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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Changingman: Paul Weller – The Evolution of an Iconic Artist Examining Paul Weller’s changing image and artistic influences across The Jam, The Style Council and his solo career In the realm of British music, few artists have left as profound an impact as Paul Weller. From his early days with The Jam to his ventures …
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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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Amy Winehouse’s Artistic Journey, Influence & Timeless Image Exploring the style of this British music and pop culture icon Amy Winehouse was a musical phenomenon whose talent and artistic expression left an lasting mark on the music industry. Not only was she known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, but also for her distinctive …
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The Evolution & Artistry of Vinyl Record Album Cover Design Discover the history of album cover design – and how art influenced it In a modern music world dominated by digital streaming, the allure of vinyl records and their captivating album covers may seem like a distant memory. However, these artistic treasures possess a rich …
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The Verve & Richard Ashcroft’s Album Art & Artistic Vision Exploring the artistic influences of this 1990s Wigan band For fans of The Verve and Richard Ashcroft, the artwork that accompanies their albums is a key part of the music itself. From the striking imagery of the “A Northern Soul” album cover to the minimalist …
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Pop Art Revolution: Its Meaning, Origins & Vibrant Traits Pop artist Kerwin Blackburn explores the history of the pop art movement Pop art was a powerful art movement that challenged conventions and reshaped global cultural perceptions. It left a lasting legacy on the world; bridging the gap between high and low culture and redefining the …
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Pop Art’s Impact on 20th Century Music Explore how pop art revolutionized the 20th-century music scene – shaping album covers, music videos, fashion and live performances Pop art, with its vibrant colours and bold imagery, left an indelible mark on the 20th-century art scene. But its influence extended far beyond the canvas. As a pop …
Jimi Hendrix’s Impact on Visual Art: Creative Collaborations Exploring the creative journey and influences of an iconic music artist Jimi Hendrix, a true creative force, left an important mark not only on the music world but also on the visual arts. I have even colourfully captured him in my signature Jackson Pollock-inspired action painting pop …
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Jimi Hendrix’s Songwriting Evolution: Blues to Psychedelia Discover how fusing multiple genres in his writing made Jimi Hendrix one of music’s biggest icons Jimi Hendrix’s songwriting prowess is as legendary as his guitar skills. In this blog post, I explore the evolution of his songwriting style, documenting the journey from his early blues roots to …
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Pop Art Portraits: Music Icons Captured in Colour Exploring how music and pop art collide with these famous artists, paintings and prints In this article I explore the vibrant world of pop art portraits and how they typically use vivid colours to capture the spirit of the world’s biggest music icons. As a UK artist …
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December 2021 E-news: Boxpark Shoreditch & Oxo Tower Shows Boxpark Shoreditch Pop Up Highlights 💥 15th-21st November It was great to host my first solo London exhibition and pop up shop for a week at Boxpark Shoreditch in mid-November, displaying a huge range of original paintings, prints, merchandise, clothing, videos and even a By Kerwin …
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November 2021 E-news: By Kerwin x Boxpark Now Open My first solo London exhibition and pop-up shop is now open at BOXPARK Shoreditch – I opened the doors to my converted shipping container at what is one of London’s most exciting retail and entertainment venues on Tuesday 16th and will be running until 6pm on …
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September 2021 E-news: By Kerwin Back On Display over Summer Back on Display ⭐ The Other Art Fair, London 14-17 October After a successful first art fair and debut London display at The Other Art Fair in July at Kings Cross, I’ll be exhibiting at their October edition event – this time held at The …
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July 2021 E-news: The Other Art Fair London Debut Exhibition The Other Art Fair, London ⚡ 1-4 July 2021 It was a great experience to have exhibited at The Other Art Fair, London from 1-4 July, alongside over 100 other artists from all styles and backgrounds. It was a fantastic few days that saw thousands …
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