Mind Spring Art Show

On January 13, 2012, in Events, by Chris Shaw

Madonna Of The Suicide Vest by Chris Shaw, 2012

MIND SPRING
Chuck Sperry, Chris Shaw, Ron Donovan

New paintings, installations, and limited silkscreen editions

JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 18, 2012

Artist Reception: January 14, 2012, 4pm to 7pm

Varnish Fine Art
16 Jesse Street, #c120
San Francisco, California 94105
(415) 433-4400
www.varnishfineart.com

Lending rock and alternative music a form of visual expression in sync with their urban environments, Chuck Sperry, Chris Shaw, and Ron Donovan embrace, alter, re-assign meaning and re-contextualize images until they become the medium-the subject emerging, used purposely–irreverently or reverently–to transform ephemeral events and experiences into a lexicon of shared cultural visual memory.

Madonna Kalashnikov by Chris Shaw, 2012

“Donovan, Shaw and Sperry have made their living creating expressive contemporary prints and posters for both the collector and the general public whose capacity for images is not just at its maximum, but teetering on overload. Dedication to their craft has rewarded them with a mastery of color theory, composition and print design that creates a language that can be seen, perhaps almost heard, amidst a visually competitive, urban environment. Never known for following the consensus of any art establishment, these three have a strict loyalty to their craft, and have become leading innovators of the rock poster art form. Their suspicion and disdain for mainstream American politics often characterizes their approach to making art. With a sincere dedication to a broad public audience, they reflect a social consciousness and draw much from the immediate urban environment.” – Renee de Cossio, curator SFMOMA

Madonna of the 40oz by Chris Shaw, 2011

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Occupy Oakland poster by Chris Shaw

On November 1, 2011, in Political, Posters, by Chris Shaw

 

Occupy Oakland poster by Chris Shaw

OCCUPY OAKLAND POSTER / General Strike Nov. 2, 2011
18×24 Offset Lithograph
2 sided

I had to make this after people got tear-gassed right down the street last week.
The poster will be distributed for free tomorrow afternoon (Nov. 2) at Occupy Oakland.

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Primus Des Moines poster by Chris Shaw

On October 17, 2011, in Posters, Silkscreen, by Chris Shaw

Primus poster by Chris Shaw
We are happy to announce that we will be releasing a few of the latest Chris Shaw Primus Poster – #P24 in the series – tonight at 6pm Pacific Time here.

Chris’s hand inked, Corn-fed Iowa Farm-monster riding a turbo-charged corn harvester was perfectly suited for this PRIMUS gig in Des Moins, Iowa on October 15th. The poster sold out at the show and we appreciate the great responses & comments we have received. This 4 color Silkscreen was printed at Bloom Press in Oakland California.

Primus poster by Chris Shaw (Regular/Show edition)

Primus Poster by Chris Shaw #P24
October 15, 2011
Val Air Ballroom – Des Moines, Iowa
Paper Size: 18″ x 24″, Image Imprint: 17″ x 22.5″
Edition of 150
Signed & Numbered
$60

SOLD OUT

Primus poster by Chris Shaw (Regular AP)

Primus Poster by Chris Shaw #P24
October 15, 2011
Val Air Ballroom – Des Moines, Iowa
Paper Size: 18″ x 24″, Image Imprint: 17″ x 22.5″
AP Edition 15
Signed
$75

SOLD OUT

Primus poster by Chris Shaw (Silver Variant)

Primus Poster by Chris Shaw #P24
October 15, 2011
Val Air Ballroom – Des Moines, Iowa
Paper Size: 18″ x 24″, Image Imprint: 17″ x 22.5″
Silver/Grey Metallic Paper Variant
Edition of 20
Signed & Numbered

SOLD OUT

 

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