Speed of Life

  Gregg Chadwick  “Suspicion (Elvis Presley)”  36”x36” oil on linen 2016 “Gregg Chadwick takes the opposite stance in the oil-on-linen 'Elvis Presley (Suspicion).'  Here, a familiar depiction of the singer is rendered in blurry, shadowy lines, as if his memory is slowly fading and becoming the stuff of rumor and legend tending toward oblivion.” - Fredric Koeppel, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee Since my artwork was included in a series of Elvis themed exhibitions at the L. Ross Gallery in Memphis, Tennessee, I have been reading and re-reading Ray Connolly’s book  Being Elvis: A Lonely Life   which deftly examines Elvis’ life through the lens of Memphis in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Childhood poverty and class aspirations spurred Elvis on in a way that left no room for error in his art but left his life dangerously open to misfortune and eventual tragedy. At the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 26, 1956, Elvi...

    Gregg Chadwick Pink Cadillac (Elvis at Graceland) 24”x30” oil on linen 2017   Shake, Rattle and Roll , L Ross Gallery, Memphis, Tennessee         August 3 - 25         Opening Reception: Friday, August 3, 2018.   6 – 8 pm L Ross Gallery continues the August celebration of all things Elvis with an exhibition of contemporary southern artists titled "Shake, Rattle and Roll." The exhibition opens Friday August 3 and continues through August 31 with a rockin’ reception honoring the artists Friday, August 3, 6 to 9 pm, with music provided by Memphis’ DJ Leroy, tribute artists welcome! L Ross Gallery invited several artists to interpret Elvis’ magic in their unique variety of voices and mediums. Diverse examples include Kurt Meer’s stunning oil portrait of Elvis, Matthew Hasty’s oil on canvas of the Graceland Media Room, Jeni Stallings’ dreamy encaustic work, Californi...

Fun exhibit of Elvis-themed art at @lrossgallery -- "One in a Million." Review here >> https://t.co/UM4fgaUKUZ pic.twitter.com/EehKYQ3ug3 — GoMemphis (@GoMemphis) August 9, 2016 “Gregg Chadwick takes the opposite stance in the oil-on-linen "Elvis Presley (Suspicion)." Here, a familiar depiction of the singer is rendered in blurry, shadowy lines, as if his memory is slowly fading and becoming the stuff of rumor and legend tending toward oblivion.” - Fredric Koeppel, The Commercial Appeal

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  

  I reorganized my paints yesterday after fervent months in the studio painting the work for Mystery Train. Tubes of oil paint squeezed into empty twisted shells and stray caps marked only by a tell tale ring of color  were discarded. Brushes, newly cleaned, stand at attention ready for new work. A clean glass palette now sits on top of a used stack of brightly daubed surfaces. Painting trains seems to bring daily reminders of change, of process, of journeys. When a train or plane turns around for its trip back home, there is little time for introspection. Vehicles are cleaned, engines refueled, often a new crew is added - new passengers and new travels await. As Mystery Train prepares to depart San Francisco, I ask you to celebrate with me at a closing party and artist talk on February 27th at the Sandra Lee Gallery (details below) if you are in the Bay Area. I have listed below a series of events, exhibitions, press, and more that give a glimpse into the excitement around My...