A visual journal of mental illness and addiction, is a heavy tome of dereks work each day through mental health. Bandsintown derek hess tickets next page books, may 21. Since these images were originally shared on social media, what. Cleveland native derek hess has many outlets for his art. Local artist derek hess to embark on book tour in may. A visual journey next month to coincide with mental health awareness month. Derek will be doing book signings, screenings of forced perspective, and organized talks. The movie, forced perspective is an intimate portrait of iconic cleveland artist derek hess by filmmaker nick cavalier. There is something about his artwork, the lines and the agony, that rightfully draws people in to dereks world.
Artist derek hess famously puts a little of his own blood into some of his work, mixing it right into the ink and paint. More information about this seller contact this seller 22. 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 releases black line white lie black line white lie is the long overdue book featuring over 275 black and white images by artist derek hess. Over 175 iconic images that are simultaneously unsettling and compelling. Each image, in some way, shape, or form depicted something to do with mental illness. 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.
Hess will be doing a book signing and art show for this fantastic tome. Tickets and rsvp information for derek hess s upcoming concert at next page books in cedar rapids on apr 12, 2020. Derek will be talking about and holding a book signing on friday, may 18 from 6 p. A visual journal of mental illness and addiction during an event starting at 3 p. In may of 2017, hess posted a daily image to his social media outlets that showcased his ongoing battle with bipolar disorder and substance abuse. Artist backed by gerard way to release new book to honor mental health awareness month.
This saturday hess celebrates his latest project, black line, white lie a 300page collection of his work from the past 20 years with a book signing and reception at rivet. Renowned artist, derek hess, known for his album covers, concert flyers, fine art and strhess clothing line will be visiting columbus for his new book release, black line white lie. Book, film screening shine light on bipolar disorder, substance abuse. In may, derek will honor mental health awareness month with the release of his new book, 31 days in may. Thanks to kelly olson and his crew for all the help putting it together. Along with a few art shows, same thing, and a few more books. Hesss mental health awareness tour continues music. Sketches and prints by hess will be available at the event.
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. Derek hess opens a visual and verbal dialogue about mental. In 2016, hess s life and art were the subject of the awardwinning documentary forced perspective, and his. Derek hess spreading mental health awareness with new book. Derek will be doing book signings, screenings of his award winning documentary forced perspective and organized talks. If you have a gallery, tattoo shop, books store, organization or school and would. So thats what i kind of want people to understand, thats why im doing the book and being open about it. Im hitting the road in may to sign my new book 31 days in may. Derek hess announces 31 days in may mental health awareness book signing and speaking tour internationally renowned artist derek hess understands first hand that people such as himself are in a unique position to start important dialogues about intimate universal struggles. Derek hess film screening and book signing delurk gallery. To spread awareness around this years mental health awareness month, hess is touring his recently released book 31 days in may, which chronicles and expands upon last years social media posts. Visual artist derek hess is touring to promote new book. Please god save us is a book of art and words written by internationally known artist derek hess and cleveland politician kent smith. A visual journal of mental health and addiction delurk gallery proudly welcomes legendary artist derek hess.
Derek hess book signing and film screening 600 broad 6. In 2017, derek posted a new drawing each day during the month of may on his facebook and instagram pages. Clevelandbased illustrator derek hess will be signing his new book of artwork, 31 days in may, at his own derek hess gallery, on friday, may 18 from 5. 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. In may of 2017, hess posted a daily image to his social media outlets. Come out and celebrate the artists new book release, black line white lie, with signings and sketches. Its drawing back the curtains and exposing it, that this is not the end of the world, that it can be treated. A portion of all book sales on the tour will be donated to the mental. Artist backed by gerard way to release new book to honor. Derek will be hitting the road in may to sign his new book 31 days in may. Derek hess im hitting the road in may to sign my new. Derek hess book signing at loved to death in san francisco. One entrant chosen at random on april 6 will receive a signed print of the image burned out, and two others will receive signed copies of hess most recent book, 31 days in may.
This book covers over 20 years of his black and white drawings from images of his earliest fliers to some of his more recent works like cancer of. A visual journey a collection of images showcasing his ongoing battle with dual diagnosis, a term for those who struggle with both mental illness and substance abuse. Pantera pink floyd artist derek hess announces 31 days. In an effort to raise awareness for mental illness, artist derek hess will be honoring mental health awareness month with the release of his new book, 31 days in may. Hess is set to release a book of drawings titled 31 days in may. Black line white lie derek hess book signing, columbus. Derek hess book signing tonight at 323 east gallery. Yesterdays book signing and movie screening at the pioneer theater was great. Cleveland artist explores his dual diagnosis in 31 days in may flipping through derek hess new book, 31 days in may, which collects drawings the cleveland artist undertook exploring the symptoms brought about by his dual diagnosis of alcoholism and bipolar disorder, can be.
Renowned artist derek hess on his first local show in 3. A blog about posters, prints, art, movie posters, rock and roll gigposters weekly giveaways, mondo. Most of you are probably familiar with the work of visual artist derek hess, who has designed album covers for sepultura, converge and countless others, as well as incredible promotional posters for pantera, pink floyd, and soundgarden, to name a few. In conjunction with the release of 31 days in may, derek hess is pleased to announce the 31 days in may tour, visiting approximately 2030 different locations across the united states this may mental health awareness month. 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. Today, hess successfully manages his symptoms through lifestyle and medication, and his artistry continues to communicate his experience of coping with mental health challenges. Derek hess 31 days in may book signing and film screening. Aside from books, derek will also have an assortment of prints and sketches available that evening. Black line white lie derek hess book signing at rivet 5. Next month, hess will honor mental health awareness month with the release of his new book, 31 days in may. In may, hess will continue the discussion about mental illness by honoring mental health awareness month with the release of his new book, 31 days in may.
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