Contemporary art available for acquisition through August 25 at Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery with artist appearances Aug. 24 and 25 from 6-8 pm
“Without Bernie Taupin, there would be no Elton John” -Elton John
Austin, Texas – When Austin catches the first glimpse of legendary songwriter’s Bernie Taupin’s Beyond Words art show this August at the Russell Collection Art Gallery, they will feel all the same emotion as they do when listening to one of Elton John’s songs. Taupin’s emotional connection with the canvas conjures as much passion as the words he’s written for the music industry’s most iconic singers.
Bernie Taupin and Elton John is a forty-year collaboration that continues and unlike any other the music world has ever seen.
According to Elton John, “Without Bernie, basically, there wouldn’t have been an Elton John. I mean, without that stroke of good fortune and kismet as it were, Elton John probably wouldn’t have happened. I’m just a purveyor of Bernie’s feelings, Bernie’s thoughts.”
The Russell Collection is deeply honored to present an extraordinary collection of artwork created by Taupin, whose creative passions have allowed him to equally master yet another form of artistic expression - one with brushes and paints; the one that creates emotive canvases. His contemporary works of art dually speak to one's intellect and one's emotions and are rich in color and expression.
Since August 2, 2012, the public has been able to preview the artwork available for purchase at the Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery on 6th Street. The show will run through August 25, with special appearances by Bernie Taupin on Friday, August 24 from 6-8 pm and Saturday, August 25 from 6-8 pm.
Taupin describes his art: “Canvas to me is simply the visual extension of what I have spent my life creating through words. The imagination, in my estimation, is the most powerful tool the artist possesses enabling us to conjure up beautiful distraction for the ears and eyes.
I have no formula except that which comes from what I dream, feel and see. To me colors are like words…they express emotions…likewise texture and mediums display an abundance of moods.”
For years Taupin has extended his art beyond his lyrics and onto the canvas. Through painting, he has expanded his artistic horizons into frontiers where words have given way to his broad palette of color, where timing and cadence once served, now texture and the gesture of his brush bring his vision into a new dimension.
A video on Taupin and his work: http://vimeo.com/26898586
Gallery: Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery, 1137 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78703, 512-478-4440, www.russell-collection.com
ARTIST APPEARANCES: Friday, August 24, 2012 6pm - 8pm
Saturday, August 25, 2012 6pm - 8pm
Art Show Dates: August 2-25, 2012
RSVP: 512-478-4440 or info@russell-collection.com
Admission is Complimentary.
About the Russell Collection:
The Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery is located at 1137 West 6th Street in Austin, Texas. Gallery hours are Tuesday- Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. More information can be found on the gallery at www.russell-collection.com or at www.facebook.com/russellcollection