Prolific Artist of Outrageous and Provocative Talent Shares Art, Music, and Insights
British artist, cartoonist, illustrator, writer, and musician, Ralph Steadman treated CLIO AWARDS delegates to a two-part presentation on his thoughts and work over the years.
Bob Isherwood, worldwide creative director of Saatchi & Saatchi, introduced Steadman as an "artist with an amazing story to tell ... an unstoppable creative." Steadman then proceeded to take the audience on a mesmerizing, often witty, illustrated journey full of inspiration and artistic surprises.
Part one was a dissertation on the "Elements of Chance in Creativity," covering ground as diverse as the history of Irish printing and an imaginary conversation involving Marcel Duchamp and Luis Bunuel. It was a showcase for the highly original and diverse spread of Steadman's output.
Part two concentrated on Steadman's legendary association with Hunter S. Thompson and his role in the birth of Gonzo journalism. He followed his presentation by taking questions from delegates. He then closed the show by singing a self-composed song, accompanying himself on the ukulele.
Steadman received a standing ovation.
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