Bob Marley by Simon Dixon
Simon Dixon's iconic pop art images gained instant popularity with the underground scene from their very first showing in 1998. Dixon now has an established reputation for witty, eye-popping portraits of twentieth century icons. His subjects include Muhammad Ali, Johnny Rotten, Billie Holiday and Chief Kicking Bear, and his painting style is pure pop, with photographic detail imposed on broad areas of flat colour. The roots of this style are in the artist's background, illustrating underground comics and music magazines. This training, combined with a personal obsession with all things Rock and Roll defines the visual impact of Dixon's work. A simple idea links every image Dixon paints. He chooses famous people, who have an interesting history, but picks the moment the subject truly began to enter the public eye. Every image therefore speaks clearly of change, determination and the passion of holding true to one's self-beliefs. Dixon's art continues to go from strength to strength and his reputation is spreading rapidly as one of today's most talented image-makers. His images have the likelihood to be as enduring as the iconic faces he portrays.