Chuck Sperry

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From The Archive: Psychedelic Secession 2010 Poster – On Sale!

To celebrate the massive success of my skateboard design with Nick Cave (Read More), I’m opening my archive to release the print version (from 2010) of my Nick Cave skateboard design (April 2018).

In 2010 I made a well-documented European rock art tour for two months, visiting Italy, France, Switzerland and the UK. Read More

My original tour statement: “The Europe 2010 Tour is called “Psychedelic Secession,” and is aimed at connecting to poster movements of the Decadent Period and Belle Epoque in Europe, folding that connection into the Psychedelic Period of San Francisco in the 1960’s, and moving ahead at the forefront of the present modern global silkscreen poster movement.”

In a rare opportunity, this Sperry classic from 2010 will be made available from my archive reserve.

I will be making this very limited online release (right here in this post) on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at a random time.

Important: This release is a mystery tube; I will randomly ship one of the 8 posters shown below for each purchase.

Psychedelic Secession 2010
Firehouse Tour Posters
10 x 35
Edition of 30 each
4 color silkscreen
Printed on different colored paper for each.
Signed and Numbered

SOLD OUT – Thank You!

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I want to welcome a lot of newcomers to my site! I’ll quickly explain how my releases on my website are conducted. My “Psychedelic Secession” posters will be available, right here, in this post on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at a random time. A paypal “Buy Now” button will appear under the price (above). Good luck to everyone, and as always, I am very appreciative of your support!

 

 

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Sperry at “Mermay” Art Show at Modern Eden Gallery

Siren by Chuck Sperry for Modern Eden Mermay
Siren, 2018
17.5 x 33
Oak Panel Edition of 30
7 colors on oak panel
Signed and Numbered

Originally produced in 2015 as a screenprint on paper for the ocean environmental activist foundation Pangea Seed, my latest print on oak panel, “Siren”, is meant as warning. My imagination has always been drawn to this mythical being – dangerous and enchanting – whose form is an enthralling warning. The Siren dances and sings like the sea itself, seducing us with her sound, movement and beauty.

Long ago, on November 5, 1965, prominent climate scientists Roger Revelle, Wallace Broecker, Charles Keeling, Harmon Craig, and J Smagorisnky met with US President Lyndon Johnson and warned him of their findings on Climate Change. By 1974, Wallace Broekner had modeled his prediction for the affects of accumulated carbon dioxide on the global surface temperature of the Earth.

His predictions remain accurate to this day.

I am alarmed by the state of our planet’s environment. I grew up with the warnings. The predicted changes are here now.

It’s clearly time to act. Please be mindful and give your care to the environment. It’s time to do what you can to become a good steward of the environment.

“Mermay” Art Show at Modern Eden Gallery 

Exhibition Dates: May 12–June 1, 2018

Opening Reception: May 12, 2018  6-9 pm

Wednesday–Saturday, 12 pm–6 pm

Modern Eden Gallery

801 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

(415) 956-3303

Inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Artists: Redd Walitzki, Kai Carpenter, Kelly McKernan, Sheri DeBow, Chuck Sperry, Glenn Arthur, Stephanie Law, Megan Buccere, Mary Syring, Jackie Gallagher, Kindra Nikole, Lara Dann, Marie Larkin, Jel Ena, Sybiline, Primary Hughes, Tracy Lewis, Julie Filipenko, Marie Eve-Proteau, Vahge, Paolo Petrangeli, Richard Ahnert, Amandalynn, Aunia Kahn, David Natale, Pippa McManus, Phillip Hua, Jessica So Ren Tang, Jessica Dalva, Michael Ramstead, Kurtis Rykovich, Erich J. Moffitt, Avery Palmer, & Rich Pellegrino

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World Press: Nick Cave Releases Insanely Cool New Grinderman Inspired Skateboard Designed by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

 

by James Rettig, April 17, 2018 • Billboard

Back in 2015, Nick Cave teamed up with the Australian skate company Fast Times to make an official Nick Cave skateboard, with an illustration from San Francisco artist Chuck Sperry.

