The life and work of artist derek hess examined through. May 28, 2018 this turned into 31 days in may, over 150 pages containing over 120 derek hess images, some never before published, with a foreword by dr. Derek hess pull the arrows from your blackened heart. Black line white lie derek hess, drawing sketches, drawings, book. Derek will be doing book signings, screenings of forced perspective, and organized talks.
See more ideas about derek hess, derek hess art and artist. I have several book signings, confirmed and soon to be confirmed for my new book black line, white lie which is available here on 1xrun. His creative career grew largely out of his ability to express the emotion in the indie, hardcore and metal scenes of the mid1990s. In 2016, hess s life and art were the subject of the awardwinning documentary forced perspective, and his. We print hard cover limited editions and mass media perfect bound editions. Just use code may15mhm at checkout to receive 15% off everything at. Along with a few art shows, same thing, and a few more books. Internationally renowned artist, derek hess understands artists and people like himself are in a unique position to start dialogues about intimate universal struggles without as much fear of judgment. The life and work of artist derek hess examined through new film. From a young age, hess was transfixed by his father roys ability to create on paper the images of planes and. A portion of all book sales on the tour will be donated to the mental.
That building is so alive right now that i guess in the art world thats probably prime real estate here in cleveland. Cleveland artist derek hess opens new gallery at 78th. Growth, in general, has been an unwavering theme throughout both hess personal and professional life. Artist backed by gerard way to release new book to honor. A visual journal of mental illness and addiction during an event starting at 3 p. I couldnt make it through these crazy times at work without it. Derek hess announces 31 days in may mental health awareness. Derek hess continues the discussion about mental illness by honoring mental health awareness month with the release of his new book, 31 days in may. The book concludes with a gallery of derek hessinspired tattoos see next page, which fans of his art and message have gotten to help deal with their own. Apr 05, 2012 derek hess book signing tonight at 323 east gallery. Information howl books howl books devils reign art book. After a successful 25 year career as an internationally recognized artist, derek hess went public about his struggles with alcoholism and bipolar disorder and has become an outspoken voice for mental health and addiction awareness.
Derek will be hitting the road in may to sign his new book 31 days in may. Renowned cleveland artist derek hess has not had a local show in almost three years though he continues to live and work in a downtown loft space. Shout out to my amazing hubby for my beautiful print. Delurk gallery proudly welcomes legendary artist derek hess. The art is current, the vehicle is the human figure, the pain is honest, and the message is on point. Information howl books howl books devils reign art. Hess will be doing a book signing and art show for this fantastic tome. Derek and i are both from jacksonville, and when he was just starting out hed come out to these weekend deck parties at various waterfront locations in jax. Concert posters, derek hess jojos posters jojos posters. Though he explores dark and intense themes, hes nonetheless made art so broadly appea. Feathers of angels lithograph signed by derek hess ebth. This print was created as a 5 layer serigraph print for the recent derek hess book signing tour 31 days in may derek hess is an american artist based in cleveland, ohio. Initially created as an avenue for hess to vent his frustration with the current administration, the work then became a onenight only art show in hess hometown of cleveland and got such a strong response it seemed natural to want to share it with people of all.
Did you have 31 days in may in mind when you started posting images last year. Born in 1964, he was the son of roy hess, a onetime chairman of the industrial design. Please god save us is a book of art and words written by internationally known artist derek hess and cleveland politician kent smith. Black line white lie is the long overdue book featuring over 275 black and white images by artist derek hess. As inspirational as it is enthralling, this handsome hardback by visual artist derek hess, who in addition to creating album covers for the likes of pink floyd and pantera, offers a collection of images showcasing his ongoing battle with dual diagnosis, a term for those who struggle with both mental illness and substance abuse. H wells, phil colvin, seldon hunt, ramon maiden, and many more. Derek hess vibrant, darkly comic style established him among the foremost artists in contemporary rock art in an era dominated by computergenerated images, he remained a true classicist, rendering intricate line drawings suffused with razorkeen commentary on the cultural identity of his generation. Dedicated to his fans, this 300page book also includes a chapter of over 70 tattoos that. I knew his dad a little, and when he was showing some real progress, i guess at the age of about 12 or, they put a band together for him, and a couple of years later i jumped in and. His posters are known for humor and irony, with the subject matter frequently using the name of the band as inspiration.
