Amy Winehouse pop art tribute goes on display

Laing’s series of colourful paintings and drawings – which he first began creating in 2008 – document the explosive public image of the late singer, who died at her North London home in July, aged 27.

Laing, who rose to fame 50 years ago for his seminal portraits of Anna Karina, Brigitte Bardot, and Luciano Pavarotti, said: “These paintings date from a time when each episode in Amy’s increasingly complex life was being portrayed by the media. My work is concerned with the myth, and portrays her as she appeared to us, the public, via the media.

“Now that the drama has ended, and all is quiet, I hope it will be seen as a tribute from one artist to another.'

His complete collection of paintings and drawings is currently on display at Thomas Gibson Fine Art in London’s Mayfair.

Twenty per cent of all sales will be donated to the Amy Winehouse rehabilitation project launched by her father Mitch.

The exhibition will run until 10 November and entry to the gallery is free.

For more information, visit www.thomasgibsonfineart.com.