Christmas 1967, I was seven years old, my Christmas present was a record player with two 45’s, “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix and “Light my Fire” by The Doors, my life was never to be the same.

This series of paintings is a unique collaboration with internationally acclaimed photographer Henry Diltz; Henry has allowed me full access to his extensive archives of original black and white prints from the later 60’s and early 70’s. 

In my previous series, I have been obsessed with musical and countercultural images from this time period.  It has been a pleasure to delve into Henry’s iconic photographs.

Included in this colorful series of silk screens on canvas are images of Hendrix in 1967 at the Hollywood Bowl, Jim Morrison looking his sultry best, The Who with Pete Townsend smashing his guitar and The Rolling Stones caught in personal and candid moments.

Many other intimate images make up this series, including paintings of Dylan, a young Michael Jackson from The Rolling Stones cover session, Simon and Garfunkel and Truman Capote.

- Russell Young

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