One of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, Miles Davis was a man of many talents. Around 1980, he turned to skecthing and painting to keep his mind occupied with something when he wasn't playing music. This hobby quikly turned into a serious passion, and Davis approached it with the same obsessive creativity he applied to music. The result is an impressive archive of unique and evocation visual work showcasing the varied skills of this legendary artist.
Throughout the 1980s, Davis studied regularly with New York painter Jo Gelbard, developing a distintic graphic style. Incorporating bright colors and geometric shapes, his art is reminiscent of work by Pablo Picasso as well as African tribal art, the historical influences he cited during interviews on the subject. Author Scott Gutterman sat down with Miles Davis himself before his death in 1991, and the artist's own commentary accompanies this remarkables showcase of his work.
A long-overdue celebration, Miles Davis: The Collected Artwork is a treasure for art lovers and music aficionados alike, who will appreciate a window into the life of this creative genius.
"The art of Miles Davis was much like
his music; innovative, erotic, provocative,
and bold! Exremely prolific in both his
compelling artwork and his extraordinary
music, he was a genius for the ages"
LIONEL RICHIE
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