Speed of Life

From the vaults - Circa 1978 - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform The Promise . The video was sparely shot in black and white. Bruce's voice is hoarse and guttural. A definitive statement on broken promises and lost dreams. Gregg Chadwick Pegasus Night 38 cm in diameter oil on wood 2010 Currently on view at Manifesta Maastricht, the Netherlands Hat Tip to Pitchfork.

My next solo show opens on September 25th at 5pm at ManifestaMaastricht in the beautiful city of Maastricht in the Netherlands. More info at: ManifestaMaastricht greggchadwick.com

Gregg Chadwick Die Kathedrale Der Bucher (The Cathedral of Books) 20"x16" oil on linen 2010 I am back from Berlin steeped in imagery and inspiration and new work. Today, books are on my mind as my latest painting was inspired by the Selexyz Dominicanen , a bookstore in Maastricht, the Netherlands, located in a deconsecrated Dominican Church. Also, Michael Krasny interviewed Phil Cousineau about his latest book Wordcatcher which includes over twenty images of my artworks inspired by Phil's marvelous word histories. Phil Cousineau Catches Words with Michael Krasny

Gregg Chadwick The Persistence of Being 36"x24" oil on linen 2010