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A collaboration between acclaimed American fine artist, Walter Knabe, and renowned English rock and roll photographer, Gered Mankowitz, recently culminated in the creation of limited-edition artwork commemorating legendary musician Jimi Hendrix, titled "Jimi '67".
The edition of 200 pieces were created using a 1967 portrait photo shot in black and white by Mankowitz titled “Jacket & Hands” – in which Hendrix was wearing one of his iconic, fashion-forward military style jackets. Walter worked to create artwork that preserved the integrity of Gered’s photo, and which brought to life the heartbeat of the London style of the 1960's and the powerful essence of Hendrix.
The 24” x 24” artwork piece blends Knabe’s signature hand-crafted screen printing and hand-painted detail using 18 paint colors intricately layered on hand-torn heavy, tactile paper.
Contact Abby Marmion, abby@walterknabe.com
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Acclaimed American multi-disciplinary fine artist, painter and silk screen printer whose work includes paintings, limited edition artwork, fabrics, wall coverings and licensed home designs.
“Gered and I began meeting via video calls to discuss how we might work together. He lives in the U.K.; I live in the U.S. Two different worlds collided, and our ideas clicked. He is incredibly talented and has shot numerous iconic rock-and-roll photos. The unexpected collaboration has been amazing during what has been a very difficult time for the world,” Knabe says.
Renowned English photographer who began working in the U.K. music industry at a time when it needed mould breaking images, producing some of the most iconic and widely known portraits.
“I was so delighted when Walter first approached me with the proposal that we collaborate on a silkscreen project. His work is amazing, and his expertise in the craft of print making is second to none, so I jumped at the chance to join him and create something new,” says Mankowitz.
