Harrogate gallery owner 'honoured' to work with famous rock musician
An independent Harrogate gallery is to unveil an exclusive coup with a member of the Rolling Stones this week.
RedHouse Gallery is to host the nationwide launch of a new collection of prints called Paint It Black by Ronnie Wood on Friday, November 14 at 10am.
The gallery’s Richard McTague said: “The word legend is often overused but, in this instance, it is an understatement.
“We feel honoured to announce a new release by two-time inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ronnie Wood.”
Initially established online, RedHouse has been actively involved in exhibition work since 2006, opening their physical Harrogate gallery at 15 Cheltenham Mount in 2010.
Since then the gallery has hosted collections by artists including Sir Peter Blake, Eduardo Paolozzi, Gered Mankowitz and Dudley Edwards.
The four images in Paint It Black capture the spirit of The Rolling Stones and rock n roll itself with atmospheric portraits of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and a self-portrait of Ronnie Wood himself.
Wood’s rhythmic and dynamic mark-making is rendered in soft pastel, reproduced as large format limited edition prints.
The release of Paint It Black includes a unique opportunity for a customised dedication from Wood himself, a key member of the ‘world’s greatest rock n roll band’ since 1976.
Each print ordered before Friday, December 5 will be individually numbered, personally dedicated and hand-signed by the artist.
Wood’s art has documented his life on the road since his musical career skyrocketed in the 1970s and 80s, offering an intimate, access all areas, portrait of the Rolling Stones.
"I apply musical theory to my art,” said Wood.
"I build limited editions in much the same way as we do studio overdubs.
"The more defined ones stand out in the mix."
The print launch in Harrogate coincides with two more iconic releases; Ronnie’s Fearless: The Anthology 1965–2025, a career-spanning collection of 60 years, as well as the reissue of the classic 1976 Rolling Stones album Black and Blue, his debut with the band.
RedHouse Gallery is open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 5pm.
For details, visit https://www.redhouseoriginals.com/