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Sperry Solo “The World To Come” at Next Door Gallery Geneva

The World To Come

Next Door Gallery
Rue de l’Arquebuse 16
1204 Geneva, Switzerland
October 29 to November 14, 2020.

Next Door Gallery of Geneva, Switzerland is pleased to present “The World To Come” a solo exhibition by San Francisco-based screen print master Chuck Sperry. 

For his upcoming solo exhibition in Geneva, Chuck will be showing his recent rock posters and art prints from the last two years. Chuck will also present his newest art book: “Color x Color: The Sperry Archive 1980-2020”.

American artist Chuck Sperry is known for his ethereal and psychedelically saturated screen prints that draw crowds of dedicated fans around the world. He draws inspiration from graffiti, pop art, Symbolism, Art Nouveau and ukiyo-e.

Moving past his early work devoted to subverting the memes of advertising, trash-culture, and comics — he currently imagines a verdant garden of new work tended by his signature shimmering muses, calling this work a “utopian provocation.”

“My current work has much more to do with symmetry and proportion, color and balance. It’s a utopian provocation; while the present era couldn’t be more off balance, more dystopian.  I want my work to provoke meditations and emotional responses to its clear colors, balance and symmetry – to give courage, light and beauty to all of us trapped in an ugly historical moment. I don’t want to fragment my work . . .  not just yet . . . or abstract or dissolve; I think of my work from the last few years as defiant in these dark times. I like to think I give people courage through it. It gives me courage to work on it.” 
– Chuck Sperry, Juxtapoz Magazine, March 29, 2018

“The World To Come” is the latest traveling exposition of the work of Chuck Sperry, the celebrated screen print artist from San Francisco.

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Sperry Solo “The World To Come” at l’Oeil Ouvert Gallery Paris

The World To Come

L’Oeil Ouvert
1 rue Lucien Sampaix
75010 Paris, France
October 6 to October 22, 2020

L’Oeil Ouvert of Paris, France is pleased to present “The World To Come” a solo exhibition by San Francisco-based screen print master Chuck Sperry. 

For his upcoming solo exhibition in Paris, Chuck will be showing his recent rock posters and art prints from the last two years. Chuck will also present his newest art book: “Color x Color: The Sperry Archive 1980-2020”.

American artist Chuck Sperry is known for his ethereal and psychedelically saturated screen prints that draw crowds of dedicated fans around the world. He draws inspiration from graffiti, pop art, Symbolism, Art Nouveau and ukiyo-e.

Moving past his early work devoted to subverting the memes of advertising, trash-culture, and comics — he currently imagines a verdant garden of new work tended by his signature shimmering muses, calling this work a “utopian provocation.”

“My current work has much more to do with symmetry and proportion, color and balance. It’s a utopian provocation; while the present era couldn’t be more off balance, more dystopian.  I want my work to provoke meditations and emotional responses to its clear colors, balance and symmetry – to give courage, light and beauty to all of us trapped in an ugly historical moment. I don’t want to fragment my work . . .  not just yet . . . or abstract or dissolve; I think of my work from the last few years as defiant in these dark times. I like to think I give people courage through it. It gives me courage to work on it.” 
– Chuck Sperry, Juxtapoz Magazine, March 29, 2018

“The World To Come” is the latest traveling exposition of the work of Chuck Sperry, the celebrated screen print artist from San Francisco.

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The Mavericks Online Release LIVE NOW!

The Mavericks, Austin City Limits 2020
21 x 35
Edition of 200
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

Limited to one (1) per household. Subsequent orders will be cancelled.

