Cold Day, 2020.
Most of us know Bob Dylan for hisiconic music.
The American opening of the exhibition also features something special.
“Cold Day,” 2020. Acrylic on canvas.
The series is sprinkled among his wide-reaching portfolio of work, which spans decades.
For Dylan, seeing his work laid out together gives him a new perspective on his art.
Seeing many of my works years after I completed them is a fascinating experience, he shares.
“Churchgoers,” 2012. Oil on canvas.
Dylan’s work shows that his genius extends well beyond music.
His acrylics are rendered in rich detail with perspective that creates an incredible depth of space.
His interest in the urban landscape is clear, as cities are a dominant actor in his pieces.
“Emmet Street,” 2020. Acrylic on canvas.
Dylan’s drawings show a sure hand, with decisive strokes used to bring figures to life.
And, in some instances, he brings together his visual art and music.
Also on display are a series of ironwork sculptures forged from welded horseshoes and old tools.
“Elevated Train,” (triptych), 2020. Acrylic on canvas.
These sculptures show yet another facet of Dylan’s creativity and are a visual feast for the eyes.
The ironworks are the result of a childhood growing up in an area known as Iron Range.
It is accompanied by a full-color gallery guide that is also available for viewingonline.
“Like A Rolling Stone,” 2018. Drawing in graphite on paper.
Emmet Street, 2020.
Nearly 200 paintings, drawings, and ironwork sculptures are on display.
Elevated Train, (triptych), 2020.
“Like a Rolling Stone,” 2018.
Like A Rolling Stone, 2018.
Drawing in graphite on paper.
Like a Rolling Stone, 2018.
“Untitled,” 1973. Mixed media on paper.
Mixed media on paper.
The exhibition gives a full picture of Dylan’s artistic sensibilities beyond music.
Ironwork Wall Hanging (Yellow Plow Top), 2015.
“Ironwork Wall Hanging (Yellow Plow Top),” 2015. Iron and vintage objects.
Iron and vintage objects.
Man on a Bridge, 2009.
Voter Registration Store, Poughkeepsie, 2015-16.
“Man on a Bridge,” 2009. Acrylic on canvas.
Bob Dylan: Retrospectumis on view until April 17, 2022.
Abandoned Drive-In, Yucca Valley, 2017.
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“Voter Registration Store, Poughkeepsie,” 2015-16. Watercolor on paper.
“Abandoned Drive-In, Yucca Valley,” 2017. Acrylic on canvas.
