ROCCIOSO

This piece brings Rocky's whole life into perspective. The night before the fight, full of so many emotions. A nobody from Philadelphia, gets to go toe to toe with the champion of the world, Appollo Creed. All he wanted to do, is go where no man has gone before, the distance. If he can make it to the end of the fight, and he's still standing, he's gonna prove to himself for the first time in his life, that he wasn't just another bum from the neighborhood.

Absolutely stunning so proud to display this in my rocky room John always does an amazing job...a true artist

When I received it, it was signed, loved that, and it took my breath away like the film. You have no words and are just….Wow. Thanks John.

I’ve always loved the creativity of John Rivoli’s art, and more precisely, his ability to re-energise familiar moments from the Rocky series, inviting us to contemplate them from new perspectives. In this respect, his work offers a perfect synergy with Stallone’s films, which so often find new inspiration and originality in established narratives. ‘Alone in the Ring’ is without question my favourite of John’s works, and I was truly delighted when he announced a poster version. It’s the kind of artwork that I relish by simply losing myself in it, remembering the moment when Rocky begins to grasp the enormity of the personal challenge and opportunity facing him. On a practical note, the service from John was a pleasure. A beautiful print on heavy art paper, carefully wrapped and delivered promptly from the US to the UK. Thank you so much, John.