That same trio of collaborators has teamed up yet again for another board. This one’s inspired by “Heathen Child,” a song from Cave’s side project Grinderman. A banner on the top of the board features some lyrics from that track: “Hey little Moo Moo, light as a rainbow.”

The board comes in street and cruiser deck styles, and there’s also a t-shirt to go along with it — you can now order any of those world-wide from Fast Times Skateboarding here.

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Here’s a select list of links to articles dropping everywhere in the world press:

Billboard • Spin • NME • Uproxx • Stereogum • Go See Live Music • Post-Punk • Rolling Stone (Italy) • Happy (Australia) • Tone Deaf (Australia) • Oor (Holland) • News Monkey (Belgium) • RTBF (Belgium) • Far Out Magazine (UK) • Nova (Ireland) • Two Eggs (Japan) • Intro (Germany) • Rockol (Italy) • Blitz (Portugal) • Indie Rocks! (Mexico) • Filter (Mexico) • Marvin (Mexico) • Playtusu (Turkey) • Musika Zona (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

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This is one of many insanely cool projects I’ve collaborated with Nick Cave on. In addition to a number of beautiful rock posters I’ve made for Mr. Cave, Nick was kind enough to contribute his lyrics from “The Lyre of Orpheus” from “Abbatoir Blues” to my collection of art and poetry, “Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry” :

Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry

Helikon is Available Here

Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry

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“Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue” On View Until April 28 at Spoke Art SF. Go See It!

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

“Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue” a solo exhibition of my latest work is now on view until the end of April. I urge you to go and have a look!

My exhibition will be on view at Spoke Art Gallery’s San Francisco location until Saturday, April 28th. Spoke Art is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and can be found at 816 Sutter Street near the corner of Jones Street.

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

If you can’t join us in person, be sure to view all the works from this exhibition HERE on Spoke Art’s online store.

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

I would like to thank each and everyone who came to celebrate the opening of my solo exhibition, “Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue” at Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco. I put my full mind, heart and soul into this show, and feel that the resulting event was an achievement I will never forget.

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

The lead up to opening night brought surprises, as participants started to camp out the Wednesday morning before my Saturday afternoon opening. I want to especially thank those dozens who braved the rainy weather to hold a place in line at the door. Fortunately opening day brought sun and mild weather! So many friends and supporters from here at home and across the country, I thank you all!

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Photos: Shaun Roberts

Below are exhibition related links: an extensive interview in Juxtapoz, press notices of Sperry’s “Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue,” two extended photo stories by Shaun Roberts, and at the bottom of the list – an announcement of Sperry’s upcoming museum solo exhibition at Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

Juxtapoz Interview

Create Magazine Story

Wall Street International Magazine Story

Arsty Overview of Show

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More Opening Night Photos by Shaun Roberts

More Studio Visit Photos by Shaun Roberts

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Fort Wayne Museum of Art – “ALL ACCESS” – Sperry Solo Exhibition in September 2018

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

Chuck Sperry Heaven of Many a Tangled Hue

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Nick Cave x Fast Times by Chuck Sperry – Skate Deck Release

Coming Soon • Nick Cave x Fast Times • The Second Collection

From Fast Times:

“Following Fast Time Skateboarding’s successful (completely sold out) skate deck release with Nick Cave in 2015, we are proud to present our second collaboration with Nick Cave and Chuck Sperry.

“The iconic Australian singer-songwriter, Fast Times’ friend and frontman of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds has left a long-lasting impression with his extensive music catalogue and creative vision.

Nick Cave with Chuck Sperry’s 2015 skate deck for Fast Times Skateboarding

 

“No stranger to Nick’s projects and tour art is San Francisco artist Chuck Sperry. Similar to our first collaboration with these two legends, Chuck’s artwork draws inspiration from Nick’s song, “Heathen Child” from the Album “Grinderman 2”, featuring the lyrics ‘Hey Little Moo Moo, Light As a Rainbow’. The song was chosen by Nick himself to represent the Melbourne skate scene and Fast Times community.

“The full wrap graphic on the decks use a metallic glitter giving the boards a unique texture and feel.”

You can get your hands on the super exclusive street deck, cruiser deck and t-shirt at any of Fast Times’ Australia-based stores – and online worldwide on Saturday the 14th of April HERE.

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