Sold out – Thank you!
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The Mavericks made their third appearance on the ACL stage showcasing a career milestone, their first Spanish-language album, En Español, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums Chart. The genre-bending Country, Americana and Tejano-infused Rock & Roll band, who celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2019, comes full circle to their early Miami roots to mesh their uplifting eclecticism with a collection of their own Spanish language originals, and classic Latin tracks from which they drew inspiration. The 12-song collection represents a diversity of musical styles and cultural traditions, from tender boleros to brassy mariachi to reimagined Afro-Cuban classics and their unique take on classic tracks from the vast Latin American songbook, while five are originals written or co-written by the group’s co-founder Raul Malo. “This is the record I’ve been wanting the Mavericks to make for a very long time,” says Malo, the nine-piece outfit’s famously expressive lead singer. “I’m a first generation Cuban-American, and some of these songs are songs my family would play and sing on weekends at family parties and get-togethers. But it’s not all nostalgia either. There are plenty of new original songs that put this record squarely in the moment for us.” The foundation of En Español is solidly Latin with streaks of irreverent rock and twangy guitars running through it, all branded with the unmistakable Mavericks style. “This album, to me, celebrates all those cultures that are so beautiful and so vibrant,” says Malo. “I’m proud of this record for that. I think it’s a very inclusive record. Because this story is not just my story, it’s the story of a lot of Latinos.”

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“Empathy” Art Print Online Release: Sunday, September 6

Empathy, 2020
21 x 30
Edition of 200
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

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Empathy, 2020
21 x 30
Silver Edition of 12
7 colors on silver metallic paper
Signed and Numbered

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Empathy, 2020
21 x 30
Gold Edition of 12
7 colors on gold metallic paper
Signed and Numbered

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Empathy, 2020
21 x 30
Satin Black Edition of 12
7 colors on satin black paper
Signed and Numbered

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Empathy, 2020
21 x 30
Sparkle Foil Edition of 20
7 colors on holographic sparkle foil
Signed and Numbered

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Empathy, 2020
21 x 30
Lava Foil Edition of 20
7 colors on holographic lava foil
Signed and Numbered

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“My current work has much more to do with symmetry and proportion, color and balance. It’s a utopian provocation; while the present era couldn’t be more off balance, more dystopian.  I want my work to provoke meditations and emotional responses to its clear colors, balance and symmetry – to give courage, light and beauty to all of us trapped in an ugly historical moment. I don’t want to fragment my work . . .  not just yet . . . or abstract or dissolve; I think of my work from the last few years as defiant in these dark times. I like to think I give people courage through it. It gives me courage to work on it.” – Juxtapoz Magazine, March 29, 2018

I will be making a limited online release of my art print and its variants, on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at a random time. 

I want to welcome a lot of newcomers to my site! I’ll quickly explain how my releases on my website are conducted. The Empathy art prints will be available, right here, in this post on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at a random time. A paypal “Buy Now” button will appear under each poster (above) at a random time, and I will announce the price of each poster at the same time. Good luck to everyone, and as always, I am very appreciative of your support!

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Sperry Fort Wayne Museum of Art Exhibition Rescheduled to April 2022

Dear Chuck Sperry supporters, and friends of FWMoA,

We’re reaching out because the events of October 23-25 have been canceled as a precaution related to the coronavirus.

Your tickets will be refunded in full by Brown Paper Tickets. Please note that their refund processing is significantly delayed, so your patience is appreciated. See their COVID-19 response and sign up for updates at https://covid-recovery.brownpapertickets.org.

Thank you for your understanding and support of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Our plan is to reschedule Chuck’s exhibition and events to April 23 – June 25, 2022.

Know of our appreciation and concern for you during this difficult time,

– Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Color X Color: Selections from the Chuck Sperry Archive
April 23, 2022 – June 25, 2022

First Edition, first printing “Color x Color: The Sperry Poster Archive” are being held in reserve for the rescheduled exhibition.

Events for “Color x Color: Selections from the Chuck Sperry Archive”

Artist and Curator Panel Discussion
Artist Chuck Sperry, FWMoA Curator of Contemporary Art Josef Zimmerman, and independent curator and critic Carlo McCormick will speak on Sperry’s life and career. Enjoy a Bloody Mary cash bar.

Gallery talk with Chuck Sperry and Josef Zimmerman
Included with FWMoA admission. No RSVP required. Enjoy a walking gallery tour of Color X Color with artist Chuck Sperry and Curator of Contemporary Art Josef Zimmerman.

Printmaking Demonstration and Workshop with Chuck Sperry
Learn from the singular figure of psychedelic poster printmaking Chuck Sperry with a hands-on workshop. Fee includes all supplies and your take-home creation.

Tickets for the rescheduled 2022 events will be announced in 2021. Stay Tuned!

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