Speed of Life

#RIP Mikhail Gorbachev- This ad from has a whole new historical meaning after Pizza Hut closed shop in Russia this year following Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine. We mourn the passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, a man whose openness changed the course of human history. He never lost faith in the transformative power of engagement and dialogue and his life is a powerful reminder of all that can be achieved when we make those ideals a reality. — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) August 31, 2022

  Gregg Chadwick Madame Wong's 30"x22"gouache on paper 2021 "Esther Wong had the foresight to seize upon a mythic time in Los Angeles rock history, and her willingness to be open to fresh music that was far removed from her own life experiences helped transform L.A.'s musical landscape. And for that she should be remembered." - Nikki Darling My gouache on paper painting "Madame Wong's" looks back on Los Angeles music history as New Wave and Punk exploded upon the scene. Esther Wong opened her groundbreaking Chinatown club in 1978. Notable bands that she showcased included Los Lobos, The Knack, The Police, The Motels, The Members, Fishbone, The Go-Go's, X, The Alley Cats, The Bangs, Oingo Boingo, Los Illegals, Candy, Guns N' Roses, Black Flag, Daniel Amos, Fear, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Ramones. Madame Wong's  is part of a new series of paintings crafted as magic lenses that combine the past, present, and future of Los Angeles....

#RescueOurVotes https://t.co/kfUCTtZkWY — Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) August 14, 2020

Harriet Tubman's lifelong commitment to human rights exemplifies what it means to be a nurse. ❤️ Because #nurses vow to advocate for our patients, we know that it is literally our JOB to fight for a world that values their health and safety. pic.twitter.com/0uW9vrS5cw — Bonnie Castillo (@NNUBonnie) August 2, 2020

Philosopher Heraclitus, weeping at the state of the world. Know just how he feels! Painted in 1609 (though totally relevant today) by Abraham Janssens, whose day is today. pic.twitter.com/J3u6yBblZH — Peter Paul Rubens (@PP_Rubens) July 26, 2020

by Gregg Chadwick “I spect I grow’d. Don’t think nobody ever made me.”  - Topsy from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Alison Saar's  Grow’d sits majestically in L.A. Louver’s open-air Skyroom. Last night, I was privileged to chat with Ms. Saar about her life and work in front of her haunting bronze sculpture. Saar has reimagined Topsy as a strong, fully aware woman. The cotton bale that she sits on has become a throne. And the sickle in her hand has become a harbinger of justice to come. Cotton stalks tied to her hair float like a firmament of earthly stars.  Alison Saar Grow'd 2019 / cast bronze / 78 1/2 x 39 x 38 3/4 in. (199.4 x 99.1 x 98.4 cm) L.A. Louver - June 5, 2019 (photo by Gregg Chadwick) In 2017-18, Saar created a body of artwork featured in a 2018 solo show at L.A. Louver centered around the character of Topsy. Saar's exhibition entitled Topsy Turvy  dove headfirst into the legacy of slavery in America. Douglas Messerli wrote,...

by Gregg Chadwick Gregg Chadwick Between Worlds (Chicago) 24"x24" oil on linen 2018 Sneak peek at new artwork to be featured at The Other Art Fair in Chicago -  My oil on linen painting Between Worlds (Chicago) was inspired by the industrial design of Raymond Loewy and the spirit of adventure that lies at the heart of the United States.  Two vehicles designed by Loewy stand side by side in a rail yard with the Chicago skyline behind. Glistening in black, the streamlined Pennsylvania Railroad “Broadway Limited” shares the scene with a gold 1938 Studebaker President.

