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April 18, 2013 By squirt

“Victory” Art Print Release Information

VICTORY-REGULAR

Victory, 2013

22 x 33

7 color screenprint with gold and silver metallics and 2 glazes on archival cream paper

Regular Edition of 50

Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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VICTORY-BRONZE

Victory, 2013

22 x 33

7 color screenprint with gold and silver metallics and 2 glazes on bronze paper

Bronze Edition of 10

Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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VICTORY-SILVER

Victory, 2013

22 x 33

7 color screenprint with gold and silver metallics and 2 glazes on silver paper

Silver Edition of 10

Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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_ VICTORY-GOLD

Victory, 2013

22 x 33

7 color screenprint with gold and silver metallics and 2 glazes on gold paper

Gold Edition of 10

Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Victory Web

Victory, 2013

22 x 33

7 color screenprint with gold and silver metallics and 2 glazes on white oak panel

White Oak Panel Edition of 10 (Framed)

Signed and Numbered

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The Hymns of Orpheus XXXII.

TO VICTORY.

The FUMIGATION from MANNA.

O Powerful Victory, by men desir’d,

With adverse breasts to dreadful fury fir’d,

Thee I invoke, whose might alone can quell

Contending rage, and molestation fell:

‘Tis thine in battle to confer the crown, 5

The victor’s prize, the mark of sweet renown;

For thou rul’st all things, Victory divine!

And glorious strife, and joyful shouts are thine.

Come, mighty Goddess, and thy suppliant bless,

With sparkling eye, elated with success; 10

May deeds illustrious thy protection claim,

And find, led on by thee immortal Fame.

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DECADE-1

Varnish Fine Art’s 10 Year Anniversary Show

APRIL 20 – MAY 18, 2013

Opening Reception: Saturday April 20, 6-9pm

Varnish Fine Art presents DECADE-1, a group exhibition of fourteen artists to celebrate the gallery’s first ten years in the art scene. Founders Jen Rogers and Kerri Stephens continue to direct the San Francisco-based gallery into the next decade after an exciting ten years presenting contemporary art in the US and Europe. In this exhibition, Varnish Fine Art brings together a diverse group of artists whose work is emblematic of the artistic values the gallery holds dear. Each of these artists infuses their works with meaningful messages while displaying their finely honed skills. Not afraid to walk the edge, these painters, sculptors, print makers and photo illustrators take the viewer on journeys of the mind and soul.

Filed Under: Art Prints Tagged With: Decade-1, Hymns of Orpheus, Varnish Fine Art, Victory

April 15, 2013 By squirt

“The Key To Everything” Art Print

THE-KEY-TO-EVERYTHING

The Key To Everything, 2013
19 x 35
7 color screenprint
Edition of 50
Signed and Numbered

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Spoke Art’s Ken Harman, and art show curator: “We are excited and honored to announce that legendary screen print artist Chuck Sperry – Rock Art Illustration has created a stunning portrait of Sharon Stone from her role as Ginger in Martin Scorsese’s film Casino, exclusively for our Scorsese-themed art show!

Join us this Friday night in New York City for the opening reception/party and stay tuned for online release details soon!”

NYC fans learn more about the event here –https://www.facebook.com/events/554462814574110/

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Spoke Art is proud to present:

Scorsese: an art show tribute
Friday, April 19th – Sunday, April 21st
hosted at Bold Hype Gallery, NYC

Please join us for a weekend-only exhibition featuring over 75 internationally renowned painters, sculptors and screen print artists, each of whom has created an original work of art inspired by the films and work of Martin Scorsese.

Can’t make it to the opening? All available works will be posted on Friday, April 19th for online viewing and purchase through the Spoke Art website –http://spoke-art.com/

More information on Bold Hype Gallery can be found here –http://boldhype.net/ – A very big thanks to them for sharing their space with us in April, be sure to check them out, they’re awesome!

Filed Under: Art Prints, News Tagged With: Bold Hype Gallery, Casino, Martin Scorsese, Sharon Stone, Spoke Art

April 11, 2013 By squirt

Victory

VICTORY-WEB

Victory, 2013
22 x 33
7 color screenprint with gold and silver metallics and 2 glazes on archival cream paper
Edition of 50
Signed and Numbered
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Variant Edition of 10 on gold paper
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Variant Edition of 10 on silver paper
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Variant Edition of 10 on bronze paper
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Edition of 10 on oak panel

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The Hymns of Orpheus
XXXII.

TO VICTORY.

The FUMIGATION from MANNA.

O Powerful Victory, by men desir’d,
With adverse breasts to dreadful fury fir’d,
Thee I invoke, whose might alone can quell
Contending rage, and molestation fell:
‘Tis thine in battle to confer the crown, 5
The victor’s prize, the mark of sweet renown;
For thou rul’st all things, Victory divine!
And glorious strife, and joyful shouts are thine.
Come, mighty Goddess, and thy suppliant bless,
With sparkling eye, elated with success; 10
May deeds illustrious thy protection claim,
And find, led on by thee immortal Fame.

—

DECADE-1
Varnish Fine Art’s 10 Year Anniversary Show
APRIL 20 – MAY 18, 2013

Opening Reception: Saturday April 20, 6-9pm

Varnish Fine Art presents DECADE-1, a group exhibition of fourteen artists to celebrate the gallery’s first ten years in the art scene. Founders Jen Rogers and Kerri Stephens continue to direct the San Francisco-based gallery into the next decade after an exciting ten years presenting contemporary art in the US and Europe.

In this exhibition, Varnish Fine Art brings together a diverse group of artists whose work is emblematic of the artistic values the gallery holds dear. Each of these artists infuses their works with meaningful messages while displaying their finely honed skills. Not afraid to walk the edge, these painters, sculptors, print makers and photo illustrators take the viewer on journeys of the mind and soul.

