“I Got Pictures On My Wall” System Of A Down Iconic Retrospective Photo Exhibit From Photographer Greg Watermann
System Of A Down – Photo credit: Greg Watermann.
“I Got Pictures On My Wall”
System Of A Down Retrospective Photography Exhibit
at Eye For Sound Gallery
Opens Saturday, October 19 – Saturday, October 26, 5-9PM For an Immersive, Visual Storytelling Exhibit of Iconic Images of System Of A Down as Photographed Through the Lens of Greg Watermann
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 8, 2024) – A collection of classic and unseen portraits of taken by renowned music photographer Greg Watermann titled: “I Got Pictures On My Wall” will go on display at the Eye For Sound gallery launching on Saturday, October 19 and continuing through Saturday, October 26. This retrospective exhibit features iconic archival images of the legendary GRAMMY© Award-winning rock band System Of A Down.
For the past three decades, photographer Greg Watermann has specialized in documenting the creativity of many timeless, iconic musicians. Over the years, his all-access approach to shooting has placed him on stage and behind-the-scenes in the dressing rooms, tour buses, and recording studios of Rock’s biggest stars. Watermann’s intimate perspective and embedded style gives fans the feeling of “really being there,” making him the choice live photographer for System Of A Down, Linkin Park, Toby Keith, and more.
Greg Watermann: “Being the first featured photographer at the Eye for Sound gallery is an amazing opportunity. It’s the perfect place to exhibit a collection from my SOAD archive. My portraits are part of their history. And they’ve always been my favorite band to photograph live. Their crazy on-stage expressions match the energy flow of the music, which makes shooting their concerts a happy challenge."
During show week from 5-9pm, art fans can join Greg Watermann for an immersive and intimate hour of visual storytelling – showcasing photos that span two decades of System Of A Down's legacy at the newly established Eye For Sound Gallery in Los Angeles. For all show details and how to RSVP to the limited engagement evening storytelling events for “I Got Pictures On My Wall” click HERE.
Exclusive signed and numbered, limited edition archival prints by Greg Watermann will be available to purchase onsite at Eye For Sound gallery and online at beginning October 19. To celebrate “I Got Pictures On My Wall,” an exclusive System Of A Down T-shirt – in a limited run of 2500 – is available for pre-order HERE. First access to RSVP for the limited engagement evening events are available for those that pre-order the t-shirt.
Exclusive signed and numbered, limited edition archival prints by Greg Watermann will be available to purchase onsite at Eye For Sound gallery and online at https://www.eyeforsound.com beginning October 19. To celebrate “I Got Pictures On My Wall” an exclusive System Of A Down T-shirt--in a limited run of 2500--is available for pre-order HERE. First access to RSVP and secure reservations for the limited engagement evening events are available for those that pre-order the t-shirt.
Located in Eagle Rock, California, Eye For Sound is a premiere art gallery from visual artist/painter, singer, poet, songwriter, activist, and author Serj Tankian, lead singer and lyricist for the GRAMMY© Award-winning rock band System Of A Down.
Serj Tankian: “I’m really excited that everyone else gets to finally see some of these classic images of the band by Greg Watermann, including photos only the band has seen till now. I’m proud of what Greg has achieved here.”
Eye For Sound
1638 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90041
https://www.instagram.com/eyeforsound/?hl=en
About System Of A Down:
As the most inspired, impactful, and inimitable rock band of the 21st century, SYSTEM OF A DOWN has sold 42 million records worldwide, earned a GRAMMY® Award, and headlined arenas, festivals, and stadiums on multiple continents. Formed in Los Angeles, the group have soundtracked personal, political, sonic, and spiritual revolution since the 1998 release of their platinum self-titled debut. The quartet have consistently sold out shows worldwide and regularly register over 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making them one of the most-listened to rock/alternative bands in the world. SYSTEM OF A DOWN is Daron Malakian [guitars, vocals], Serj Tankian [vocals, keys], Shavo Odadjian [bass], and John Dolmayan [drums].
