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August 18, 2022 By squirt

Chuck Sperry Ticket Info for Denver Solo Art Show

“Idyllion”, a Chuck Sperry solo exhibition

Harman Projects 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 framed by Further Frames of Denver; and brand new oversized blotters produced by BC Blotter Co.

The exhibition will serve also as the world debut of a brand new series of canvas paintings by the artist.

We’ll also be unveiling two new affordable and accessible 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 all weekend long to sign books, cards and meet fans. See you there!

On view: September 30th – October 2nd.

Harman Projects Presents:
“Idyllion” a Chuck Sperry solo exhibition
Hosted by Mirus Gallery
1144 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Ticket Sales begin Friday August 19th, quantities will be limited. Harman Projects will send an email with a link to purchase tickets, please be sure to sign up for the email list HERE.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Denver, Harman Projects, Idyllion, Idyllion The Art of Chuck Sperry, Mirus Gallery

May 4, 2022 By squirt

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

Filed Under: Art Prints Tagged With: Art Generation, Chuck Sperry, l'Oeil Ouvert, Lyon, Muses, Paris

May 2, 2022 By squirt

“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!

________________

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

Sold Out – Thank You!

________________

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

Sold Out – Thank You!

________________

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

Sold Out – Thank You!

________________

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!

Filed Under: Art Prints Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Color X Color, Color x Color: Selections from the Chuck Sperry Archive, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Muses, Sappho, Syrinx

April 28, 2022 By squirt

“Sappho” Variant Edition Release on May 1

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

Not Available 

________________

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

Sold Out – Thank You!

________________

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

Sold Out – Thank You!

________________

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

Sold Out – Thank You!

________________

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

Sold Out – Thank You!

________________

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

Sold Out – Thank You!

________________

Sappho was an Archaic Greek poet from Eresos or Mytilene on the island of Lesbos. Sappho is known for her lyric poetry, written to be sung while accompanied by music. In ancient times, Sappho was widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets and was given names such as the “Tenth Muse” and “The Poetess”.

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

I will be making a very limited online release of my “Sappho” variant editions on Sunday, May 1, 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 “Sappho” variant editions will be available, right here, in this post on Sunday, May 1, 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!

Filed Under: Art Prints Tagged With: Chuck Sperry, Color X Color, Color x Color: Selections from the Chuck Sperry Archive, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Muses, Sappho, Syrinx

April 28, 2022 By squirt

Photo Story: Opening Weekend “Color x Color” at Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Fort Wayne Museum of Art is currently hosting my retrospective exhibition of art, “Color x Color, Selections from the Chuck Sperry Archive.” The exhibition remains on view from April 23 to July 10, 2022.

I would like to thank the Fort Wayne Museum of Art for a spectacular opening last weekend! 

My supporters came from every corner of the country to share in the opening celebration of events. I can not thank each and every one of you enough for your beautiful energy and enthusiasm! The staff of the museum showed Olympian hospitality, good humor and grace to me and all my supporters, friends and family.

Special thanks to Museum CEO and President Charles Shepard and Museum Curator of Contemporary Art Josef Zimmerman for mounting this massive retrospective of my printmaking art, and the establishment of a special permanent collection of my entire body of work. I would like to send my appreciation to the entire organization, from trustees to staff who support the archive and the exhibition of my work. 

Talented photographer Shaun Roberts documented the excitement of opening night, artist talk, museum curator tour, and artist workshop at the museum (below).

Friday: Exhibition Opening

Saturday: Artist Talk with Carlo McCormick

Saturday: Curator Tour with Josef Zimmerman

Sunday: Printmaking Demonstration

Filed Under: Rock Posters Tagged With: Carlo McCormick, Chuck Sperry, Color X Color, Color x Color: Selections from the Chuck Sperry Archive, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Josef Zimmerman, Shaun Roberts

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Chuck Sperry lives in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, where he’s made his particular style of rock poster designs for over 20 years. He operates Hangar 18, a silkscreen print studio, located in Oakland. Learn More…

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