I have been commissioned by the State of Utah to paint a large scale oil painting for their permanent Art Collection! I will join many of the finest artists in Utah having my work displayed in state buildings like the State Capital and Courthouse, where it can be seen and enjoyed by countless members of…
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Great news! I’m happy to announce that both of my entries have been selected for inclusion in the Utah Statewide Annual Exhibition! Procession and Juniper Sky are two of my largest oil paintings and it’s a huge honor to have them exhibited by Utah’s Division of Arts & Museums in such a competitive show. The…
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Tonight is the opening of my show at the Arts Council of Midland (ACM). The gallery opening begins at 5:30 this evening and runs through November 25th. The exhibit will include a selection of works on paper. It’s been such a positive experience to see the dedication and drive the ACM has for bringing the…
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When I started this painting I had no idea that I could find so much depth in a blue sky. It’s endless— just how it should be. Seems to me that junipers are forever twisting and reaching upwards to the sky, caught in a kind of perpetual longing. For me that’s what life is, a…
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The Utah Department of Heritage & Arts has decided to purchase the image rights for Procession after its inclusion in their Thrive 125 exhibit (to commemorate 125 years of statehood). I was happy to release the rights to the state. I created this painting with the hope that it would increase awareness of sensitive cultural…
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On the precipice of one of the tallest cliffs in America, thousands of feet above the desert floor, my thoughts and vision become crystal. I can almost see the future perched on the edge of the wondrous and horrifying canyon below me. The sky above me and the ancient Bristlecone Pines to each side reassure…
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Unveiling my new drawing! “Path of Light”Gold leaf, ink, watercolor, and coffee on paper. 26×40″This is a special piece to me. The juniper and sheep skull are from an area where my grandfather like to spend as much time as possible—a place he held close to his heart. I remember being out there with him, sitting in…
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Just finished up this drawing! It seems to me that the Juniper is always reaching for some celestial body—Longing for an embrace like the touch of someone very special who has gone from our lives. Juniper Moon: Gold leaf, ink, blue dye, and coffee on paper. 5×15″
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It was an incredible turnout at the opening. I’m honored to be a part of the Statewide Annual Mixed Media & Works on Paper exhibition. If you didn’t make it to the opening you can still check it out through January 10th, 2020 at the Rio Gallery.
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Great news…I got in! My work has been accepted into the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Statewide Annual Exhibition. This is a highly competitive competition and it’s a great honor for me to be among the artists on the creative edge. Utah Arts & Museums will host a public reception on Friday, November 15,…
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Cody Rex Chamberlain 