Blue Velvet (David Lynch)

Blue Velvet (David Lynch)

30"x24" oil on linen 2025

by Gregg Chadwick

My oil on linen painting "Blue Velvet (David Lynch" is an homage to a visionary director and his artistic vision.

Lynch thought of Los Angeles as a place of hidden mysteries and breathtaking light. Lynch said: “What I really like about {Los Angeles} if you drive around – especially at night – you can get a little gust of wind of the great days of the silver screen. All there in, like, living memory... it was an incredible place to be at the beginning of cinema.” In my artwork, David Lynch stands beneath the Aero Theater marquee in Santa Monica, California which is emblazoned with the words - "David Lynch's Blue Velvet, Sold Out." Just days after his death, the American Cinematheque held a special screening in his honor. I walked up to the Aero to honor the memory of David Lynch. As I arrived the sun was setting across the Pacific and an elegiac glow lit up the theater on Montana Avenue. In this moment my painting was born.

Two Straws

Gregg Chadwick

Two Straws

24"x36" oil on linen 2023

The fresh fragrance of linseed oil and linen fills my studio as I just put some finishing touches on new work. My oil on linen painting "Two Straws" is a short story in paint.
A woman sits at a table in a diner with an empty seat across from her. On the table is a milkshake with two straws. Will her companion return? What do you think will happen in the next scene?

"Two Straws" is the latest cinematic painting in my L.A. Stories series that explores the wonderfully diverse and sprawling city of Los Angeles.

See this artwork and more at our upcoming evening Open Studio Art at the Airport event on May 13, 2023 from 5-9 PM.

 

#art #SantaMonica #SantaMonicaArt #contemporaryart #worksonpaper #artattheairport #oilonlinen #diner #milkshake

Unwrapping the Mysteries of The Other Art Fair

Pleased to let you know that tomorrow, March 9, 2023 from 12 noon to 1pm as part of @18thstreetarts ongoing Professional Development Series, I will discuss applying for and hosting a booth at The Other Art Fair. Please join me as I describe what it is like to host a booth at The Other Art Fair, what you need to do to apply, costs involved, and some hints on best practices for hosting your own booth.

Artists in residence at 18th Street Arts Center, get the Zoom link in the Artist Portal.

Borderless members, get the Zoom link on Patreon or on the Borderless membership portal. More on joining Borderless for as little as $5 at this link -

https://www.patreon.com/18thstreetarts?utm_source=https%3A%2F%2F18thstreet.org%2Farts-professional-2%2F&utm_medium=patreon_wordpress_plugin&utm_campaign=6141761&utm_term=&utm_content=creator_profile_link_in_text_over_interface

Hope to see you via Zoom tomorrow!

#art #TheOtherArt Fair #SantaMonicaArts #GreggChadwick #18thStreetArtsCenter #contemporaryart

One Year In - Ukraine Holds Strong

 

Gregg Chadwick

Home Guard (112th Territorial Defense Brigade - Kyiv, Ukraine)
20"x16" oil on linen 2022

One year ago on Feb 24, 2022 - Russia launched its full scale genocide in Ukraine and 9 years ago this week Russia began its operation to illegally annex Crimea.

My painting "Home Guard (112th Territorial Defense Brigade - Kyiv, Ukraine)" is an homage to the brave Ukrainians fighting against an immoral and illegal invasion by Putin's Russia. I remember as a young boy when my father left for war as a US Marine. I can see in the faces of the kids and partners in Ukraine the same mix of fear and pride I felt as my dad told me that he was leaving home to fight for freedom. Ukrainians live in a democratic society that values diversity and opportunity for all. Many couples have decided to fight together against Putin's invasion. Putin wants to crush Ukraine. But he will never prevail against these brave heroes protecting their homeland.

In 2015 at the Venice Biennale, MarySue and I took part in an art performance called "On Vacation" protesting Russia's invasion of Crimea. See - Images 2 and 3.

Half of my proceeds for this painting will be donated to World Central Kitchen's efforts in Ukraine to provide food and sustenance to those fighting for their freedom. As Chef Jose Andres says,"Wherever there is a fight so that hungry people may eat, we will be there." 

