ART BY BEX
All the Mini’s in the Italian job were Mini
Coopers. The stunt drivers made these
Coopers ‘fly’ around back streets of
Turin before they jumped into the Ford
Thames Trader minibus singing, “This is
the self preservation society,” you know
words, then sing along.
We have so much to thank John Cooper
and Paddy Hopkirk for, turning this
revolutionary car into the Race & Rally
& Film icon, everyone wanted drive and
own. We all love the Mini.
So what has our well known artist, Bex,
created to celebrate ‘The Italian Job’
50th anniversary?
“I’ve painted, what I feel are the most
memorable screens from the Italian Job
Movie and I’ve brought them all together
into a single exclusive artwork print that
captures the fond memories of the Mini
in this film caper.”
So what does this Exclusive 50th
Anniversary Artwork feature, Bex?
“The scenes of the Mini Coopers driving
down the Cathedral steps, driving
across the weir, through the sewer,
in the shopping mall and many more.
I’ve painted some in colour, others are
drawings and I brought them all together
into this single exclusive artwork print
all created, with my heartfelt passion for
the Mini that encapsulates the feeling
of this fun film, to keep alive forever.”
Why the Italian Job Movie Bex?
“Because it’s the greatest Mini movie
of all time. The original film is still the
best and I wasn’t going to let the 50th
anniversary pass by.”
What makes this latest artwork so
collectible Bex?
“I’ve put my heart
& soul into this
exclusive artwork
and I’m so pleased
that my artwork
prints have been
supported &
signed by such
celebrities who
acknowledge my
work. I’ve created
only 50 prints to
celebrate the 50th
anniversary, truly
exclusive and
collectible”
WEBSITE: www. ArtbyBex.co.uk
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What else Bex?
“I’ve also created a single exclusive
artwork print of the 3 Mini Coopers
escaping through the Turin sewer. Wow,
what a scene!
Not only have I only created 50 of
these prints but they’re also signed by
both John Cooper and Dominic (David
Salamone) who was the actual stunt
driver of the Red Mini in the Italian Job
Film.”
Bex is a regular at our Mini Celebration
events around the country. Why not go
up to Bex and say, ‘Hello’, she’ll be so
pleased to meet you. You can catch up
with Bex and Paddy Hopkirk at the IMM.
Six decades on, we celebrate the 60th
Anniversary of this Iconic Legend at the
IMM (International Mini Meeting) in
Bristol – see you there.
Bex is a Mini owner herself, and shares
our passion for the Mini.
Want to know more about Bex and her
Exclusive Artwork? Visit her website
www.artbybex.co.uk, or email
[email protected].
Capture your Mini on Canvas forever by
Bex of ArtbyBex.co.uk