Foreword Taken from the personal archive of Ronnie Wood, this carefully curated collection comprises some of the most sought after limited editions published in his artistic career to date. Originally published between 2005 and 2009, these rare and sold out editions are presented together for the first time as the ‘Private Collection’. This collection demonstrates how Ronnie’s unique perspective from within the band enables his art to capture the very essence of The Rolling Stones; on stage, in the studio and on the back of a flatbed truck! The year was 1975, the world’s press had gathered in a New York City hotel in anticipation of the announcement of the Stones upcoming “Tour of the Americas ‘75”. A celebrated story in the Rolling Stones illustrious history was about to unfold. Whilst journalists waited inside the hotel for the press conference to begin, a distant noise from outside developed into the screams and sounds of live music. Far from issuing a statement to the press in normal fashion, The Rolling Stones made their tour announcement in
true rock and roll fashion by performing “Brown Sugar” live on a the back of a flatbed truck as it drove down Fifth Avenue, scattering tour date flyers as they went. “Flatbed ’75 - 30 Year Anniversary” published in 2005 captures this famous event perfectly, an event which also marked the beginning of Ronnie’s Rolling Stones career, having been drafted in to the band after the departure of Mick Taylor. The rarity of these editions renders them precious, and care has been taken to award them the reverence and respect they command. The bespoke framing and mount presentation was expertly chosen to celebrate the beauty of the prints, from highlighting the high grade paper stock to showcasing the hand embossed collection logo, every detail of the finish has been executed to the finest standard. ‘Private Collection’ is eminently desirable, highly collectible and will draw the eye of all who happen upon it; from established art aficionados to dedicated fan of The Rolling Stones, this pictorial journey through the annals of rock and roll is a joy to behold.
Pensive II (Collector’s Edition) Inkjet & Screenprint on Canvas Year of Release 2008 | Edition of 250 Image size 44.5” x 31” | Framed Retail £2,500
Wa Wa Wood Inkjet & Screenprint on Canvas Year of Release 2007 | Edition of 250 Image Size 31” x 44.5” | Framed Retail £2,300
Big Bang Blue Inkjet & Screenprint on Somerset Enhanced 330gsm Year of Release 2006 | Edition of 290 Image Size 33” x 22” | Framed Retail £2,650
Doctor Screenprint on Somerset Velvet Black 300gsm Year of Release 2008 | Edition of 295 Image Size 28.5” x 38.5” | Framed Retail £2,250
Out of Control Screenprint on Somerset Velvet Black 300gsm Year of Release 2008 | Edition of 295 Image Size 28.5” x 38.5” | Framed Retail £2,250
These rare limited edition prints are from The Ronnie Wood personal archive, and can only be authenticated as such with the ‘Ronnie Wood Private Collection’ embossed stamp.
Flatbed ‘75 - 30 Year Anniversary Inkjet & Screenprint on Canvas Year of Release 2005 | Edition of 118 Image Size 38” x 28.5” | Framed Retail £3,850
Conversation Piece Inkjet & Screenprint on Somerset Velvet Enhanced 330gsm Year of Release 2005 | Edition of 290 Image Size 33” x 20.5” | Framed Retail £5,250
Big Bang Red Inkjet & Screenprint on Somerset Enhanced 330gsm Year of Release 2006 | Edition of 290 Image Size 33” x 22” | Framed Retail £2,650
Mick with Harmonica I (Ruby) Screenprint on Somerset Textured 300gsm Year of Release 2004 | Edition of 190 Image Size 19.5” x 27.5” | Framed Retail £3,850
Mick with Harmonica II (Emerald) Screenprint on Somerset Textured 300gsm Year of Release 2004 | Edition of 190 Image Size 19.5” x 27.5” | Framed Retail £3,850
Ronnie Wood History and Background Ronnie Wood was born in 1947 in Middlesex, England, into a musical and artistic family. Before beginning his musical career he received formal art training at Ealing College of Art, London. Throughout the years, the artist and the musician have been inseparable. As his musical career progressed, Ronnie continued his passion for painting and drawing; his subjects ranging from band members and musicians he admired, knew and sometimes played with, to family and close friends’ and of course, the self-portrait. It is as natural to find him with a pencil as with a guitar, drawing portraits of contemporaries and finding inspiration from his musical influences.
Ideas and Inspirations Wood has been painting and sketching ever since he was a child and is a passionate and dedicated artist, taking inspiration from artists such as Egon Schiele, Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. Nowadays Wood is adept at creating pieces from landscapes, to portraiture, abstract to architectural; creating his original pieces in charcoals, oils, watercolours, spray paints, oil pastels and acrylics. Varying his style and his medium depending on the feeling or mood he is trying to evoke with his work.
The images contained within this literature are an artistic representation of the collection. To best experience our art, we recommend you contact your local gallery to arrange a viewing. Š Washington Green 2016. The content of this brochure is subject to copyright and no part can be reproduced without prior permission.