To honor mental health awareness month we are going to offer 15% off on may 15 and 16. Renowned artist derek hess on his first local show in 3. Mar 11, 2012 derek hess book signing at amplified art saturday 46pm. Derek hess, sad angel, angel heart, painting snow, book projects, how to. Signed in pencil in lower right corner by artist derek hess, framed under glass with a black laminate frame. This turned into 31 days in may, over 150 pages containing over 120 derek hess images, some never before published, with a foreword by dr. This print was created as a 5 layer serigraph print for the recent derek hess book signing tour 31 days in mayderek hess is an american artist based in cleveland, ohio. Hess will be having a signing at san franciscos loved to death art shop on sunday may sixth. Internationally known illustrator derek hess will sign copies of his book, 31 days in may. Derek hess, an artist who has created countless album covers for artists. Even if you arent directly aware of the visual art icon derek hess, chances are you have seen his work through covers of albums within the hard rock and metal scenes sepultura, in flames, and unearth, to name a few as well as his cleveland area fliers. And thanks to derek hess for the awesome personalization and for your support. His creative career grew largely out of his ability to express the emotion in the indie, hardcore and hard rock scenes of the mid1990s. Apr 18, 2018 i couldnt leave it as one gigantic bummer, said hess, who will be signing copies of the book at various times throughout the weekend at hell city tattoo festival, which runs friday to sunday, april 2022.
He has built up quite a resume over the years for his distinctive style. In 2016, hesss life and art were the subject of the award winning documentary forced perspective, and his latest book, 31 days in may. Local artist derek hess to embark on book tour in may scene and. Joseph calabrese, director of the mood disorders program at the university hospitals cleveland medical center. Hell screen his 2016 documentary forced perspective and also sign copies of his new art book, 31 days in may.
The volume documents more than 175 illustrations created between 2004 and 2006 and. As the son of a wwii veteran and professor at the cleveland institute of art, hess also has had a deep appreciation for the discipline and training necessary. Clay wilson, a founding member of the 1960s underground comic movement as well as many world famous artists, such as mitch oconnell, derek hess, lindsey kuhn, kelly violet, robert borbas, derek noble, ian bederman, onnie oleary, r. Renowned artist derek hess shines light on bipolar disorder, substance abuse with book signing and movie screening wednesday at howl in fort myers. Derek hess film screening and book signing delurk gallery. His posters are known for humor and irony, with the subject matter. Since he first emerged as the most artistically capable figure in the 1990s poster art renaissance.
Renowned artist derek hess on his first local show in 3 years. Mar 26, 2015 the life and work of artist derek hess examined through new film posted by josh usmani on thu, mar 26, 2015 at 10. Sort by featured price, low to high price, high to low alphabetically, az alphabetically, za oldest to newest newest to oldest best selling. For years now, local graphic artist derek hess has been raising awareness about mental illness and has talked about his struggles with. Forced perspective is an intimate portrait of iconic artist derek hess by filmmaker nick cavalier. May 16, 2018 derek will be talking about and holding a book signing on friday, may 18 from 6 p. We heart our healthcare workers mediteddy fineart print derek hess.
I adopted rommel from a shelter when he was 10 years old, the old ones get picked over so thats why i chose him, to give an old guy a second chance. Mike davis ghosts of the future press release copro. May 01, 2018 the book is a collection of art that focuses on mental illness, specifically hess own battles with alcoholism and bipolar disorder. Here are some pictures my pal audry took of me and rommel on my back porch. From concert posters to politically charged fine art pieces, clevelandbased artist derek hess has tested the waters of both the music and art world for over 15 years. The book features a whoswho list of the worlds best tattoo artists and heavy metal. Since he was a young boy, clevelander derek hess has had a knack for drawing. Deftones tour dates poster by derek hess tour posters, band posters, music posters. Howl books is a publisher of tattoo culture and occult oriented art books. A portion of all book sales on the tour will be donated to hope for the day and mental health america organizations. Since he first emerged as the most artistically capable figure in the 1990s poster art renaissance, derek hess has made a name for himself in the worlds of fine arts, album covers, apparel design, tattooing, and even music festivals.
From a young age, hess was transfixed by his father roys ability to create on paper the images of planes and tanks that. From concert posters to politically charged fine art pieces, clevelandbased artist derek. Derek hess is an american artist based in cleveland, ohio. Our first book, the devils reign, was published in association with the church of satan founded 1966 and curated by high priest, peter h. Hess returns home for a signing at his own gallery at the 78 th street studios, 0 west 78 th street, from 6 9 p. Cleveland artist derek hess opens new gallery at 78th street. In 2016, hesss life and art were the subject of the awardwinning documentary forced perspective, and his latest book, 31 days in may. A feathers of angels offset lithograph by derek hess. Shop the derek hess euuk online store official merch. Derek hess may be clevelands most well known visual artist.
Inscribed dream with the feathers of angels stuffed beneath your head towards the top of the lithograph, 117300 in bottom left corner. Derek hess art, wallpaper crafts, sad drawings, tattoo graphic, different art styles. Visual artist derek hess is touring to promote new book and. Coolcleveland caught up with hess, who was calling from santa ana, california. From concert posters to politically charged fine art pieces, clevelandbased artist derek hess has tested the waters of both the music and art world for over 20 years. Hesss mental health awareness tour continues music connection.