Kula Shaker Album Covers: Pop Art Psychedelic Influences Artist Kerwin Blackburn explores the album cover artwork of Kula Shaker – including their 2024 release Natural Magick – and how they combine pop art, psychedelic and Eastern art influences Kula Shaker, a British rock band formed in the 1990s, captivated audiences with their eclectic blend of …
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Guitar Heroes: Why Guitarists Make The Perfect Pop Art Icons Artist Kerwin Blackburn explores the importance of the guitar in art, and why guitarists make for iconic pop art figures The guitar, as a timeless symbol of artistic expression, holds a special place in the fields both of music and visual art. Its sleek curves, …
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Purple Haze: The Meaning & Symbolism of Purple in Pop Art Exploring the diverse history and interpretations of the colour purple – and its role in capturing my famous pop art music icons As an artist who captures the world’s favourite music icons in my signature, Jackson Pollock-inspired Pop Art painting style, colour is a …
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Celebrating Purple Day at Pop! Goes The Easel Exhibition! Purple Haze: Celebrating My Iconic Purple Paintings at my Norwich Art Exhibition, Saturday 2 December On Saturday 2 December 2023 I celebrated ‘Purple Saturday’ at my exhibition, ‘Pop! Goes The Easel’ at the Crypt Gallery in Norwich. This was a spontaneous idea to theme the day …
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Kerwin ExhIbits At NSPCC Manchester Fundraiser, 14 Nov 2023 Exhibiting – and selling – artwork to raise funds for NSPCC North West UK at Three Little Words Gin Bar It was great to exhibit once again at the NSPCC Manchester fundraiser art exhibition night – this time on 14 November 2023. This fundraiser was at …
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October 2023 E-news: New Solo Norwich Exhibition Announced New Solo Exhibition Announced ☀️💥 ‘Pop! Goes The Easel’ ~ Norwich, 21st November – 4th December I am very excited to announce my latest solo art exhibition, and my (joint) largest show to date. I’ll be returning to Norwich and to the Crypt Gallery, in ‘Pop! Goes The Easel’, …
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September 2023 E-News: End of Summer Roundup End of Summer Roundup ☀️💥 My Latest Art News I hope everyone has had a good summer (and still enjoying what’s left of it..). I’ve been busy putting together dozens of new blog posts over the last few months among other things – a roundup of my summer news is below! Exhibiting …
Beyond Cubism: Pablo Picasso’s Influence on Pop Art Exploring the similarities between these two styles of art – with the help of Artificial Intelligence! If you are reading this article, then you are probably familiar with Pablo Picasso. The Spanish painter revolutionised the art world and created history in the early 20th century with his …
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Kerwin Exhibits at Manchester NSPCC Charity Art Fundraiser Kerwin displayed his art in Manchester for the first time at NSPCC art exhibition ‘HOME’ fundraiser, 13 June 2023 I was very excited to display some of my ‘By Kerwin’ artwork in an NSPCC charity art exhibition fundraiser, titled ‘HOME’, in Manchester on 13 June 2023. The …
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Jimi Hendrix’s Impact on Modern Guitar Techniques & Styles Learn how his unique approach to guitar playing helped make him one of music’s legendary figures Jimi Hendrix revolutionised the world of guitar playing with his innovative techniques and fearless approach to the instrument. He is also one of music’s key icons – I have even …
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Jimi Hendrix’s Early Years: His Musical Roots and Influences How his musical style, guitar playing and electric image were shaped during his formative years Jimi Hendrix, the enigmatic guitar virtuoso, is celebrated as one of the greatest musicians of all time. While his meteoric rise to fame is well-documented, little is known about his early …
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Jimi Hendrix’s Fusion of Artistic Influence & Musical Genius What were the creative forces that drove Jimi Hendrix to become a music and pop culture icon? And how was this reflected in his album cover artwork? In the annals of music history, few artists have left a lasting impact as profound as Jimi Hendrix. The …
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Africa’s Vibrant Colour Palette: Symbolism in Art & Music What are some interpretations of different colours within this vast continent and its many cultures? And how has Africa influenced the Pop Art movement? In the vast tapestry of African culture, colours play a significant role in conveying meaning, emotions and cultural symbolism. This blog post …
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Iconic Music Album Covers: Pop Art’s Timeless Influence Music and art have long been intertwined, with iconic album covers often serving as visual representations of the artistic vision behind the music. Among the various art movements that have left an indelible mark on album cover design, Pop Art stands out as a vibrant and influential …
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May 2023 E-news: Elvis Has Entered the Building Elvis Has Entered The Building ⚡💥 Taking Care of Business My latest painting was launched in April – I’m delighted to share my most detailed and intricate painting to date.. Elvis Presley is finally finished and online. Let me know what you think of this one! Painted in a striking …
Jimi Hendrix Art: Best Painting, Prints, and Posters to Buy Explore Kerwin Blackburn’s psychedelic Jimi Hendrix Pop Art painting, plus his canvas prints and merchandise including Jimi Hendrix t-shirts and cushions Jimi Hendrix, the legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter, not only left a huge mark on the world of music but also inspired countless artists across …
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