Jaclyn Conley Canada, b. 1979
It’s OK Brother Brian, 2020
oil on panel with collage
213.36 x 152.4 cm
84 x 60 in
84 x 60 in
Photographer Annie Leibovitz took the source photo of Brian Wilson on his 34th birthday. The photo would become the Rolling Stone issue #225 cover image with the heading “The Healing...
Photographer Annie Leibovitz took the source photo of Brian Wilson on
his 34th birthday. The photo would become the Rolling Stone issue #225 cover image with the
heading “The Healing of Brother Brian”. The shoot took place during the filming of a clip for an
upcoming TV special, called “The Beach Boys: It’s OK”. The painting’s title is derived from the
kind of positive affirmations similar to the cardboard signs that Wilson’s renowned
unconventional therapist, Dr. Landy, would hold up during public appearances during this time
with words such as “POSITIVE” and “SMILE”.
his 34th birthday. The photo would become the Rolling Stone issue #225 cover image with the
heading “The Healing of Brother Brian”. The shoot took place during the filming of a clip for an
upcoming TV special, called “The Beach Boys: It’s OK”. The painting’s title is derived from the
kind of positive affirmations similar to the cardboard signs that Wilson’s renowned
unconventional therapist, Dr. Landy, would hold up during public appearances during this time
with words such as “POSITIVE” and “SMILE”.