Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, September 2, 1982
Captured during the In Square Circle era, this photograph shows Stevie Wonder behind his array of synthesizers, radiating joy and immersed in musical creation. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
This photograph shows Stevie Wonder behind his array of synthesizers and Yamaha GX-1, radiating joy and immersed in a "musical trance." Rowlands consistently sought to capture the intangible charisma of artists in their moment of creation, and this image is exemplary.
The Heritage
This period coincided with Stevie Wonder's activism for the creation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The photograph conveys both his musical mastery and his charismatic stage presence, illustrating a landmark period in 1980s soul and pop performance.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 22.26" × 16.4"
Image Area: 19.6" × 13.07"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 23"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2.0 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 33.39" × 24.6"
Image Area: 29.39" × 19.6"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 34"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3.0 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 45.87" × 33.79"
Image Area: 40.37" × 26.91"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 47"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4.0 lbs
Provenance & Release
Newly revealed from the John Rowlands archive. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.
Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, September 2, 1982
Captured during the In Square Circle era, this photograph shows Stevie Wonder behind his array of synthesizers, radiating joy and immersed in musical creation. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
This photograph shows Stevie Wonder behind his array of synthesizers and Yamaha GX-1, radiating joy and immersed in a "musical trance." Rowlands consistently sought to capture the intangible charisma of artists in their moment of creation, and this image is exemplary.
The Heritage
This period coincided with Stevie Wonder's activism for the creation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The photograph conveys both his musical mastery and his charismatic stage presence, illustrating a landmark period in 1980s soul and pop performance.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 22.26" × 16.4"
Image Area: 19.6" × 13.07"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 23"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2.0 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 33.39" × 24.6"
Image Area: 29.39" × 19.6"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 34"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3.0 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 45.87" × 33.79"
Image Area: 40.37" × 26.91"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 47"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4.0 lbs
Provenance & Release
Newly revealed from the John Rowlands archive. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.
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