, with performances from some of the biggest names in rock history. Drawing from her personal experience, Slick paints a colorful picture of an event that would be the “Summer of Love.” It takes you backstage with the artist’s unique perspective, having been a part of such an intimate group of such legendary performers as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Jerry Garcia, Neil Young and many more.
Wentworth Gallery is one of the Nation’s leading fine art retailers, with 20 galleries throughout the United States.
Friday, June 13, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 6-9 p.m.
West County Center, Lower Level
Des Peres, Missouri
For additional information, visit www.wentworthgallery.com or call (314) 821-8884.
Monterey
The pinnacle event in rock & roll history took place in 1967 at the Monterey pop festival. This was the first time that Jimi Hendrix played in the United States with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell. The Who, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane were a few of the bands to converge at this magical event. They were joined by the Mamas and the Papas, Otis Redding, Neil Young and many other musicians that came to witness this monumental concert.
Monterey is perhaps the best festival that ever happened. It happened in a time when there was no mega corporate sponsorship or commercialism, just great vibes and fantastic music.
“When Jimi took the stage and began to wail, everyone’s jaw dropped. This was the man and his guitar we had heard so much about in reports from his concerts in England. We all knew that we were in the presence of true greatness. The crowd included almost everyone from the SF [San Francisco] and LA music scenes. It was an unbelievably cosmic event,” says Grace Slick of the festival.
Now, on the fortieth anniversary of the Monterey pop festival, Grace has created a piece that reflects the day and the people that were there. This magnificent work has been done in a very limited edition of 167 for collectors that want to have a piece of rock history.
Monterey has quickly become Slick’s hottest edition to date and will only be available at a few more exhibits.
During the exhibit, Slick will sign dedications and pose in photos with the collectors who are lucky enough to acquire one of these fantastic limited editions.
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