Watching these poignant videos of Eddie Vedder singing with Bruce Springsteen and knowing that Tom Morello was offstage waiting for his next turn, I am called to thank the numerous mentors in my life. As an artist, sometimes it is only the artwork itself that carries its influence into your life. Other times it is the day to day connection with a teacher, colleague, or partner. And for me it has also been the powerful influence of my family and friends. From my blazingly intelligent wife
MarySue Heilemann, to my brilliant brother
Kent Chadwick, to my supportive parents Bob and Peg Chadwick, to my teachers
Sam Amato and
Jan Stussy at UCLA and
Dale McConathy and
Richard Martin at NYU, to my colleagues at the
Santa Monica Art Studios, to the always inspiring writer
Peter Clothier, to my gallerist in San Francisco
Sandra Lee, to my collectors over all these years, to my new friend and colleague in the arts
Barbara Drucker, to my agent
Gwenda Joyce, to the insightful film and theater artists
Alan and
Alana Caudillo,
Yareli Arizmendi and
Sergio Arau,
Dan Bonnell and
Lea Floden,
Craig Zisk and
Julie Weiss, to the passionate musicians
RB Morris,
Kelly Colbert,
Michael McDermott and
Peter Himmelman, and to my collaborator in the creative fire
Phil Cousineau - I say "Thank You for the inspiration, friendship and mentorship!"
Video: Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder Sing
My Hometown at Wrigley Field Sept 8, 2012
Another View: Bruce Springsteen w/ Eddie Vedder
My Hometown - Wrigley Field 9/8/12
Video: Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder - Atlantic City- Wrigley Field, Sept 7, 2012
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Gregg Chadwick
Jimmy Buff's
72"x96" oil on linen 1983-1988 |
