The Hatton Gallery is currently
showing sixteen screen prints and a ceramic sculpture by one of the twentieth
century's most influential artists. Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997), alongside key
figures such as Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns, made 'pop art' cool. Influenced
by comic strip art the NYC born artist is perhaps best known for Whaam! A
visit to Newcastle University's main campus art gallery revealed another aspect
to the man.
A life-long jazz fan, in his
seventies Lichtenstein began taking saxophone lessons from Hayes Greenfield
(sideman to Jaki Byard, Paul Bley, film scores, headline engagements at the
Blue Note and Birdland) having first visited NYC's jazz clubs in the 30s.
Coleman Hawkins was a hero, Body and Soul a favourite
tune.
Two works in the exhibition reference
the artist's keen interest in jazz - Composition I 1996,
screenprint on paper and Composition II 1996,
screenprint on paper (see photo). The exhibition ARTIST ROOMS Roy
Lichtenstein continues until January 4, 2020. Further information
from: www.hattongallery.org.uk
Russell
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