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The Working Wolf
Chris George
Solo Exhibition
Opening reception - September 27th, 7-10pm
September 27th through October 25th, 2013
BROOKLYN, NY (RELEASE September 13, 2013) — Bunnycutlet Gallery is pleased to present The Working Wolf, a series of new works by New York-based artist Chris George, in what will be his first solo exhibition at Bunnycutlet, releasing his largest body of new works to date.
The Working Wolf features a series of Chris George's multi-plane objects, a technique that was initially inspired by the layering process of painted cells in traditional animation. The artist's "backgrounds" are acrylic paintings on wood panel, providing a cinematic backdrop for several layers of painted plexiglass. The resulting piece is something between painting and sculpture. The more Chris George layers a piece, the more it begins to enjoy a slight cloudiness or aged quality, embedding his frolicsome narratives in an increasingly haunting, removed and nostalgic world.
Chris George's cinematic flair, meticulousness, sophisticated sense of color, and talent for character design are what make him one of the most respected art directors in New York's television animation industry. To the artist, a man who has lent his design charisma to countless productions, a working life becomes totally soul-consuming. His title image for The Working Wolf came to him as he thought about his own "cycle of work and consumption," and began sketching a fearsome creature in a wild environment, tamed by the trappings of his seat and desk.
In the artist's own words, "I've attempted to explore some imagery that deals with feelings of isolation, conflict, duality, cyclical patterns, and self-destructive behavior, usually via anthropomorphic animals... There is almost always some sort of implied violence mixed in as well, but also a little whimsy, dark humor, and, on occasion, a glimmer of hope. That said, it's not all just doom and gloom with me. It's doom and gloom wearing a smile, though not necessarily a smile you ought to trust."
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ARTWORK ON VIEW
contact bunnycutlet(at)gmail(dot)com for availability
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The Working Wolf
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass with Wood Frame
12 x 16 inches
22 x 27 inches with Frame
$1,200
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The Waking Wolf
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
11 x 14 inches
$950
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Easy Exit
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
11 x 14 inches
$950
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Other Self
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
11 x 14 inches
$950
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Corporate Cat and Market Mouse
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
8 x 10 inches
$450
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Banker Boar and Payroll Possum
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
8 x 10 inches
$450
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Business Bear and Human Resources
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
8 x 10 inches
$500
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Worker Wolf and Salary Squirrel
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
8 x 10 inches
$500
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Finance Fox and Retail Robin
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
8 x 10 inches
$500
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Career Croc and Hiring Hare
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
8 x 10 inches
$450
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Freelance Frog and Fiscal Fly
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 8 inches
$400
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Payroll Possum and Copy Writer Cricket
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 8 inches
$400
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Market Mouse and Bonds Beetle
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 8 inches
$350
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Retail Robin and Account Ant
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 8 inches
$350
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A Is For Axe
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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B Is For Beretta
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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C Is For Chainsaw
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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D Is For Dagger
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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F Is For Flame Sword
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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H Is For Hatchet
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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K Is For Kalishnikov
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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M is for Machete
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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M Is For Machinegun
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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R Is For Rifle
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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S Is For Sabre
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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S Is For Shotgun
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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T Is For Tommy Gun
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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U Is For Uzi
Acrylic on Wood and Plexiglass
6 x 6 inches
$250
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Music/DJ Nithya Rajendran
Photography Annie Tao
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Chris George studied Animation at The Art Institute of Philadelphia; graduating class of 1998, and is currently living in New York City. In addition to being a fine art painter, Chris George has worked in the Animation industry for just over fourteen years. His clients include MTV, Nickelodeon, Disney, and Cartoon Network.
Chris George is currently the Character Design Supervisor on the [adult swim] show The Venture Bros., and is also a Creative Consultant for Nickelodeon.
ARTIST'S WEBSITE
EXHIBITION HISTORY
2013 | Group | Scope Miami
Bunnycutlet Gallery, Miami, FL
2013 | Solo | The Working Wolf
Bunnycutlet Gallery, NYC
2012 | Group | Too Art for TV 6
Bunnycutlet Gallery, NYC
2011 | Group | Too Art for TV 5
Bunnycutlet Pop-up, NYC
2010 | Group | PulpO
Ventana244 Pop-up, NYC
2009 | Group | Too Art for TV 4
Bunnycutlet Pop-up, NYC
2009 | Group | Freaks, Geeks & Sword Swallowers
Monkeyhouse Gallery, LA
2008 | Group | Too Art for TV 3
Bunnycutlet Pop-up, NYC
2007 | Group | The 40 Show
Tenforward Gallery, Vancouver CA
2007 | Group | Too Art for TV Too
Bunnycutlet Pop-up, NYC
2006 | Group | Shady Characters Group Show
Live with Animals Gallery, NYC
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