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Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy By International Artist Mark Dickens in collaboration with renowned F1 Photographer Keith Sutton
Celebrating over 70 years of
Ferrari
‘Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy’ celebrates everything Ferrari. The cars,
the drivers, the history and most importantly of all, the PASSION! Ferrari has an
unrivalled, unbridled position in the automotive world and sits in a unique place
embodying the very essence of beauty, design, speed, style, class and winning.
These new series of artworks by Mark Dickens in collaboration with Keith
Sutton encompasses all these lauded features.
Comprising 25 paintings celebrating the first seventy years of Ferrari in a
sporting context we have approached drivers, owners, fans, collectors, engineers
and motorsport personalities asking them to express exclusively in their own
handwritten words what the name Ferrari means to them providing a very real
personal insight.
Mark's paintings are mixed-media works, building layer upon layer of
photographic transfers, hand-made paper, gold leaf, fabric, resin and paint. For
each painting, drivers and motorsport personalities were asked to express in their
own words what Ferrari means to them. The quotes were then incorporated by
Mark into the painting, to provide a fascinating insight into what Ferrari means
to them.
Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy
The Collaboration
British artist Mark Dickens is world renowned in F1, his work can be found in the Royal collections of H.H. Sheikh
Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to numerous Grand Prix circuits and collections around the world. He was
commissioned by Bernie Ecclestone in 2011 to be the official F1 artist creating a painting for every Grand Prix.
Dickens artwork involves collaborations with people and places which take the visual format of mixed media,
building layers of photographic transfers, paper, gold leaf, fabric, paint and handwritten texts set in resin.
Acclaimed photographer Keith Sutton entered the motorsport photographic industry in 1980 and went on to establish
the world’s largest independent motorsport picture agency – Sutton Motorsport Images.
Keith is a published author, the winner of many photographic awards, has participated in documentaries and films
surrounding Motorsport and from his wealth of experience is a well-known and respected name in the world of both
photography and motorsport.
It’s the second time Mark and Keith have collaborated together to create such
a unique, historical and authentic collection. In 2014 they created ‘World
Champions in Art’ which comprised of 32 paintings, one for each Formula 1
World Champion. The collection was purchased by four-time World
Champion Sebastian Vettel.
Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy
The Story
For Ferrari in Art - The Sporting Legacy Keith relentlessly tracked down drivers, owners, fans, collectors, designers, engineers, and motorsport
personalities and asked them to express, in their own handwritten words, what the name "Ferrari" means to them. Over 129 handwritten (never been
seen before) quotes were obtained directly from the individuals and creatively transferred on to the 25 pieces of artwork, which artist Mark worked
tirelessly on to create.
The nobel collection of hand written responses, which took over nine months to compile, includes the likes of Piero Ferrari, Stefano Domenicalli,
Lawrence Stroll, Sir Jackie Stewart, Bernie Ecclestone, Nigel Mansell, Fernando Alonso, Pedro De La Rosa, Ross Brawn, Felipe Massa, Jean Alesi,
Gordon Ramsey, Marco Piccinini, Sebastian Vettel, Rory Byrne, Charles Leclerc, Luca di Montezemolo, Gerhard Berger, Patrick Tambay, Fernando
Alonso, Rubens Barrichello, Mario Andretti, Rob Smedley, Rory Byrne, Stefan Johansson, Nick Mason and Prince Albert of Monaco, to name but a
few.
Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy
The Story – continued…
The artworks feature tributes to the captivating elements of Ferrari over the past 70 years:
Enzo Ferrari
Ferrari - Through the decades
Ferrari in Monaco
Ferrari Road Cars
Maranello
Ferrari –Technical
Ferrari Fans
Ferrari – The Sports Car
Building layers of photographic transfers, paper, gold leaf, fabric, paint and transfers of the
handwritten texts, set in resin. The various textures of the artworks and unique content creates
something that has never been done before and will undoubtedly never be done again.
The drivers, team principals, designers, engineers, collectors and fans are all transcended in this
extraordinary and compelling collection.
Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy
Unveilling the Collection – Royal Automobile Club,
London
Several notable guests attended the launch event, having kindly contributed to the artworks. One of which was Ross Brawn OBE, former Ferrari
F1 Team Principal.
