'A Man for All Seasons'
Oil on Canvas Board | 24" x 24"
To commemorate Layne on the 20th anniversary of his passing and being unable to attend the annual Tribute events in Seattle this year, I really wanted to challenge myself having not picked up a brush in two years to produce something unique that would hopefully gain momentum online. In May, my project was in full swing with a focus to raise money for and bring awareness to the Layne Staley Memorial Fund via Therapeutic Health Services.
Founded in 2002 after Layne’s passing by his parents, the Fund ‘provides hope, education, support and treatment funds for heroin recovery in the Seattle music community.’ You can also donate in memory of a loved one, so to learn more about the program and THS, please visit: the Layne Staley Memorial Fund.
‘My Strengths and Talents Are My Title’
This is a poignant quote from Layne that stuck with me, and one I felt important to include which emphasizes a message of positivity that this piece embodies. I felt it also serves as a reminder for each and every one of us to look within ourselves and take stock of our individual strengths.
‘A Man for All Seasons’
The title stems back from my first meeting with Nancy as this was the name she gave the original painting I gifted… Fitting to the multitude of ‘looks’ Layne created over the years, she felt he would have made a great actor. It therefore seemed most appropriate for this anniversary composition.
"Layne was an incredibly multi-faceted artist. Not only in physical style which I wanted this painting to accentuate, but his many creative paths were explorative and expressive. To me, he possessed a voice like no other and shared an honest message that has resonated with millions around the world for over three decades. He is an inspiration that will continue influencing generations to come… "
Nina Rose Barber
It truly takes a communal effort to reach an audience and I’m grateful for the support from friends far and wide, in conjunction with the ever-talented Lance Mercer, Jeffrey Mayer and Larry Marano. Without your beautiful photographs, this piece would not have been possible.
If you’re connected on social media and would like to see time-lapse footage and progress photos of the piece as it came to life, you’ll find me on Instagram @NinaRoseBarberArtist and on Facebook, /ArtistNinaRoseBarber.
The rockin’ folk over at KISW kindly put together an article feature on the project. To read the full piece, click here.
See below for my Instagram feed documenting the painting as it came to life…
With this composition, including Layne’s beautiful smile was key. This moment in time exudes warmth and I love the ‘feel’ you get from his glance.
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‘A Man for All Seasons’
Continuing with a series of higher quality photos, it’s a pleasure to bring you this multi-portrait oil painting of Layne to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing and to raise money for, and awareness to the Layne Staley Memorial Fund via Therapeutic Health Services.
My store will go live on Layne’s birthday, August 22nd, so please email me at nina@ninabarber.com so I can keep you up to date ☺️
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Excited to show you how this has progressed (I’m further ahead, but have been wanting share the Timelapse process with you).
It’s nearly finished bar a couple of tweaks, so stay tuned as I’m super pleased with how it’s looking!
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Prints will be produced to raise money for the Layne Staley Fund (for heroin recovery) via Therapeutic Health Services, established in 2002.
If you are attending the Tribute shows this coming August in Seattle, you can pre-order and collect in venue to secure your piece. Online orders will be taken for anyone not attending with worldwide shipping available. Print and price options to follow.
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