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WORK HISTORY
SOLO SHOWS BOSTON, MA
Dynamic Works Part 2 - Spencer Gallery Aug. 2009
Dynamic Works - Spencer Gallery June 2009
Double Fantasy - Atlantic Works Gallery April 2009
Open Studios - Chris Spuglio Studios July 2008
Surfaces - BEBE Estate Mansion July - Sept 07 2007
Distortions-Cornerstone Art Gallery Jan. 2007
The Heretic -Spuglio Studios Jan. 2005
Hypnopompic Image-Kennaley Portrait Studio March 2005
New Work-Kennaley Portrait Studio Aug 2004
After Effects-Spuglio Studios July 2004
Effects-Spuglio Studios June 2004
GROUP SHOWS
The Boston Biennial ( Year 1 )
Atlantic Artworks Gallery Aug. 2009 Boston, MA
Various Perspectives
BEBE Estate Mansion Aug. 2009 Melrose, MA
Mansion Show
BEBE Estate Mansion June. 2009 Melrose, MA
Throb
Atlantic Artworks Gallery Feb. 2008 Boston, MA
Revelry Of Energy
Agora Gallery Jan. 2009 New York, NY
Traces Of Memory
Estense Castle Museum Dec. 2008 Ferrara, Italy
Twelve
Atlantic Artworks Gallery Dec. 2008 Boston, MA
Unsuitable Content
Atlantic Artworks Gallery 2008 Boston, MA
2008 Artspace Hartford
Un + Art, Jan. 11-25 2008 Hartford, CT
2008 Agora Gallery
Conguent Allusions Jan. 8-Jan 28, 2008 New York, NY
2007 Boston Urban Art
Boston Urban Arts Festival Dec. 15 2007 UMASS Boston, Boston, MA
2006 Boston Tattoo Convention
Art Show September 2006 Boston Center of the Arts, Boston, MA
2006 Arvedson Art Gallery
Through The Days April 2006 New York, NY
2006 Melrose Arts
Fine Wine & Art April 2006 Melrose, MA
2006 Pirate Gallery
5 Senses Boston, April 2006
2006 Elise Mankes Studio
Inpermanance April 22-May 31, 2006
Open Studios June 3-Aug. 28, 2006
2005 Canvas Alley Gallery
Spring Reception-Canvas Alley Gallery March 2005
Splash Into Summer-Canvas Alley Gallery June 2005
100 Small Paintings-Canvas Alley Gallery Aug. 2005
Open House-Canvas Alley Gallery Nov 2005
Art In Autumn-Canvas Alley Gallery Oct 2005
Hoiday Reception-Canvas Alley Gallery Dec 2005
2004 Kathryn Schultz Gallery
Human Condition Juried by Jerry Beck, Revolving Museum January 15- February 18, 2004
Revels Juried by Judith Brassard Brown April 1 - April 22, 2004
Fall Salon September 2004
Works on Paper Juried byy ANdrew Witkin, Barbara Krakow Gallery, Boston MA Show Oct. 2004
Blue juried by Rachael Lafo, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park Nov and Dec. 2004
2004 Salem Art Association
New Member Show-Town Hall Salem MA June 2004
Celebrating Salem-Town Hall Salem MA July 2004
2003 Kathryn Schultz Gallery
Passion Juried by William Stover, Museum of Fine Arts Boston , Jan 10-Feb 7, 2003
Influence, juried by Jim Smith and Rob Clifford, Clifford-Smith Gallery, Feb 20-March 20, 2003
Interiors/Exteriors juried by James Hull, Green Street Gallery, March 27-April 18, 2003
National Prize Show 2003May 5 - June 25 2003 Juried by: Marc Pachter Director of National Portrait Gallery. Smithsonian Museums, Washington DC
Fall Salon 2003 Sept. 9 - 29-Oct. 30, 2003
Pushing the Envelope Juror: Robert Siegelman October 7-30,2003
Open NE Show- Both galleries Energy Jurors: Carl Belz: Editor in Chief, ANE and Portia Belz, Managing Editor, ANE Nov. 6- Dec. 5, 2003
Celebrate with Art Curated sale of selected member work, Dec 9-17, 2003
Human Condition Juried by Jerry Beck, Revolving Museum January 15- February 18, 2004
Revels April 1 - April 22, 2003
Fall Salon September 2003
Blue Nov and Dec. 2003
2003 University Place Gallery
Art of Love March 2003
National Prize Show 2003 May 5 -June 25, 2003
Hot Days/ Cool Nights July 10 - Sept. 3, 2003
Fall Salon, 2003 Sept., 2003
