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April 9, 2015 By squirt

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, 1978 Poster

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, 1978
a film by Philip Kaufman
21 X 32
Edition of 150
6 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

Spoke Art and Trailers from Hell is proud to announce a very special double feature screening of the 1956 and 1978 versions of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

Join Spoke Art this Friday night, April 10th, at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco for these two seminal films, along with a very special Q&A session with the director of the 1978 version, Philip Kaufman, moderated by Sam Hamm.

As a special bonus, Spoke Art will also be offering two brand new limited edition prints by Chuck Sperry (pictured above) and David Moscati, available for purchase during the intermission.

“I wanted to articulate the feeling of alienation in this great city that most San Franciscans have been struggling with over the last few years, and Philip Kaufman’s brilliant film has given me the vehicle to express what’s on everybody’s mind in poster form.” – Sperry

April 9, 2015 By squirt

“Sakura” Sperry Art Print Release from Japan

Sakura, 2015
22 x 28
Edition of 150
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

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I am working with Mae Gallery in Japan to bring out a handful of very special releases of my art print “Sakura” to celebrate the spring.

Stay tuned for news of the variant releases!

First, we are making a very limited release of the regular edition of “Sakura” on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 8 am Japan Time from Mae Gallery in Japan HERE.

April 7, 2015 By squirt

“Muses” Sperry Solo Show at Next Door Gallery in Geneva, Switzerland

Muses, Chuck Sperry Solo Show

Next Door Gallery

Rue De L’Arquebuse 16, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

April 30 to May 10, 2015

Opening: April 30 at 6 pm

Next Door Gallery of Geneva, Switzerland has the pleasure to present to you “Muses,” a new traveling exposition of the work of Chuck Sperry, the celebrated screen print artist from San Francisco. For this solo exposition at Next Door, Chuck Sperry presents, not only his limited edition muses printed on oak panels, but also some of his best known screen printed rock concert posters, and also a number of rarities and surprises. A new paper print edition will be revealed and made available for the occasion.

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Next Door Gallery a le plaisir de vous présenter «Muses», la nouvelle exposition itinérante mettant en lumière le travail de Chuck Sperry, le célèbre artiste-sérigraphe de San Francisco.Après plus de quinze ans de succès à créer de nombreuses affiches de concerts et bien d’autres impressions d’art, Chuck Sperry se lance dans cette nouvelle exposition avec une ferveur et une fraîcheur considérable. Bénéficiant de l’enthousiasme et du soutien de nombreux collectionneurs et de fans partout dans le monde, Sperry propose à travers «Muses» un nouvel ensemble de son travail efficace et stupéfiant de qualité.

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Se basant sur le thème des muses gréco-romaines, gardiennes mythologiques des arts et sources d’inspiration des artistes depuis toujours, la collection de Chuck Sperry se veut représentative de l’énergie créatrice présente dans son travail et dans celui des groupes musicaux qu’il met en valeur. Avec une précision impressionnante, l’artiste utilise durant l’impression de ses modèles complexes jusqu’à 9 couches de couleurs différentes, donnant vie à des motifs expressifs et criants de réalisme.

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Pour son exposition solo à Next Door, Chuck Sperry présente non seulement ses muses imprimées sur panneaux en chêne mais également quelques-uns de ses plus célèbres motifs et autres affiches de concerts, ainsi que de nombreuses raretés et bien d’autres surprises. Pour l’occasion, une nouvelle édition papier sera disponible.

March 30, 2015 By squirt

Sperry Fans Line Up Early at Umphrey’s McGee in Los Angeles, PopMatters

PopMatters • March 30, 2015 • by Greg M. Schwartz

March 29, 2015 By squirt

Widespread Panic at the Fox Oakland “The Graces” Release

Widespread Panic at the Fox Theater, Oakland
“Aglaea” (Splendor)
19 x 27
Edition of 320
6 colors on gold metallic paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Widespread Panic at the Fox Theater, Oakland
“Euphrosyne” (Mirth)
19 x 27
Edition of 320
6 colors on gold metallic paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Widespread Panic at the Fox Theater, Oakland
“Thalia” (Good Cheer)
19 x 27
Edition of 320
6 colors on gold metallic paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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I designed and printed three separate, but matching, posters (one for each night) for Widespread Panic’s three night engagement at The Fox in Oakland.

The thematic tryptich is based on the Three Graces: Splendor, Mirth, and Good Cheer.
These classic ideas perfectly describe a good Widespread Panic show!

All three of the posters have the three dates on them.
Each one was offered exclusively for only one night.

The posters were not printed together, but each one at a time, created as three separate posters, on highest quality shimmering gold metallic paper.
I thought that in this way – everyone gets a cool poster with all the dates – but there is also that extra coolness that they are different each night.

I wanted to do something extra cool, and labor intensive, for this special Widespread Panic appearance!

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I want to send out a big thank you to everyone who attended my Open Studio party at Hangar 18 last weekend! Your support is so very appreciated! It was such a great time and y’all are such great company! I want to take a moment to thank Ben and Derrick for handling the poster tables so expertly, JC and Kenny for keeping the peace and doing such a great job at the door! The Widespread Panic concert was so amazing Saturday night – thanks to Ben D. at WP Merch for his kind hospitality!