Joe Simpson's 'Musician Portraits' exhibits in public for the very first time

From October 14th a converted library in Soho is to be the location for a unique exhibition which showcases stunning celebrity portraits created by figurative painter Joe Simpson.

Paloma Faith, Mark Ronson and Brandon Flowers are just some of the 22 musicians that have sat for Joe’s oil-on-canvas creations, which captures them in their most personal and creative environments.

This bespoke pop-up gallery has taken over one year in the making, with each portrait taking typically two weeks to create. Covering all aspects of musical genres, nationalities and artistic licences, the paintings capture the intimacy and freedom of each subject, creating an introspective feel.

Previous works from the artists have included a recognisable portrait of Faithless frontman Maxi Jazz, which has been hailed as the most successful exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery and shortlisted for the prestigious BP Portrait Award 2011.

Joe Simpson fuses his love for music and arts in his stunning and realistic creations, crafting an exciting, current, and contemporary exhibition well-worth a visit. 25% of all sales from the exhibition will be donated to the ‘Seeing is Believing’ charity – a global initiative to tackle avoidable blindness, with Standard Chartered matching the total donation from the sales.

October 14th – October 28th. 16/17 Greek St, Soho. Free Admission.

Words: KG

Find out what else is going on in London with our London events guide