#ChefsForTheWorld #Ukraine #SlavaUkraini #art #contemporaryart #NoSurrender @ukraine.ua #OnVacation @stevievanzandt

In 2015 at the Venice Biennale, MarySue and I took part in an art performance called "On Vacation" protesting Russia's invasion of Crimea. 

.@MalcolmNance: "Russian combat power--really offensive power--is finished." #TheReidOut pic.twitter.com/jQkmOhw542

— The ReidOut (@thereidout) February 25, 2023

Carpe Librum (Maastricht)

 

Gregg Chadwick

Carpe Librum (Maastricht)

48"x36"oil on linen 2021

It is so wonderful when a collector shares their reactions and photos of new artworks in their home. Today @danialexlune was surprised by her amazing husband Dave with my painting "Carpe Librum (Maastricht)"

The painting is featured in @art_squat magazine's new interview with me in their 3rd Issue released today - December 25, 2021.  Link at http://www.art-squat.com/articles3/Gregg_Chadwick/index.php

In the interview I explain that "in the past few years, a magnificent bookstore in Maastricht, The Netherlands (@boekhandel_dominicanen) has inspired a group of my oil paintings and works on paper. I exhibited my latest painting in this series, "Carpe Librum (Maastricht)", at The Other Art Fair at Barker Hangar in September 2021. I find that writers in particular are intrigued by this homage to the world of books and learning."

#art #HappyHolidays #merrychristmas #Books #maastricht #theotherartfair #artsquat #theotherartfairla #writers #readers #contemporaryart

#MeToo- Art and Feminism Now (Full Video)

Krista Suh and Yareli Arizmendi get to the heart of the matter at #MeToo- Art and Feminism Now
photo by MarySue Heilemann

On Saturday, January 27th 2018 a vibrant panel discussion on #MeToo - Art and Feminism Now was held from 1-3pm at the Santa Monica Art Studios. 

We gathered as artists, writers, musicians, actors, filmmakers and more to help discuss ideas on how to build a path forward. 

Kathleen McHugh, Chair Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media at UCLA, Moderated the panel discussion.

The panelists included:

Actress/Writer Yareli Arizmendi (Like Water for Chocolate, A Day Without a Mexican) More at: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0034976/.Artist/Activist 

Michele Pred (Represented by Nancy Hoffman Gallery) More on Michele Pred at: http://michelepred.com/home.html.“Ms Pred's work is an important offering for its relevance to the times."- Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor 

Krista Suh - Krista is a feminist, artist, Hollywood screenwriter, and co-creator of The Pussyhat Project. She's based in Los Angeles. Her new book, DIY Rules for a WTF World: How to Speak Up, Get Creative, and Change the World will be released in January. Krista will be selling and signing copies of her new book after the panel discussion. More on Krista Suh at http://kristasuh.com/.

Kim Schoenstadt Contemporary Artist "This event was an opportunity to take a snapshot of all the female and female identifying working artists in the LA contemporary art community. It was an opportunity for us to capture a moment where we stood with each other in all of our diversity." More on Kim Schoenstadt at http://www.kimschoenstadt.com/about/ and https://www.nowbeherela.com/.

Organized by contemporary artist Gregg Chadwick http://www.greggchadwick.com/.

Kathleen McHugh, Krista Suh, Yareli Arizmendi, Michelle Pred, Kim Schoenstadt with her daughter at #MeToo - Art and Feminism
photo by MarySue Heilemann

Sneak Peek - Revenant: New Paintings by Gregg Chadwick at Sandra Lee Gallery - July 2014

Revenant New Paintings by Gregg Chadwick by Gregg Chadwick |

"Dogtown" Featured In Sunday's 35th Anniversary of the Venice Art Walk and Auctions

Gregg Chadwick
Dogtown
17"x17" oil on panel 2014 

My painting Dogtown will be featured in the Silent Art Auction at the 35th Anniversary of the Venice Art Walk and Auctions which will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Google Los Angeles in the Frank Gehry designed Binoculars Building.

The painting is available for pre-bidding on the auction site Paddle 8 with a select group of donated artworks. http://paddle8.com/auctions/veniceartwalk 

100% of the proceeds from the sale of my painting go to help fund the Venice Family Clinic’s comprehensive health care program for the low-income and uninsured. 

