Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has unveiled his groundbreaking collection of fine art created from rhythm, “Absence Of Corners”.
Like a painter using brushes, Ward is creating fine artwork utilizing sticks that light in a variety of ways. His rhythms are captured for canvas bringing forward a new dimension to what was formally just sound.
“When I’m playing, it’s almost like opening Pandora’s Box,” explains Ward. “All of the pictures came from me literally playing drums. I feel that I was actually going through a lot of emotions and it feels like my emotions are just splattered all over these pictures.”
Ward's collection is an ambitious one. Each art piece featured in the series is revealing, as the abstract images within, shed light on the drummer's creative vision, taking on a highly personal meaning.
Each piece in the series is limited in availability. The artwork varies in size from traditional gallery dimensions (30" x 18") to massive (106" x 30"). Each is numbered in the edition. All are signed individually by Ward.
To view the collection and to order prints, visit BillWardDrumArt.com.
Ward declined to participate in the Black Sabbath reunion tour and album, “13”, over a contractual dispute. The group recorded with Brad Wilk of Rage Against The Machine, while Ozzy Osbourne’s solo drummer, Tommy Clufetos, has been handling live dates.
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