| OFF THE WALL GALLERY // FEB 11/12 |
| 5015 Westheimer, Suite #2208 Galleria I, Level IHouston, Texas 713.871.0940 www.offthewallgallery.com |
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| Bernie Taupin is primarily known for his career as a musician/lyricist with Elton John, but he is now enjoying his second career as an artist, creating multi-media canvases of exceptional and emotive power, rich in color and depth. Please join us as we welcome him to Off the Wall Gallery for a solo exhibition, kicking off with two opportunities to meet the artist. He will be in the gallery Saturday, February 11 from 6-8 and Sunday, February 12th from 2-4 PM. (Previews from February 4th) RSVP: mimi@offthewallgallery.com - 713-871-0940, or visit offthewallgallery.com 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.” Born in Lincolnshire, England in 1950, Taupin credits his mom and paternal grandfather for instilling him with an appreciation for literature, nature, history, music and poetry. Although Taupin didn’t have much interest in traditional education, he demonstrated an uncommon flair for writing and a love for many art forms. Frustrated with school at age 15 he dropped out, and two years later he answered an ad resulting in his lifelong collaboration with a certain Reginald Kenneth Dwight - soon to be Elton John. Taupin’s lyrics arrived at Liberty Records’ and the rest is history. John and Taupin quickly discovered their shared interest for movies, books and music and became instant friends. Their forty year collaboration continues with 2010’s “The Union” the duo’s critically acclaimed pairing with legendary wunderkind Leon Russell that garnered a rare five-star review in Rolling Stone Magazine and weeks on Amazon’s Top Ten list. But equally there is the other artist in him, the one with the brushes and paints who creates emotive canvases. Ranging from abstract blocks and oblongs of tantalizing hues to cryptic social commentary captured in multi-media form his works are rich in color and emotion. In addition to painting and writing, he hosts a bi-weekly program on Sirius XM, The Loft channel 30 “American Roots Radio with Bernie Taupin.” “ Here, Taupin enthusiastically showcases his favorite music ranging from Blind Willie Johnson and Louis Jordon to Dean Martin, The Louvin Brothers and Lionel Hampton to Mahalia Jackson . Like his art, his musical tastes are eclectic. An avid reader, Bernie reads over 40 books annually, ranging from the classics and American history to biographies of jazz, blues and country pioneers. He is also an exceptional cook and loves to host his closest friends and family. |