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Chris Stokes uses mixed media to interlace and layer unassuming combinations of color, lines and found materials. Elements from literature, cultural symbols, and architecture meld together to become art that equals more than the sum of its parts. Born in Philadelphia, the long-time San Francisco resident’s recent work is a reflection of his travels, his ever-evolving perspective of the world, and an interest in science fiction. The resulting pieces represent new landscapes and structures that seem barely possible.
Selected Exhibitions
2017
"Crossed Lines" Luna Rienne Gallery. San Francisco, CA
"Art Wraps" Four installations throughout the Tenderloin, SF, CA
2016
"The Balance" with Eric Otto. Space 236. San Francisco, CA
"Open Studios" Secession Gallery. San Francisco, CA
Gems of the Tenderloin Art Grant Award
2015
Valentine show The Loin. San Francisco, CA
2014
"New Work", The Loin. San Francisco, CA
"5 year anniversary show" Wonderland. San Francisco, CA
"Beautiful" Wonderland. San Francisco, CA
2013
"The Fabulous 50" 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco, CA
2012
"3 year anniversary show" Wonderland. San Francisco, CA
2011
Wonderland. San Francisco, CA
2009
"Summerland" Mint Plaza. San Francisco, CA
2008
"Things I have done when no one was looking" Installation at Fire Station One at Mint Plaza. San Francisco, CA
2007
Flipp Gallery. San Francisco, CA
Salon Miel. San Francisco, CA
Chillin’ Anniversary show. San Francisco, CA
2006
Juice Design Ten Year Anniversary show, San Francisco, CA
Inside Modern Gallery, 06.05.06 – 04.30.14. San Francisco, CA
"Best of the Bay" 2006 award show. San Francisco, CA
Mastermind Award, Best of the Bay 2006. San Francisco, CA
Chillin’ 10th Anniversary show, San Francisco, CA
Rayon Vert. San Francisco, CA
2005
DeKroon. San Francisco, CA
Public Restaurant. San Francisco, CA
Dog Patch studios, Effection. San Francisco, CA
"Storm" benefit show for Katrina, Effection. San Francisco, CA
"Retrospection" Effection. San Francisco, CA
2004
Public Restaurant. San Francisco, CA
Chillin’ Studio Z. San Francisco, CA
Installations
"Art Wraps" Four installations throughout the Tenderloin, SF, CA
"Things I have done when no one was looking" Installation at Fire Station One at Mint Plaza. San Francisco, CA
Chris Stokes uses mixed media to interlace and layer unassuming combinations of color, lines and found materials. Elements from literature, cultural symbols, and architecture meld together to become art that equals more than the sum of its parts. Born in Philadelphia, the long-time San Francisco resident’s recent work is a reflection of his travels, his ever-evolving perspective of the world, and an interest in science fiction. The resulting pieces represent new landscapes and structures that seem barely possible.
Selected Exhibitions
2017
"Crossed Lines" Luna Rienne Gallery. San Francisco, CA
"Art Wraps" Four installations throughout the Tenderloin, SF, CA
2016
"The Balance" with Eric Otto. Space 236. San Francisco, CA
"Open Studios" Secession Gallery. San Francisco, CA
Gems of the Tenderloin Art Grant Award
2015
Valentine show The Loin. San Francisco, CA
2014
"New Work", The Loin. San Francisco, CA
"5 year anniversary show" Wonderland. San Francisco, CA
"Beautiful" Wonderland. San Francisco, CA
2013
"The Fabulous 50" 111 Minna Gallery. San Francisco, CA
2012
"3 year anniversary show" Wonderland. San Francisco, CA
2011
Wonderland. San Francisco, CA
2009
"Summerland" Mint Plaza. San Francisco, CA
2008
"Things I have done when no one was looking" Installation at Fire Station One at Mint Plaza. San Francisco, CA
2007
Flipp Gallery. San Francisco, CA
Salon Miel. San Francisco, CA
Chillin’ Anniversary show. San Francisco, CA
2006
Juice Design Ten Year Anniversary show, San Francisco, CA
Inside Modern Gallery, 06.05.06 – 04.30.14. San Francisco, CA
"Best of the Bay" 2006 award show. San Francisco, CA
Mastermind Award, Best of the Bay 2006. San Francisco, CA
Chillin’ 10th Anniversary show, San Francisco, CA
Rayon Vert. San Francisco, CA
2005
DeKroon. San Francisco, CA
Public Restaurant. San Francisco, CA
Dog Patch studios, Effection. San Francisco, CA
"Storm" benefit show for Katrina, Effection. San Francisco, CA
"Retrospection" Effection. San Francisco, CA
2004
Public Restaurant. San Francisco, CA
Chillin’ Studio Z. San Francisco, CA
Installations
"Art Wraps" Four installations throughout the Tenderloin, SF, CA
"Things I have done when no one was looking" Installation at Fire Station One at Mint Plaza. San Francisco, CA