Filed Under: Art Prints, Events Tagged With: Varnish Fine Art

March 8, 2013 By squirt

Dazed and Confused Poster Release

DAZED-AND-CONFUSED-REG

Dazed and Confused, a film by Richard Linklater

20th Anniversary Screening and Cast Reunion

20 x 35

Edition of 240

9 colors on archival cream paper

Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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DAZED-AND-CONFUSED-PEARL-OPAL

Dazed and Confused, a film by Richard Linklater

20th Anniversary Screening and Cast Reunion

(Blue Shimmer) Pearl Opalescent Variant Edition

20 x 35

Edition of 50

9 colors on archival cream paper

Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Filed Under: Art Prints

February 28, 2013 By squirt

Dazed and Confused Film Poster

DAZED-AND-CONFUSED-FINAL-WEB

Dazed and Confused, a film by Richard Linklater

20th Anniversary Screening and Cast Reunion

20 x 35

Edition of 240

9 colors on archival cream paper

Signed and Numbered

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Odd City Entertainment commissioned me to create a print for the Austin Film Society’s 20th Anniversary Screening and Cast Reunion of Richard Linklater’s iconic film, Dazed and Confused. My art print will be released at the Austin Film Society’s Dazed and Confused screening event on March 6, 2013 at The Marchesa Hall and Theatre in Austin, Texas. All net proceeds from the sale of my art print will benefit the Austin Film Society. Event attendees will receive priority when purchasing this print. In the unlikely case that there are additional prints which are reserved for the screening after the event, they will be sold through Odd City’s website.

About the artwork:

The H18 Project marks its debut with a special Chuck Sperry film poster for the 20th Anniversary Screening and Cast Reunion of Dazed and Confused, presented by the Austin Film Society.

To me, Dazed and Confused presents a pinball storyline structure and afforded me the opportunity to present the cast in equal weight to emphasize the ensemble nature of the film. They appear as bonus lights on the play table. I reproduced Mr. Linklater’s director notes to the actors on the pinball instruction card. The directions inspire the cast towards spontaneity, truthfulness, and in Linklater’s words “100% accuracy and thoroughness in detail” as I sincerely hope is also reflected in my poster  design.

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I will be making a very limited release of my Dazed and Confused poster at my debut opening reception at Hangar 18 Gallery at 6pm to 9pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

Where:

Hangar 18 Gallery

1428 34th Street (at Hollis)

Oakland, California

Time:

6 – 9 pm – Thursday, March 7, 2013

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A reserve of this edition will be held back, and I will be making a very limited online release of my Dazed and Confused poster on Friday, March 8, at a random time.

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About Chuck Sperry:

Chuck Sperry has honed the craft of designing and hand screen printing for over 15 years to become recognized throughout the world as one of the foremost rock poster artists. Elevating the craft to fine art, Sperry creates socio-political artwork beyond rock. He adheres to the ideal that beauty strengthens his message. Chuck Sperry is represented by Varnish Fine Art in San Francisco, and exhibits internationally from Bristol to Belgrade. He has been featured in documentaries for film and television in the US, Europe and Australia.

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About the H18 Project:

Chuck Sperry and Varnish Fine Art are proud to announce the H18 Project. This collaboration between San Francisco gallery Varnish Fine Art and represented artist Chuck Sperry showcases his artwork in the unique setting of H18 in Oakland where Sperry creates his fine art screenprints. The H18 Project is an ongoing pop up gallery where Varnish Fine Art presents collectors a unique studio experience with the iconic Bay Area artist Chuck Sperry.

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About Varnish Fine Art:

Jen Rogers and Kerri Stephens believe that Art makes the world a better place. Since founding Varnish Fine Art in 2003, the gallery has become known for showing provocative and skillfully executed contemporary artwork. True to its original mission, Varnish Fine Art continues to be a lively and vital part of the Yerba Buena Arts District in downtown San Francisco.

Media Contact for info/images re: the H18 Project, Chuck Sperry, and Varnish Fine Art:

Jen Rogers

Varnish Fine Art

16 Jessie Street, #C120

San Francisco, CA 94105

(415)433-4400

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More About the Dazed and Confused Film Poster by Chuck Sperry:

I was born in 1962 and was fourteen in 1976; I remember that year vividly. I was growing up in Ohio. If I’d grown up in Austin, Texas, I would have been Mitch in Dazed and Confused. In fact, Mitch is my referent within this well balanced ensemble cast in Richard Linklater’s outstanding paean to the era of my youth.

Like Mitch, I loved pinball, and the Fireball machine specifically, the popular arcade game upon which my Dazed and Confused poster is based. You can see it in the Emporium; Slater plays Fireball in the pinball scene. Pinball reflects the nuts and bolts affections of the analog spirit of ’76. To me, Dazed and Confused presents a pinball storyline structure and afforded me the opportunity to present the cast in equal weight to emphasize the ensemble nature of the film. They appear as bonus lights on the play table. I reproduced Mr. Linklater’s director notes to the actors on the pinball instruction card. The directions inspire the cast towards spontaneity, truthfulness, and in Linklater’s words “100% accuracy and thoroughness in detail” as I sincerely hope is also reflected in my poster  design.

There’s a groovy, bicentennial pop quality to the mod design elements and use of gold and blue-silver metallic ink, and the use of nine colors to portray this icon to a bygone era immortalized in Mr. Linklater’s far out movie.

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Poster Detail Images:

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Filed Under: Art Prints, Events Tagged With: Austin Film Society, Chuck Sperry, Dazed and Confused, Hangar 18, Marchesa Hall and Theatre, Odd City Entertainment, Richard Linklater, Varnish Fine Art

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