Black line white lie derek hess book signing at rivet 5. So thats what i kind of want people to understand, thats why im doing the book and being open about it. 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. Derek hess film screening and book signing delurk gallery. Derek hess spreading mental health awareness with new book. 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. There is something about his artwork, the lines and the agony, that rightfully draws people in to dereks world. Derek will be talking about and holding a book signing on friday, may 18 from 6 p. Each image, in some way, shape, or form depicted something to do with mental illness.
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. A blog about posters, prints, art, movie posters, rock and roll gigposters weekly giveaways, mondo. Derek hess im hitting the road in may to sign my new. Derek will be hitting the road in may to sign his new book 31 days in may. In may, derek will honor mental health awareness month with the release of his new book, 31 days in may. A visual journal of mental illness and addiction, is a heavy tome of dereks work each day through mental health. Sketches and prints by hess will be available at the event. Along with a few art shows, same thing, and a few more books. Renowned artist derek hess on his first local show in 3. 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. Derek will be doing book signings, screenings of forced perspective, and organized talks. 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.
Internationally known illustrator derek hess will sign copies of his book, 31 days in may. Hesss mental health awareness tour continues music. Aside from books, derek will also have an assortment of prints and sketches available that evening. Next month, hess will honor mental health awareness month with the release of his new book, 31 days in may. Derek hess book signing tonight at 323 east gallery. 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. Derek hess 31 days in may book signing and film screening. Bandsintown derek hess tickets next page books, may 21. 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. 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.
Artist backed by gerard way to release new book to honor. Derek hess book signing at loved to death in san francisco. Yesterdays book signing and movie screening at the pioneer theater was great. Hess will be doing a book signing and art show for this fantastic tome. A visual journal of mental illness and addiction during an event starting at 3 p. Derek hess book signing and film screening 600 broad 6. The movie, forced perspective is an intimate portrait of iconic cleveland artist derek hess by filmmaker nick cavalier. Book, film screening shine light on bipolar disorder, substance abuse. Artist backed by gerard way to release new book to honor mental health awareness month. Derek hess, an artist who has created countless album covers for artists like pink floyd and promo flyers for live rock shows in the 1980s, has been raising awareness about mental illness via his awardwinning, autobiographical documentary, forced perspective 2016.
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. 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. Well be onsite at filmbar before the event, from 7 to 7. Artist derek hess famously puts a little of his own blood into some of his work, mixing it right into the ink and paint.
A portion of all book sales on the tour will be donated to the mental. Visual artist derek hess is touring to promote new book. 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. 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. Internationally renowned artist, derek hess understands artists and. Over 175 iconic images that are simultaneously unsettling and compelling. 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. More information about this seller contact this seller 22. In may of 2017, hess posted a daily image to his social media outlets. Its drawing back the curtains and exposing it, that this is not the end of the world, that it can be treated.
Please god save us is a book of art and words written by internationally known artist derek hess and cleveland politician kent smith. Black line white lie derek hess book signing, columbus. Joseph calabrese, director of the mood disorders program at the university hospitals cleveland medical center. Local artist derek hess to embark on book tour in may. 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 may of 2017, hess posted a daily image to his social media outlets that showcased his ongoing battle with bipolar disorder and substance abuse. Cleveland native derek hess has many outlets for his art. Hess is set to release a book of drawings titled 31 days in may. If you have a gallery, tattoo shop, books store, organization or school and would. Today, hess successfully manages his symptoms through lifestyle and medication, and his artistry continues to communicate his experience of coping with mental health challenges. 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.
Tickets and rsvp information for derek hess s upcoming concert at next page books in cedar rapids on apr 12, 2020. A visual journal of mental health and addiction delurk gallery proudly welcomes legendary artist derek hess. Derek will be doing book signings, screenings of his award winning documentary forced perspective and organized talks. 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. 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. Thanks to kelly olson and his crew for all the help putting it together. Im hitting the road in may to sign my new book 31 days in may.
Come out and celebrate the artists new book release, black line white lie, with signings and sketches. 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. Since these images were originally shared on social media, what. Pantera pink floyd artist derek hess announces 31 days. 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.
In 2016, hess s life and art were the subject of the awardwinning documentary forced perspective, and his. Derek hess opens a visual and verbal dialogue about mental. A visual journey next month to coincide with mental health awareness month. Famed cleveland artist derek hess launches free, stayat. In an attempt to really reach people derek will forgo the high end gallery setting hes used to and focus on nontraditional locations such as high schools, universities, bookstores, mental health organizations, hospitals, concert venues, libraries and shops.