A NEW collection of limited edition graphics by Bob Dylan will be unveiled at a Newcastle gallery today.
It is the first of its kind and features a selection of the artist’s most renowned lyrics, each handwritten by him in pen on paper and accompanied by an original pencil drawing offering for the very first time ever a visual representation of the lyrics by the artist.
The body of work reflects Dylan’s tendency to return to his songs again and again, both musically and lyrically, continually tweaking and reworking them.
In some of the graphics it is apparent that he has changed a few lines of the song. In others, including Gotta Serve Somebody (1979) and If You See Her, Say Hello (1975), verses have been completely re-drafted.
Speaking ahead of the collection launch, Sarah Manghan, gallery manager for Castle Fine Art, Newcastle, said: “Mondo Scripto embodies the beginning of a new age in Bob Dylan’s visual arts journey to date, so it’s a privilege to unveil these works at our gallery. “
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