Chuck Sperry

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Sperry at Schneider Museum of Art through April 2023

I’m honored to be exhibiting some pieces at The Schneider Museum of Art.

Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium
January 19 – April 29 

(Opening: Thursday, Jan 19, 5 pm – 7 pm)
Schneider Museum of Art
555 Indiana Street
Ashland, Oregon
(Tues-Sat 10 am – 4 pm)

If you find yourself in southern Oregon this month, pop by this exhibition organized by curator Josef Zimmerman. Featuring works by Bill Fick, Kathryn Polk, Dennis McNett, Electric Calavera, Chuck Sperry, Crystal Wagner, Ravi Zupa and other master print artists, Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium looks closely at what makes printmaking so powerful—it’s an ancient medium (the earliest woodblock print dates to 800 CE!), yet it continuously evolves.

Curated by: Josef Zimmerman

Artists: Bill Fick, Carlos Hernandez, Tom Huck, Dennis McNett, Morning Breath, Inc., Kathryn Polk, Sean Starwars, Chuck Sperry, Crystal Wagner, Ericka Walker, Ravi Zupa

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“Idyllion”, a Chuck Sperry Solo Exhibition and Book Signing in Geneva

Legend Art Gallery of Geneva is excited to announce “Idyllion” – the latest solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist and master printer, Chuck Sperry. 

Featuring brand new screen printed works on wood panel; a survey of recent gig and political art posters; and brand new oversized blotters produced by BC Blotter Co. 

We will debut large scale collage collaborations with Cuban-born artist Jorge.

Also we are offering two new limited edition items: Chuck’s newest art book, “Idyllion, The Art of Chuck Sperry”; and a brand new series of limited edition collectible card sets. The artist will be in attendance. See you there!

On view: November 3 – November 25.

Vernissage: November 3

Legend Art Gallery Presents:
“Idyllion” a Chuck Sperry solo exhibition
Place du Marché 23, Carouge (Geneva)

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The Sperry Collectible Card Set • Series 1

I’m very excited to announce the first in a series of premium collectible card sets featuring a curated selection of the most popular rock posters and prints from my extensive archive. 

The Sperry Collectible Card Set was artfully designed by renown art photographer and premium book designer Shaun Roberts, and it was edited by us both. We are thrilled to present this newest collaboration!

The set comes in a gorgeous fire red, smooth, sturdy portfolio fold box with a secure magnetic snap closure. Title and signature is in gold emboss. The inside cover is gloss printed with a beautiful floral pattern over red, as is the black bumper which snugly cradles the deck of poster cards. A red ribbon aids access to the sealed deck of 25 cards.

The cards measure 5.5″ x 8.5″. Each of the 25 collectable cards faithfully present a different classic Sperry poster on the front. On the back of each card are the poster details; surrounding floral decoration is printed in gold and black with a foil stamped signature.

The box comes shrink-wrapped. The cards come cellophane wrapped inside.

Only 1000 were made.


Sold Out. Thank You!

A live release will follow at TRPS Festival of Posters at the Hall of Flowers in San Francisco on October 15.

 

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Sperry Art Shows in France in June and July

 

L’Oeil Ouvert
1 rue Lucien Sampaix
75010 Paris 
Opening Night Reception: June 4, 2022, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Exposition from June 4 to June 19, 2022

Art Génération
59 quai Saint Vincent
69001 Lyon
Opening Night Reception: July 2, 2022, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Exposition from July 2 to July 17, 2022

Art Génération of Paris and Lyon is pleased to present Chuck Sperry’s next tour — a traveling solo art exposition by San Francisco-based screen print master. 

For his upcoming solo expositions in Paris and Lyon, Chuck will be showing his latest editions on paper, and latest editions on oak panel. 
He will be presenting his new book “Color x Color: The Sperry Poster Archive 1980-2020” at the Lyon show.
Also available: a limited release of archive oak panels, rare test prints and surprises.

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

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“Syrinx” Variant Edition Release on May 3

Syrinx, 2022
21 x 32
Regular Edition of 300
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

Not Available 

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Syrinx, 2022
21 x 32
Silver Edition of 10
7 colors on silver paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Syrinx, 2022
21 x 32
Gold Edition of 10
7 colors on gold paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Syrinx, 2022
21 x 32
Satin Black Edition of 20
7 colors on satin black paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Syrinx, 2022
21 x 32
Sparkle Foil Edition of 20
7 colors on sparkle foil
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Syrinx, 2022
21 x 32
Lava Foil Edition of 20
7 colors on lava foil
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Syrinx was a devotee of Artemis. When Pan saw her he was smitten. At first sight Syrinx ran away from Pan, bounding toward the reedy shore of a river, where the river nymphs helped her, and as she jumped into the water, she was transformed into reeds. Pan gathered the reeds he thought to have been Syrinx, and from them made his signature pan pipes, thus Syrinx was turned into music.

I released the regular edition of my latest muse “Syrinx” at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art retrospective exhibition, “Color x Color”. 

I will be making a very limited online release of my “Syrinx” variant editions on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 9-10 am PST. (No regular editions will be offered online.)

Limited to one print (1) per household. This limit of one print (1) includes all variants offered. Subsequent orders will be cancelled.

I would like to welcome a lot of newcomers to my site! I’ll quickly explain how my releases on my website are conducted. My “Syrinx” variant editions will be available, right here, in this post on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 9-10 am PST. The variants will appear at the same time as the PayPal “Buy Now” buttons. All the variants and their PayPal “Buy Now” buttons will appear at 9-10 am PST, and I will announce the price of each variant at the same time. Good luck to everyone, and as always, I am very appreciative of your support!

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