Iconic Bon Jovi and Deep Purple paintings designer Ioannis Vasilopoulos has died at age 66.
The artist – who has additionally designed paintings for quite a few arduous rock and heavy steel bands over the a long time – had been promoting prints of his work on his official web site previous to his passing. No explanation for loss of life has been revealed.
In a submit on his Fb web page, the household of Vasilopoulos shared an announcement earlier this week (April 8), writing: “The outpouring of affection for Ioannis and his work is a superb consolation. Ioannis wished to take action many new issues, and as a household, we now have been tasked with persevering with his work.”
“His vitality will reside on via his unbelievable artwork. His vibrant smile and child-like pleasure reside on in his works. Ioannis will undoubtedly be remembered as one in every of rock’s all-time nice artists.”
Upon the announcement, bands who beforehand collaborated with Vasilopoulos shared their tributes on social media.
Progressive steel band Fates Warning – whose albums ‘Awaken The Guardian’, ‘A Nice Shade of Gray’ and ‘FWX’ function paintings by Vasilopoulos – wrote that the artist was a “expensive good friend” and somebody behind “among the band’s most memorable photographs.”
Written in Greek, they signed off with “Reminiscence everlasting”, a prayer chant utilized by these of the Japanese Orthodox Christian religion.
Voivod shared an image of its founding member and drummer Michel Langevin posing with Vasilopoulos, who’s seen holding an paintings print of the band’s career-defining album ‘Nothingface’ – one other basic Vasiopoulos piece.
“Our ideas are with Ioannis’s household and associates throughout this tough time,” they wrote. “His creative legacy will proceed to encourage and captivate audiences for generations to return. Relaxation in peace, Ioannis.”
Different notable album artworks designed by Vasilopoulos embody Deep Purple’s ‘Rapture Of The Deep’, Sepultura‘s ‘Chaos A.D.’, Excessive‘s ‘Excessive II: Pornograffitti (A Funked Up Fairytale)’, and King Crimson‘s ‘The ConstruKction Of Gentle’. See tributes to Vasilopoulos beneath.
