Bryan Sperry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Website | https://sperryart.com |
Bryan Sperry is a visual artist based in Chicago, Illinois known for his commissioned artwork and participation in the Chicago Art District. Sperry was the original founder and main force behind Pilsen Art Nation, which originated the 2nd Friday Art Walk in the Chicago Pilsen neighborhood [1] [2] [3] and his works have been featured in various exhibitions, such as the "Warriors of the Apocalypse" [4] [5] [6] series.
Education
Bryan Sperry attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. [1]
Notable Works
The Warriors of the Apocalypse: This sculptural series is a standout in Sperry's body of work, featuring life-size cyborg figures made from recycled elements of the urban landscape. Set in a post-apocalyptic world of the year 3095, these sculptures represent hybrid super soldiers fighting against tyranny and oppression. The series serves as an awareness campaign, illustrating the control exerted by media, propaganda, and government. [4] [5] [6]
Exhibitions
House of the Apocalypse: Sperry's Pilsen gallery, located at 1908 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, is a significant venue where his work, including "The Warriors of the Apocalypse," is displayed. [6]
Sensible Decisions: This exhibition featured works by Bryan Sperry among other artists and was presented as an interwoven installation. It showcased Sperry's ability to blend strong lines and industrial elements with whimsical expressions, highlighting themes of alienation and the contemporary quest for truth and beauty. [7]
IMPACTinterview: Alongside Bryan Sperry in this exhibition, which was also presented as an interwoven installation. The collaborative nature of this show allowed for a diverse exploration of contemporary issues through visual art. [8]
Other known exhibitions:
Design Cloud - 2012 [9]
Carlos Humenez Gallery - 2012 [9]
Flexspace - 2010 [9]
MK Gallery - 2009 [9]
Zhou B. Space - 2009 [9]
Blake Palmer Gallery - 2006 [9]
Corrosive Gallery - 2005 [9]
Open Door Gallery - 2004 [9]
Mars Gallery - 2003 [9]
Humility Gallery - 1998 [9]
Eastwick Gallery - 1995 [9]
Randolph Street Gallery - 1995 [9]
Around The Coyote - 1993-1997 [9]
Art Attack - 1993 [9]
Installations
Field Museum Campus - 2009 [9]
"Cool Globes" Sculpture Tour - 2009 [9]
Style
Expressionistic Edginess: Sperry's art often features strong lines that evoke a sense of order, while also incorporating whimsical lines, facial expressions, or gestures for human emphasis. This juxtaposition creates an expressionistic edge that offers a contemporary slant on themes of truth and beauty. [10]
Industrial and Robotic Themes: His works, particularly in sculpture, are formulated with robotic and industrial elements, which dominate the senses and contribute to the overarching theme of alienation present throughout his art. [10]
Mediums
Figurative Paintings: Sperry's paintings utilize line, texture, form, and color, with a strong use of light and shadow. His methodical approach to line work results in dynamic, multi-dimensional images that have a sculptural impact. [10]
Abstracts: In his abstract works, Sperry combines free-flowing color with gravity and slope, creating a balance between randomness and controlled illusion. This technique creates spatial contrast and evokes the sense of imagined objects within an infinite space. [10]
Sculptures: Sperry is particularly noted for his found-object warrior sculptures, which are made from recycled elements from the urban landscape. These sculptures bring life to materials from urban decay and are characterized by their bold, dramatic presence, often with a tragic-comic or opposing force aspect. [6] [10]
External links
References
- ^ a b c "Chicago Art District". chicagoartsdistrict.org. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "In Chicago, the Pilsen neighborhood reflects Mexican flavors". Washington Post. 2023-04-15. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "In Chicago, colorful Pilsen broadens its palate". Chicago Tribune. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b "Warriors of The Apocalypse Series By Brian Sperry". The Worley Gig. 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b "Warriors of the Apocalypse - The Visualist". The Visualist - Chicago Visual Arts Calendar. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b c d Stories, Local (2018-08-14). "Meet Bryan Sperry - Voyage Chicago | Chicago City Guide". voyagechicago.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Sensible Decisions - The Visualist". The Visualist - Chicago Visual Arts Calendar. 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "IMPACTinterview — lithium.gallery". lithium.gallery. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Chicago Art District". chicagoartsdistrict.org. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b c d e "Listenbee". www.listenbee.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
Bryan Sperry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Website | https://sperryart.com |
Bryan Sperry is a visual artist based in Chicago, Illinois known for his commissioned artwork and participation in the Chicago Art District. Sperry was the original founder and main force behind Pilsen Art Nation, which originated the 2nd Friday Art Walk in the Chicago Pilsen neighborhood [1] [2] [3] and his works have been featured in various exhibitions, such as the "Warriors of the Apocalypse" [4] [5] [6] series.
