Joe Satriani: Beyond Reality Exhibition at Wentworth Gallery
On January 2022, guitarist Joe Satriani, who was born on July 5, 1956, in Westbury, New York, showcased a two-day art exhibition named 'Joe Satriani: Beyond Reality' at the Wentworth Gallery located in Hollywood and Boca Raton, Florida. The exhibit presented 100 artworks and guitars, delving into concepts of space and extraterrestrials, inspired by his album 'Surfing with the Alien' and extending through works like 'Not of this Earth' and 'The Elephants of Mars.' Satriani, influenced by his family, began painting in his childhood and later incorporated his art into CD covers and merchandise. He has achieved over 10 million record sales and has mentored prominent guitarists such as Kirk Hammett and Steve Vai.
Key facts
- Joe Satriani held a two-day art exhibition 'Beyond Reality' in January 2022 at Wentworth Gallery in Hollywood, FL and Boca Raton, FL.
- The exhibition featured 100 paintings on canvas and guitars.
- Satriani's paintings explore themes of space and aliens, recurring since his album 'Surfing with the Alien'.
- His upcoming album is titled 'The Elephants of Mars'.
- Satriani began painting as a child; his father painted and his sisters earned fine arts degrees.
- His wife Rubina and son ZZ taught him to paint on canvas.
- In 2013, guitarist Ned Evett used Satriani's art for an animated video for 'Lies and Truths'.
- Satriani's comic series 'Crystal Planet' features hero Satchel Walker with a curated Spotify playlist.
Entities
Artists
- Joe Satriani
- Jimi Hendrix
- Billy Bauer
- Lennie Tristano
- Kirk Hammett
- David Bryson
- Kevin Cadogan
- Larry LaLonde
- Alex Skolnick
- Rick Hunolt
- Phil Kettner
- Geoff Tyson
- Charlie Hunter
- David Turin
- Steve Vai
- Ned Evett
- Rubina Satriani
- ZZ Satriani
Institutions
- Wentworth Gallery
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Artribune
Locations
- Westbury
- New York
- Hollywood
- Florida
- Boca Raton
- United States