The Artwork of
     Janis Joplin

  • Dates:          July 6th – 9th
  • Location:     Hotel Monaco
                         Paris Ballroom
                         501 Geary St.
                         San Francisco   
                         415-292-0100

 

  • Exhibit Hours:
          Thursday, July 6th   6 – 9 PM
                         -Private opening reception
          Friday, July 7th       12 – 9 PM
                    -    Official Janis Joplin Day in San Francisco
          Saturday, July 8th   12 – 8 PM
            Sunday, July 9th     12 – 6 PM
  • Special book signing for Love , Janis by Laura Joplin
              Friday, July 7th       12:30 – 3:30 PM


    The San Francisco premiere of the musical Love, Janis begins Friday, July 7 at the Marines Memorial Theatre. For tickets, call 415-771-6900.
    Hotel Monaco will be hosting the San Francisco premiere of
         The Artwork of Janis Joplin
           
           Everyone knows Janis as an unbelievable singer from the 60’s; however few ever realized the depth of her talent. Janis was on her way to becoming a very accomplished artist before she embarked on her musical career. We have archived her paintings drawings and are now offering them for sale to the public for the first time as estate signed limited editions.
        
           A major part of this exhibit also includes items from Janis’ personal archives including Stage outfits, Feather Boas and rare show posters on loan from the Joplin estate. These are very rare artifacts that will only be in town for the 3 days of the exhibit. Also included for sale in the exhibit will be Special paintings done by Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane fame.

We will be collecting donations for the San Francisco Food Banks during the exhibit.

 

 

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Officially Janis Joplin day in San Francisco

         Please join us in celebrating the Life and talent of Janis Joplin by playing Janis music as much as possible on July 7th. There will be a Special proclamation from the Mayor’s office Friday, July 7th 12:30 PM@ the Paris Ballroom, Hotel Monaco.

         There will also be a special book signing of the book Love, Janis By Laura Joplin Saturday July 8th from 12:30 – 3:30 PM in the Paris Ballroom in the Hotel Monaco.

         This is the only estate sanctioned tour of Janis work in the world. If you would like more information on the Janis show please call Scott Hann at 707-326-5177 ~ www.areaarts.com

 

What you will see at the
 Janis Joplin Exhibit
July 6th – 9th @ The Hotel Monaco ~ San Francisco


         Area Arts and the estate of Janis Joplin have compiled what we feel is a snapshot of Janis’ life in the 1960s. In the 5 years that Janis was on the public stage she transformed music forever. Her bold style and her flat out rock and roll lifestyle has earned her a very special place in history. However, few people are aware that she was a very good artist

         As part of Janis Joplin weekend in San Francisco we are offering a once in a lifetime experience to see Janis” art and artifacts. This exhibit is currently touring galleries in the US and Europe. Hotel Monaco San Francisco will be hosting this very special exhibit at which we will be offering the Janis Joplin, estate signed limited edition art prints for sale to the public. Included in these pieces are examples of Janis’ painting and drawing styles. From whimsical Oz figures to serious paintings reminiscent of Modigliani, people are truly amazed at her level of talent. The limited editions are hand signed by Michael Joplin and come with Estate documentation of authenticity.

         Janis’ personal artifacts on display are on loan from the estate and include a pair stage worn pants by the famous designer Nudie. This display is accompanied with three photos of Janis in one of her Nudie outfits. These photos were taken by Francisco Scuvullo and given to Janis.

         The Feather Boas, the heart choker, the tassel belts, one of the bangle bracelets and an ankle bracelet. All of the items listed above were worn by Janis on the cover of Pearl. The Pearl album went platinum after Janis’ death. The original platinum album that was given to her parents will be in the exhibit. Also on loan are very rare posters and photography from the early days of of Janis’ career and a few of the very rare posters with Janis as a solo performer.

         To complete this look into the life of Janis Joplin we have added several other rare collectibles that will be for sale at the exhibit. These include artwork from the Cheap Thrills album cover done in a beautiful limited edition serigraph by R. Crumb. There will also be some very special paintings of Janis done by fellow rock Icon Grace Slick especially for this exhibit.

          Many of Janis old friends as well as a representative from the estate will be on hand Thursday evening at the reception for this Art of Janis Joplin premiere event.

Please call Scott Hann at (707) 544-8525 for more information


The artwork of
   Janis Joplin

             Janis Joplin was like a red hot burning ember. very bright and powerful but short lived.
In the few years that she was with us on a public stage we were constantly awed at her talent. Now, over 35 years since her untimely death, her music and persona still top the charts.
             The legacy of Janis is stronger now than ever. We now are once again blown away when we see that she was also a very accomplished
visual artist. Although the body of work that she did in those few years is limited, the works show us a very talented artist that is able to achieve a strong communication in her paintings and drawings.


             Janis’ first love was art and fashion design. She once quipped to her brother, very early in her singing career, that she only did the singing gigs to help pay for art supplies. The piece Shucking is a self portrait referring to an old phrase used by blues musicians referring to shuffling along in a melancholy mood. The piece Drafted is a friend of Janis’ that has been drafted and is to report for the Army on February 3rd circa 1965.
             There is a series of prints that contain her writings as well as her sketches from her college days at Lamar University in Texas. The larger canvas paintings are classic in nature and show that she had a very good eye for composition and form.


The edition sizes on the editions are 750 SN + APs & RNs.
All works are accompanied with a certificate of authenticity from the Joplin Estate

Please call Scott Hann at 707-544-8525 for information about this exhibit
Or visit www.areaarts.com