Education
Bryan Sperry attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. [1]
Notable Works
The Warriors of the Apocalypse: This sculptural series is a standout in Sperry's body of work, featuring life-size cyborg figures made from recycled elements of the urban landscape. Set in a post-apocalyptic world of the year 3095, these sculptures represent hybrid super soldiers fighting against tyranny and oppression. The series serves as an awareness campaign, illustrating the control exerted by media, propaganda, and government. [4] [5] [6]
Exhibitions
House of the Apocalypse: Sperry's Pilsen gallery, located at 1908 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, is a significant venue where his work, including "The Warriors of the Apocalypse," is displayed. [6]
Sensible Decisions: This exhibition featured works by Bryan Sperry among other artists and was presented as an interwoven installation. It showcased Sperry's ability to blend strong lines and industrial elements with whimsical expressions, highlighting themes of alienation and the contemporary quest for truth and beauty. [7]
IMPACTinterview: Alongside Bryan Sperry in this exhibition, which was also presented as an interwoven installation. The collaborative nature of this show allowed for a diverse exploration of contemporary issues through visual art. [8]
Other known exhibitions:
Design Cloud - 2012 [9]
Carlos Humenez Gallery - 2012 [9]
Flexspace - 2010 [9]
MK Gallery - 2009 [9]
Zhou B. Space - 2009 [9]
Blake Palmer Gallery - 2006 [9]
Corrosive Gallery - 2005 [9]
Open Door Gallery - 2004 [9]
Mars Gallery - 2003 [9]
Humility Gallery - 1998 [9]
Eastwick Gallery - 1995 [9]
Randolph Street Gallery - 1995 [9]
Around The Coyote - 1993-1997 [9]
Art Attack - 1993 [9]
Installations
Field Museum Campus - 2009 [9]
"Cool Globes" Sculpture Tour - 2009 [9]
Style
Expressionistic Edginess: Sperry's art often features strong lines that evoke a sense of order, while also incorporating whimsical lines, facial expressions, or gestures for human emphasis. This juxtaposition creates an expressionistic edge that offers a contemporary slant on themes of truth and beauty. [10]
Industrial and Robotic Themes: His works, particularly in sculpture, are formulated with robotic and industrial elements, which dominate the senses and contribute to the overarching theme of alienation present throughout his art. [10]
Mediums
Figurative Paintings: Sperry's paintings utilize line, texture, form, and color, with a strong use of light and shadow. His methodical approach to line work results in dynamic, multi-dimensional images that have a sculptural impact. [10]
Abstracts: In his abstract works, Sperry combines free-flowing color with gravity and slope, creating a balance between randomness and controlled illusion. This technique creates spatial contrast and evokes the sense of imagined objects within an infinite space. [10]
Sculptures: Sperry is particularly noted for his found-object warrior sculptures, which are made from recycled elements from the urban landscape. These sculptures bring life to materials from urban decay and are characterized by their bold, dramatic presence, often with a tragic-comic or opposing force aspect. [6] [10]
External links
References
- ^ a b c "Chicago Art District". chicagoartsdistrict.org. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "In Chicago, the Pilsen neighborhood reflects Mexican flavors". Washington Post. 2023-04-15. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "In Chicago, colorful Pilsen broadens its palate". Chicago Tribune. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b "Warriors of The Apocalypse Series By Brian Sperry". The Worley Gig. 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b "Warriors of the Apocalypse - The Visualist". The Visualist - Chicago Visual Arts Calendar. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b c d Stories, Local (2018-08-14). "Meet Bryan Sperry - Voyage Chicago | Chicago City Guide". voyagechicago.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Sensible Decisions - The Visualist". The Visualist - Chicago Visual Arts Calendar. 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "IMPACTinterview — lithium.gallery". lithium.gallery. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Chicago Art District". chicagoartsdistrict.org. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b c d e "Listenbee". www.listenbee.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.