Direct Link at: https://paddle8.com/work/gregg-chadwick/31720-dogtown

More at:

Sunday, May 18th, Celebrate 35 Years of the Venice Art Walk & Auctions!

New York Minute

Gregg Chadwick
New York Minute
74"x44" oil on linen 2013

Ashland and Main

Gregg Chadwick
Ashland and Main
24"x18" oil on linen 2013

Specific Fiction (sonoba shōsetsu)

Gregg Chadwick
Specific Fiction (sonoba shōsetsu)
18" x 12" oil on linen 2013

Currently on exhibit in my solo show, The Time Between, at the Sandra Lee Gallery in San Francisco, California.

Una Poesia di Rosso (A Poem of Red)

Gregg Chadwick
Una Poesia di Rosso (A Poem of Red)
24"x20" oil on panel 2013

Currently on exhibit in my solo show, The Time Between, at the Sandra Lee Gallery in San Francisco, California.

The Time Between Opens March 5th, 2013 at the Sandra Lee Gallery in San Francisco, California

The Time Between

Paintings by Gregg Chadwick

March 5 - March 30, 2013

Sandra Lee Gallery

251 Post Street, Suite 310

San Francisco, California 94108

www.sandraleegallery.com

415 291-8000

art@sandraleegallery.com

Reception for the artist:

Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Catalog Available With Essay by Peter Clothier

The Time Between: Paintings by Gregg Chadwick 

Santa Monica Art Studios Holds 8th Anniversary Celebration This Weekend @ Santa Monica Airport

Gregg Chadwick

Occupy

40"x30" oil on linen 2012

I am pleased to invite you to the 8th Anniversary Celebration of the Santa Monica Art Studios at the Santa Monica Airport. Come by this weekend - Saturday, October 13th from 6-9PM and Sunday, October 14th from 1-5 PM for a sneak peek at my new work in Studio #15 and the other amazing artists in our 22,000 square foot art laboratory.

Gregg Chadwick

Studio #15

3026 Airport Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Invitation to My Opening February 18, 2010 at the LOOK Gallery in Los Angeles

Gregg Chadwick
The Crossing
72"x36" oil, monotype and collage on Japanese Torinoko paper 2010

The morning of my last day on a trip to Thailand, was particularly luminous. I got up especially early and wandered through the alleys of Chiang Mai, following some monks on their serene morning pilgrimage. The light was almost incandescent and the blur of movement seemed to create paintings for me. I just needed to pay attention. To really see. I spent the time on the short flight to Bangkok watching a kind of film playing in my mind of saffron robes scintillating in the morning mist. Later, as I waited for my connecting flight to San Francisco, I caught sight of a different clip on a television monitor as the second plane crashed into the World Trade Center. It was September 11, 2001. I felt the horror of the crowd as we watched in disbelief. I longed for home and my son. Weeks later when finally back in my studio, the juxtaposition of the monks’ serenity in Thailand that day and the traumatic explosions on the other side of the globe, stayed with me. The saffron robed monks in my work are direct echoes of that experience and that day. For me, these monks are spiritual pilgrims that lead us away from the destruction and waste of violence, racism, and hatred. I began painting them, giving space to their calm. The resulting paintings led to a series, and some recent large works-on-paper on this theme are featured in the LOOK Gallery's upcoming exhibition 100 for 1000.
(February 18 to March 31, 2010)

More Images at: Gregg Chadwick at LOOK Gallery
More info at: LOOK Gallery

100 for 1000 opens at the LOOK Gallery in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 18th, 2010. The exhibit runs from February 18th until March 31st. A main gallery wall provides a contemplative space for my recent large works on paper and I will have a large number of 30"x22" monotypes on display as well.

Artists include:
Ann Arden, Sally Peterson, Gregg Chadwick, Eric Poppleton, Cathy Charles, Jeff Robinson, Ghislaine Fenmore, Ronald Santos, Jerri Levi, Bruna Stude, Mike Lohr, Artie Twitchell, Ramon Lopez, Kent Twitchell, Stephanie Mercado, Mike Vegas, Chris Naylor, Adam Wolpert and Walt Peregoy


LOOK Gallery
1933 S. Broadway, Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90007
RSVP at (213)748-1113
OPENING RECEPTION FEBRUARY 18 6-9PM

Map It: Directions to the LOOK Gallery