Bob Dylan: The Drawn Blank Series 2008- 2014

Whilst travelling on tour between 1989 and 1992, Bob Dylan created a collection of drawings that were later published in a book entitled ‘Drawn Blank’. These expressive works captured Dylan’s chance encounters and observations, and these portraits, interiors, landscapes, still lifes, nudes and street scenes were created as a way for Dylan to “relax and refocus a restless mind”.

When Dylan had first drawn the works in this series he had intended to create paintings based upon them. A proposed exhibition finally encouraged him to do this. Using watercolour and gouache Dylan painted several versions of the same image, using different colours and tones that resulted in a dynamic variety of impressions, feelings and emotions.

This choice and skill in applying different colour arrangements to the same original drawing enables Dylan to express his feelings and perceptions of an idea or view. Like his ever evolving musical identity, Dylan’s artwork is continually evolving as he reworks his imagery.

In summer 2008 a major exhibition of selected original paintings from 'The Drawn Blank Series', premiered at Halcyon Gallery, London, to huge critical acclaim. To reflect this amazing body of work a collection of signed limited edition graphics were published. Releases in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 generated phenomenal worldwide interest, leading to many pieces selling out immediately. November 2014 sees the new and highly anticipated the release of 'The Drawn Blank Series 2014', a portfolio of eight pieces reflecting some of the best images from the collection.

To celebrate the release of the new 2014 graphics, Castle Fine Art, Mayfair is incredibly proud to present a retrospective exhibition, featuring every release from The Drawn Blank Series together for the very first time. The exhibition will also include all rare and previously sold out editions. The Drawn Blank Series 2008- 2014 can be seen at Castle Fine Art, Mayfair until 29th November.