Speaking of his time at Ferrari, Brawn said “It was a very special period in my life. Ferrari is very much a team spirit. I love the history of
Ferrari, it wasn’t manufactured, it was organic. Enzo Ferrari didn’t sit down and say we are going to create this empire, and this is how we are
going to do it, everything just evolved to be the world-famous car racing team and car manufacturer that it is today. To be a small part of that is
very special. I’ve been lucky enough to stand on the podium at Monza when Ferrari have won and there’s no better sensation than that. Seeing
the huge crowds and the emotion and passion of the fans”.
Seeing his quote adorning the Enzo Ferrari artwork Uberto Selvatico Estense, the President of The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino
Ferrari said “It’s unbelievable and makes me very proud to see this. For me it’s a dream, to be part of the Ferrari legend is something incredible”.
Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy
Unveilling the Collection – continued…..
Brenda Vernor reflected on her time as the Personal
Assistant to Enzo Ferrari for 20 years “It was the best
years of my life. I was the only woman, an English woman
working with 199 men from drivers to mechanics. You
couldn’t do that now”.
“Just reading the names of those that have contributed is like a ‘Who’s Who’ of Ferrari – from the Designers who
helped create the dream to World Champions who realised the dream – from Team Principals who guided the dream to
Collectors and Owners who live the dream – From Engineers who maintained the dream to the die-hard fans who love
the dream!”
Ferrari in Art – The Sporting Legacy
Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“Ferrari stands for excellence, expertise, competition, elegance and
tradition.
All drivers dream at some point in their career, of racing for Ferrari, as it
embodies the very essence of high performance in sport.
I dare draw a parallel between Ferrari and the Monaco Grand Prix, both
emblematic entities associated with the history of Formula One racing.
Ferrari is more than a recognised brand across the globe. It is a generator
of dreams for most of us. It’s an aura that is not about to wane in any way
with future generations. Since the women and men who contribute to it are
inbred with its history and the will to perpetuate Enzo Ferrari’s legacy”
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco
Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“After my family, Ferrari is the most
significant part of my life. Ferrari means
Passion, Advanced Technology, Exclusivity
and Beauty”
Luca di Montezemolo
Italian Businessman
Former Chairman of Ferrari 1991 – 2014
Formerly Chairman of Fiat S.p.A. and
President of Confindustria and FIEG
Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“Ferrari for me, it’s my life
Forza Ferrari”
Jean Alesi
Ferrari F1 Driver from 1991 to 1995Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“Ferrari is known all around the
world. Everybody in a Ferrari - I am -
sooner or later in life. Why? because
Ferrari stands for so much more than
fast cars. Ferrari is a way of life, it
stands for passions and is a living
legend fed by people working for
Ferrari and those dreaming of Ferrari.
You don’t know what I mean? I hope
you get the chance to take a seat inside
a Ferrari and you’ll know
immediately”
Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari F1 Driver 2015 - 2018
Four-time Formula One World
ChampionFerrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“Driving for Ferrari was a honour and
a privilege, with so many cherished
memories.
Also to be nicknamed “Il Leone” by
the Italian fans was very special.
Ferrari is a family second to none –”
Nigel Mansell CBE
Former Ferrari F1 Racing Driver
1989 – 1990Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“Ferrari!
That unique and magical mix of
Technology, Romance and Sporting
Commitment – Oh and I didn’t
mention the sound…!”
Nick Mason
Ferrari Collector and Owner of a
250 GTO
‘Disciple’ – Drummer with Pink
FloydFerrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“Why Ferrari?
If you saw one on the motorway when
you were five or six you never forgot
it.
My dream was to win three Michelin
Stars and own a Ferrari.
I can see the synergy between what I
do and what happens at Ferrari”
Gordon Ramsay
3 Star Michelin Chef and Ferrari
OwnerFerrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“My father would have liked Ferrari of today?
Tough and demanding, as a father and as a boss, capable of gestures
of great and unexpected generosity.
Courageous and innovative, always looking to the future decided to
set up the “Scuderia” in 1929 the year of the great crisis and the
project of creating a car factory in Italy still living in the ruins of the
Second World War.
My father was interested to the future, not to the past. Not just
interested in the cars of the future but on all new technologies from
which top take imagination for future projects. For sure he would
have been enthusiastic about the “internet era”, but unfortunately
died before.