Gregg Chadwick Lightning (Edith Desch) 36"x 24" oil on linen 2018 Jersey Memories - Grandma Desch by Gregg Chadwick When I was little and my dad was off in Vietnam during the war, we lived in a small, rented carriage house behind a big estate. On the way to school each morning we would walk by the train platform full of commuters waiting for their ride into the city. I knew my Grandpa Desch drove trains and I often wondered as we passed over the tracks on the bridge on Ridgewood Avenue whether he was in one of the engines down below. It's only thirty minutes by train from Glen Ridge, New Jersey, to Penn Station in Manhattan. Yet, there seemed to be a world of difference between my town with its quiet gas-lamp lit streets and the bustling avenues in New York City. The train was the artery between those two worlds and I never forgot it.  The kitchen in Garwood was where Grandma Desch would spread her warmth.  In a similar fashion...

In the studio! #art #inspiration A post shared by Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) on Mar 2, 2017 at 10:37am PST

Trento Night (Una Notte a Trento) 24"x18" oil on linen 2016 Currently on view at Saatchi Art until June 1, 2017 #art #saatchiart #italy #trento #glamour A post shared by Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) on Feb 20, 2017 at 9:12pm PST Thank you to everyone at Saatchi Art for a marvelous opening on Thursday night and for everyone who braved the oncoming storm to get out and visit the show. Gregg Chadwick 's painting Trento Night at the Mark-Making Opening at Saatchi Art in Santa Monica, February 16, 2017 

by Gregg Chadwick Gregg Chadwick "A Walk With Obama: January 20, 2017" 18"x24" oil on linen 2017 #art #POTUS #beauty #change #hope Rain covers the Los Angeles basin this morning as President Obama leaves office. I want to take a moment to thank you, Barack Obama, for 8 years of hard work and commitment to affordable health care for all, LGBTQ equality, transgender rights, environmental protections, and so much more. Today and tomorrow and forever, I honor Barack Obama who led this country with wisdom, dignity, and compassion. 

by  Gregg Chadwick I wrote this when I heard of Lou Reed's death in 2013. Three years on the thoughts still stand. Reposted as an elegy to an inspirational figure for so many.  " Lou Reed gave us the street and the landscape - and we peopled it."  - David Bowie in the documentary " Rock 'n' Roll Heart - Lou Reed " Well hey, man, that's just a lie It's a lie she tells her friends 'Cause the real song, the real song Where she won't even admit to herself The  beatin ' in her heart It's a song lots of people know It's a painful song A little sad truth But life's full of sad songs Penny for a wish But  wishin ' won't make you a soldier. With a pretty kiss for a pretty face Can't have  it's  way Y'know tramps like us, we were born to pay  -  From the beginning of the " Slipaway " section of Lou Reed's song  Street Hassle .      Uncredited   spoken vocals by Bruce Springsteen...

Tonight! My painting “Blush Response" will be available at Art & Home:  An Evening with Los Angeles Family Housing to benefit LA Family Housing. Wednesday, October 26, 2016  7-9pm      Room & Board  Helm's Bakery Building  8707 Washington Boulevard, CA 90232 Gregg Chadwick Blush Response 10"x10" oil on canvas 2015 In collaboration with Angeleno magazine, please join us for a special art show at Room & Board in Culver City.  Over 100 local, contemporary artists have donated artworks in support of LA Family Housing. (LAFH).  Dedicated to helping families and individuals transition out of homelessness and poverty, LAFH offers a range of housing opportunities enriched with supportive services. Artwork on display in the showroom will be available for purchase for $400!  If you have always wanted a Chadwick, this is a wonderful opportunity to get an artwork at an afforda...

by Gregg Chadwick Gregg Chadwick Elvis Presley (Suspicion) 36”x36” oil on linen 2016 In the Exhibition: One in a Million   L Ross Gallery August 2 - 27, 2016 Reception  6 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 5, 2016.  5040 Sanderlin, Suite 104, Memphis, Tennessee 38117 901-767-2200  

Gregg Chadwick City of Angels 17”x17” oil on linen 2014 Benefit Auction for Venice Family Clinic Today's the day! # VeniceArtWalk 2016 at Google Los Angeles 340 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Noon-6pm #MyDayInLA