Icons Art create original artwork in collaboration with icons of sport, music and screen. The process allows the star to depict their most memorable career moments, using a range of artistic techniques, enriching unique pieces with DNA from the heart of each story.
A piece of history from their most memorable career moment
Doddie Weir
Sir Geoff Hurst
Sir AP McCoy
Brian O'Driscoll
John Smit
Percy Montgomery
Chris Paterson
Louise Rickard
Jason Leonard
EVERY ARTWORK HAS A STORY TO TELL
Creative Director Andy Drysdale is inspired by great stories. His method of merging the person and the moment in time, creates a unique visualisation of iconic moments. The creative process allows the icons to infuse various personal and physical elements into their artwork at a granular level. This is referred to as the DNA, and it connects their greatest moments to the pieces in a remarkable manner.
The DNA is gathered at locations as celebrated as the moments themselves. From grass from the world’s greatest sports stadiums where personal triumphs reigned, to the waters from Olympic pools where world records were smashed or the snow from the summit of Mount Everest.
The pieces come to life in his studio where the icons take part in the process of making the original artworks.
“Art is a language we can all understand. It is the records we keep of our history and achievements. We take a fresh slant on the artistic process, the individuals themselves create the artwork rather than adopting the classic approach of an artist creating work about the icon.”
Andy Drysdale, co-founder Icons Art