It’s precisely because of the father total determination to look ahead
and his saying that the best Ferrari was yet to come, that my father
have liked what the company has become today.
Piero Ferrari
Son of Enzo FerrariFerrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“Ferrari means Perfection, Speed, Luxury, FUN, F1, and a Dream
Come True when I bought my first car! Ferrari is art in the true,
REAL beautiful way of motorsports”
Tommy Hilfiger
Fashion Designer and Ferrari Collector
“Ferrari is Art!
Ferrari is Beauty
Ferrari is Perfection!”
Tommy Hilfiger
Fashion Designer and Ferrari CollectorFerrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
“Ferrari is a team with an incredible history.
My first day at Ferrari made me realise the
history is with the people, not the cars, not the
buildings. Workers who were third generation,
their Grandparents had worked for Enzo.
During my time there we managed to harness
the unbelievable passion in the people – the
results came. That is the true legend of Ferrari!
Forza Ferrari
Ross Brawn
Former Ferrari F1 Team Principal 1997 -
2006
Formula One Managing Director of
Motorsports and Technical DirectorFerrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
Ferrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
The full list of contributors include:
Piero Ferrari, Bernie Ecclestone, Nigel Mansell, Fernando Alonso, Sir Jackie Stewart, Felipe Massa, Jean Alesi, Ross Brawn, Toto
Wolff, John Barnard, Mario Andretti, Gerhard Berger, Pedro de la Rosa, Rubens Barrichello, Prince Albert of Monaco, Zak
Brown, Patrick Tambay, Brian Redman, Dario Franchitti, David Hobbs, David Piper, Derek Bell, Gordon Ramsay, Jo Ramirez,
Stefan Johansson, Murray Walker, Nick Mason, Martin Brundle, Richard Attwood, Johnny Dumfries, Tommy Hilfiger, Joe Macari,
Alastair Caldwell, Herbie Blash, Daniele Audetto, Charlie Whiting, Cesare Fiorio, James Allison, Luca de Montezemolo, Andrea
Stella, Benjamin de Rothschild, Ian Poulter, Brenda Vernor, Paolo Martinelli, Dani Alvis, Enrique Scalabroni, Ercole Colombo,
Marco Piccinini, Giorgio Piola, Hiroshi Yashikawa, Ivan Capelli, Jean Eric Vergne, Junichiro Hiramatsu, Lawrence Stroll, Luca
Baldessari, Marc Jene, Mika Salo, MOKO, Mamma Rosella, Tom Hartley Jnr, Nikolas Tombazis, Olivier Beretta, Pat Fry, Paulo
Barilla, Pino Allievi, Rob Smedley, Rory Byrne, Stefano Domenicalli, Enzo Fittipaldi, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Tim Schenken,
Umberto Zanasi, Andrea de Adamich, Allen Markelson, Amato Ferrari, Andrew Frankl Anton Stipinovich, Antonio Fossati,
Antonio Ghini, Boris Rotenberg, Claudio Bersini, Corinna & Manuela Gostner, Cristiano Chiavegato, Dave Snelson, Didier Theys,
Eberhard Jung, Eddie Irvine, Emmanuel Pirro, Ernesto Anelli, Evan Short, Fabrizio Borra, Giacomo Debbia, Giacomo Mattioli,
Gianni Morbidelli, Gisberto Leopardi, Giuseppe Risi , Hartmut Lehbrink, James Walker, Jason Wright, John Collins, John Hogan,
Keith Robinson (Ferrari), Keith Sutton, Luca Fornetti, Luigi Montanini, Marco Zecchi, Matt Spitzley, Max Farina, Michael Hewett,
Michael Turner, Morris Chen, Neil Twyman, Patrick Choate, Peter Sutcliffe, Rainer Schlegelmilch, Ray Hutton, Rob Myers,
Rolando Levoni, Ronald Stern, Simone Schedoni, Steve Tappin, Toni Vilander, Tony Willis, Uberto Selvatico Estense, Umberto
Camellini and Vitantonio Liuzzi, Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari in Art – The Sporting LegacyFerrari in Art – The sporting Legacy
Contact: Mark Dickens
Dickens_mark@yahoo.co.uk
+44 7951165448
Keith Sutton
keith@keithsutton.com
+44 7771847853
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