Gregg Chadwick's Still Life Paintings at Band of Vices - Opening January, 10 2026


             New Art, New Year

               Gregg Chadwick's Paintings will be featured

          in a group Still Life Exhibition at Band of Vices
 

             Dear Artists…

            Be Still

            90 Artists • Curated by JosephBrandon
 

             Opening on Saturday, January 10, 2026

           2-5PM
 

               Location: Band of Vices -
             DTLA, 1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 371
             Los Angeles, CA 90021

           Read More About Band of Vices and Director        Terrell Tilford in The New York Times at this  link:

 

          On View: January 10, 2026 - February 7, 2026


Gregg Chadwick's Paintings

in Dear Artists…
Be Still

 

“In Be Still, the recognizable physical objects I depict serve as gateways to viewers -an almost empty Coke bottle, a Mystery Train 45, a bubblegum machine, a burger and fries, a bouquet bursting with color, a trans rights button.” - Gregg Chadwick


1.   Memphis Sugar (Gumball, Coke, Mystery Train)

      oil on linen 12”x12”x1.5”, 2025

      "Memphis Sugar (Gumball, Coke, Mystery Train)" was inspired by a Coca-Cola break at the cafe in the historic Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Sun Studio is known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’roll”. It is the discovery location of musical legends from B.B. King to Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash to Jerry Lee Lewis.

     
2.   Salt and Shadow (Burger, Fries, Condiments)

      oil on linen 12"x12"x1.5", 2025

      "Salt and Shadow (Burger, Fries, Condiments)" was inspired by a delicious meal and vibrant conversation at Vin-by-the-Sea: a bistro where Carmel California's coastal charm meets small-production wines and thoughtful food pairings. A simple repast elegantly crafted and elevated into art.


3.   Stonewall Bouquet (Pomegranate, Rose, Trans Rights)

      oil on linen 12”x12”x1.5”, 2025

      "Stonewall Bouquet (Pomegranate, Rose, Trans Rights)" was inspired by a gift of flowers from a collector of my art. As I made an espresso the morning after the floral gift, I glanced over at the table where the bouquet was lit up in a hopeful morning light. A trans rights button in honor of my daughter shone like a jewel in the ensemble.

 


About

Established in 2015, Band of Vices launched as an artistic collaborative focused on emerging and mid-career artists with an emphasis on inclusion. Today Band of Vices is an internationally recognized platform for art and culture.  BoV opened its doors with a mission.

There was a time when it was bad to be black; a time when brown was illegal; a time when being gay or queer was immoral; a time when those less abled were abominable. There were times when being different was a vice. We reject those labels. For those historically undervalued, overlooked or cast aside we say now is your time, now is our time. We are creating a Band of Vices. We reject colonialism, we reject tribalism, we reject exclusivity, we embrace uniqueness, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace love.

We are a Band of Vices.


 





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