"I never saw them calmer, more contented than at this time. They were working on something that let their personalities come out. I think it’s the only work they ever did all together that had nothing to do with music. They were very harmonious and happy, calling their wives and girlfriends, all the time doing this painting."
Photographer Robert Whitaker
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Eazl partners with PledgeMusic for Art In A Corner
by Coral Williamson
July 25th 2016
Social enterprise Eazl Arts has partnered with PledgeMusic for its Art In A Corner charity fundraising project.
The project features new paintings from musical acts, commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles only collaborative painting, Images Of A Woman.
With the project endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney, the likes of Elvis Costello, Brian Wilson, Imagine Dragons, Years & Years, The Libertines, Florence & The Machine have created their own original Images Of… artworks to be auctioned later in the year to support Youth Music and Children & the Arts.
Other participating artists include John Illsley (Dire Straits), Wolf Alice, Jerry Dammers (The Specials), Boy George, Circa Waves, The Wombats, Level 42, The Right Hand Lovers, The Bootleg Beatles, The Pretty Things, and Jann Haworth, co-creator of the revered Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover.
Superfans can get advance access to limited edition prints of the artworks via PledgeMusic - also up for grabs is special project experiences and other band-related material.
In addition to the activity on PledgeMusic, the project artwork will go on display in series of exhibitions across the UK, throughout September and October, to be held in special exhibition spaces operated by Cass Art and Pretty Green. Exhibited work will include backstage photos of The Beatles on tour in Japan in 1996 by renowned British photographer Robert Whitaker. The original paintings will then be sold via an online auction in October, with the proceeds going to the two charities.
Richard Unwin, creative director, Eazl Arts, who’s been co-ordinating the project, said: “It’s been a huge amount of fun putting the project together, but also a lot of work. Challenges have involved liaising with so many different partners and participants and keeping everyone on the same page, not to mention fitting things in with the schedules of bands and performers who are literally flying around the world at any given moment. We’re really proud of what has been achieved and can’t wait to see it all come together for the exhibitions.”
Paul Aspell, founder, Eazl, added: “This past year we’ve been blown away by the amount of support that’s been afforded to the project. From the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr supporting, to the beautiful and rare artwork created by some of today’s most important artists. Enabling Youth Music and Children & the Arts to carry on the great work they’re doing, we hope that fans dig deep, making a difference to the children and young people who depend on these wonderful charities, and getting their hands on a remarkable piece of music history.”
Youth Music CEO Matt Griffiths said: “We’re thrilled to hear that so many revered musicians and bands have been putting time and effort into creating paintings that will support our work using music to transform the lives of young people in challenging circumstances. We’re hugely grateful to all those taking part and, of course, to Eazl for creating such an original fundraising project.“
Sir Paul McCartney, commented: “We painted Images Of A Woman because we had nowhere to go, locked down in our room amid a national controversy and with 35,000 police officers assigned to protect us. Fifty years later, the painting has become a piece of art and music history. I’ve been looking forward to seeing how the Art in a Corner bands express themselves in paint. It’s a great opportunity to record something that can live on alongside the music.”
Cass Art has also donated art materials closely matching those used by The Beatles in 1966, while Arqadia has agreed to frame and mount the finished artworks. International parcel delivery company ParcelHero will ship the painting kits and the finished artworks around the world while Fencor provided the necessary materials for transporting them safely.
When The Beatles completed their painting Images Of A Woman in 1966, a circular lamp was in place in the middle of the canvas and the blank circle created by it was where George, Ringo, John and Paul signed the painting. To recreate the same element, Eazl brought together lighting specialists Shine Lighting and Heathfield to provide lamps to the artists taking part.
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ART IN A CORNER
Inspired by 'Images of a Woman', the only known painting ever made by The Beatles.
Endorsed by Paul McCartney and in support of two of the UK’s leading arts and music charities, ART IN A CORNER is inspired by ‘Images of a Woman’, the only known painting ever made by The Beatles, painted in Japan in 1966.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the painting, some of the world’s biggest bands and performers have followed in The Beatles’ footsteps to create their own ‘Images of…’ paintings.
The paintings will be shown in a series of exhibitions across the UK – held throughout September and October, 2016 – before being sold in support of the charities Children & the Arts and Youth Music.
Through Pledge, you can become part of the is amazing project by taking the opportunity to pre-order prints of the bands’ artwork, as well as a range of other fantastic items, or simply by offering your support – whether by signing up for regular updates, or by becoming an exclusive Cornerstone Sponsor.
Keep watching for more artwork and project experiences that will be added over the coming weeks!
‘Images of a Woman’
The only known painting The Beatles ever made, ‘Images of a Woman’ was painted on tour in Japan, in 1966. It’s amazing to think that this incredible, abstract composition was painted by the ‘Fab Four’ simply to pass the time. The Beatles arrived in Tokyo ready to play three concerts at Budokan, Japan’s premier martial arts arena. Because of security fears for the band’s safety and protests against their intrusion into such an iconic Japanese institution, all four were kept on lockdown inside the Tokyo Hilton between shows. To keep them entertained, manager Brian Epstein brought in a set of art supplies, laid a large paper canvas on a table and placed a lamp in the centre. He then left four of the most famous men in the world to get creative.
The Project
Inspired by ‘Images of a Woman, ART IN A CORNER has invited some truly amazing artists, bands and performers to follow The Beatles and create their own “Images of….” paintings.
Each participating group received a special ART IN A CORNER art kit – supplied by art specialists Cass Art – containing materials matching those used by The Beatles in 1966.
The completed paintings will be brought together for a series of special exhibitions around the UK. Featured artwork will include backstage photos from The Beatles 1966 tour of Japan by renowned British photographer Robert Whitaker.
Completed artwork is available to pre-order now by:
1. ELVIS COSTELLO
2. LEVEL 42
3. MARILLION
4. THE BOOTLEG BEATLES
5. THE RIGHT HAND LOVERS - aka Charlie Higson, Paul Whitehouse, Brian Pern (aka Simon Day) David Arnold & Dave Cummings
Stay-tuned as we reveal the amazing creations of more world famous names….
Visit www.artinacorner.co.uk for more info and updates on when and where you can see the exhibitions.
This project has been personally endorsed by Paul McCartney and is supported by Ringo Starr.
CREDITS
Banner image photo by Terry O’Neill, courtesy of Iconic Images. Design by Paul Skellett.
Video: Photos by Robert Whitaker, courtesy of Getty Images.
Music: ‘Man in a Corner’, music and lyrics written by Steve Somerset, performed by The San Ferry Anne.
Poster Size: 20×30″
Edition Size: 1000
£37
postage & packaging included in price
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