Revolution, featuring the art of the Beatles is the first exhibit of its kind that showcases hand signed works by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well rare Beatles photographs, lithographs, animation and more plus a section of art and photos from the Beatles friends and influences such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and David Bowie. “Revolution opens to the public on Thursday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue in Riverhead on the North Fork of Long Island on the east end. The free exhibit is open from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. everyday through Sunday, July 13th (including July 4th) and every piece is available to purchase.
Ron Campbell, director of the legendary Saturday morning Beatles Cartoon series that aired on ABC from September 25, 1965 through April 20, 1969 and animator on the Beatles film Yellow Submarine will make a rare personal appearance at the Revolution art show on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. In his book, Up Periscope, Yellow Submarine Producer Al Brodax gives Ron Campbell a great deal of credit for saving the movie Yellow Submarine and tying it all together at the last minute.
In addition to his Beatles past, Ron has been involved with some of the most beloved cartoons including, Scooby Doo, Krazy Kat, George of the Jungle, The Jetsons, The Flintstones, the Smurfs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Goof Troop, The Big Blue Marble, Rugrats, Ed, Edd & Eddy and dozens more. Ron will have many of his original Beatles paintings on sale as well as give attendees a live demonstration of his painting.
Pauline Sutcliffe, Wainscott resident and sister of fifth Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe will also be appearing at the Revolution Art Show on Saturday, July 5 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Stuart Sutcliffe’s influence on the Beatles was extraordinary. Stuart was coaxed into joining the band by his roommate, art school classmate and closest friend John Lennon. Stuart, an accomplished artist at a young age, sold one of his paintings and used the money to purchase a bass guitar. During Sutcliffe’s time with the band, he gave them their name, designed their collarless jackets and with his fiancée Astrid Kirrchher, created the “Beatles Mop Top” haircut. He quit the band while in Hamburg, Germany to pursue his art career and stay with Astrid. Tragically, Stuart died in 1962 at the age of 21 from a brain hemorrhage. In 1994, the film Backbeat was produced dramatizing Stuart’s short life. In 2006, the BBC commissioned a new documentary about Stuart’s life and art entitled, “Stuart Sutcliffe – the Lost Beatle.” It received the Creative Excellence award at the US International Film and Video Festival. Pauline will be showcasing some of her brother’s original works of art as well as a recently published special limited edition Sutcliffe piece, entitled, “Meet the Beatals.”
Revolution, featuring the art of the Beatles opens Thursday, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue in Riverhead and runs for 10 days only. The exhibit is free to the public and all works are available to purchase. Sponsored by Progressive Radio for Long Island, 92.9 & 96.9 'EHM. For more information call (610) 389-1807.