Robbie Williams has joked he is swapped a wild lifetime of “cocaine and strippers” for portray abstracts in his storage.
Robbie Williams says artwork has helped him take care of his psychological well being points
The previous Take That star has given up his earlier vices and has settled down along with his spouse Ayda Subject and their 4 youngsters.
After spending years battling psychological well being points together with melancholy and nervousness, Robbie, 48, says he is lastly discovered solace in artwork.
He informed The Occasions newspaper: “It was cocaine and strippers – now it is colouring in. I’ve achieved the identical factor now for 30 years – album, promo, tour … (however artwork) has led me to be a unique individual.”
Robbie went on to clarify how portray in his storage helps him calm his inside monologue, which he dubs “Radio Rob”, and has given him peace.
He added: “I’d undoubtedly say I spend a number of time not having to take care of Radio Rob. It is safer for me to be out right here doing this than it’s being in there (in my head).
“I do not assume I spend any time in the actual world. However I’ll say this: I’m happier and extra glad than I’ve ever been.”
Robbie has collaborated on his artwork with inside designer Ed Godrich they usually have mentioned they usually go right into a “meditative” state whereas they’re portray to a soundtrack of Annie Mac’s DJ units.
They’re now exhibiting off their work in public.
The Williams Godrich exhibition launched at Sotheby’s in London on Thursday (12.05.22) and options 14 items. One portray, titled Beverly, bought final month for £40,000 – double its unique estimate.
Hugo Cobb, a recent artwork specialist at Sotheby’s, informed The Guardian: “Robbie and Ed confer with the work as a household of labor.
“They’re all created in the identical visible language. However while you stand in entrance of them, you see they’ve a unique character. Every image undoubtedly has a particular visible temper.
“Coherence, ambition and authenticity are the three issues I consider once I stand in entrance of those works.”
The exhibition runs at Sotheby’s in London till 25 Might.
