The Celebrity Vault, Beverly Hills’ premier purveyor of iconic celebrity / Rock n’ Roll photography and fine art, hosted the January 28th opening of renowned photographer Erik Voake’s new collection, entitled “Roxy 365”. Aside from the general public, numerous rock legends were in attendance – including Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, Cisco Adler, and Slim Jim Phantom of The Stray Cats. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition went to benefit The Painted Turtle, an innovative camp and family care center for children with life-threatening diseases.
Roxy 365
The idea behind “Roxy 365” is simple: document every show at the world-famous Roxy Theatre for 365 days. The result is a provocative set of images capturing icons of Hollywood and music – from Matthew McConaughey to Slash. In addition, the exhibit placed a special focus on photos including DJ AM, who passed away tragically in August of 2009. Each image conveys the tantalizing prospect of a story left untold.
The Roxy Theatre
The Roxy Theatre is, without a doubt, the premier music venue on the Sunset Strip. Opened in 1973, The Roxy is an intimate 7,500 foot setting that has played host to thousands of the world’s greatest musicians. The Roxy is known for its eclectic lineups that include high profile debut gigs from Gnarls Barkley, Mickey Avalon, and the like. The Roxy has also hosted landmark shows by icons like Bob Marley, The Sex Pistols, and Bob Dylan. Recent performances include Them Crooked Vultures, Mika, Keane, Flo Rida, AFI, Wolfmother, and many more. www.theroxyonsunset.com
Erik Voake
Voake is highly respected in the worlds of photography and cinema – having directed numerous music videos for A-list artists. Most recently, he was tapped as a co-producer and DP for the Lion’s Gate feature film “A Day in the Life”, featuring Mekhi Phifer, Omar Epps, Michael Rapaport, Bokeem Woodbine, and Drina Deniro. At the same time, most of Voake’s personal projects focus on social, political, or environmental themes. www.erikvoake.com
The Celebrity Vault
Established in 2007, The Celebrity Vault specializes in bringing rare and iconic images to collectors. Because of their relationships with renowned celebrity photographers, The Celebrity Vault is able to present exclusive and rare images of Hollywood and Rock n’ Roll icons. The Celebrity Vault has been met with an overwhelmingly favorable media response by outlets such as People, Star, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, E! Entertainment, Art & Living, Good Morning LA, NBC News, and Peninsula Magazine.
www.thecelebrityvault.com
The Painted Turtle
A portion of the proceeds from the Roxy 365 exhibit at The Celebrity Vault went to benefit The Painted Turtle – a camp dedicated to providing a year-round nurturing environment for children with serious illnesses. Beyond caring for their medical needs, The Painted Turtle inspires children to reach beyond their illnesses, providing education and respite for children and families.