Energy Nov. 6 Dec. 5, 2004 Open Show- both galleries
Anvil, Brush, Knife December 8 2003 - Jan 2004 Jane Wainwright, Renia Platt, David Borrus
2004 University Place Gallery
Anvil, Brush, Knife Dec 2003-January, 2004 Jane Wainwright, Renia Platt, David Borrus
The Art of Love February, 2004
National Prize Show 2004 Juried by Robert Fitzpatrick, Museum of Contemporary Art-Chicago May -June 2003
Fall Salon Sept. 2004
2002 Kathryn Schultz Gallery
Hot Colors juried by Nick Capasso, Jan 9-Feb 5, 2002
Works on Paper juried by Marjorie Cohen, Harvard , Feb 28-March 22
Rites of Spring, April 3-23
National Prize Show Juried by Lisa Dennison, Guggenheim Museums May-June 02
July Members Show July 2002
Fall Salon September 2002
Wonders On Wood December 2002
2002 University Place Gallery
Hot Colors January 9 - February 5, 2002
Art of Love February 8 - Feb.26, 2002
Small Group April 4 - April 27 2002 Lundin, Hauck and Blyth
National Prize Show May 3 - June 24, 2002
New England Summer July - Sept. 3, 2002
Fall Salon Sept 10 - Oct. 1, 2002
Spectral Works, November 5 - Nov. 30, 2002
Marblehead Art Association
Marblehead-Art Competion Finalist Sept. 1999
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Artist Statement
I was born and raised in Boston, MA and have been a resident of Greater Boston all of my life. I took art and creativity as my passion at an early age which I have continued throughout my life. I attended MassArt College before graduating from Salem State College with a B.A. in Fine Art. After leaving school, I pursued a professional painting career exhibiting in galleries all over New England and have been showing in professional galleries and shows for the past seven years.
I believe that the greatest visuals are divided between subjects of live and dead and I am fascinated with the transition between the stages of existence and non-existence. Organic bodies in mid-transition as they break down and disappear reciprocating the growth process. The breakdown of dreams and images fuel my work and supply endless subject matters that are intresting while developing a connection to the viewer.
I’m interested in the after effects of visual build-up and concentrate on the symbols and meanings of the hypnopompic images. Due to physical injuries earlier in life, I have taken an interest in organic and skeletal structures in many stages like growth, repair and decay.
In an age of stress, anguish and hardship, I try to impose a sense of dismality to show that all people, places and things will eventually expire and be returned to the nature that presented them to the world. Realization that everyday should reflect the courage to take chances as well as conforming to the frailty of our bodies and minds.
For the last two years, I have been importing more and more textures into my work. It takes my work to a greater level in many ways. By scumbling and other impasto methods, I can apply the paint in a manner that best represents a surrealist eye. Through method and application, I create renditions I feel best represent the hypnopompic image. I recall phrases and symbols best to accompany the color, shape and overall message of a piece.
I know when a piece is done if there are no other known elements that have revealed their significance to the overall subject matter. I believe that this critical stage is the most important to a painter. Each addition will ultimately change the mood or presentation, even by one stroke and simplicity gets my greatest respect.
- Chris Spuglio -
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