ChrisRWK
A child of the 70's into the 80's, ChrisRWK's world was completely flooded with the imagery and ideas presented by his television, comic books, and the music and movies of the time. Immersed in these various media, the artist began to store the images brought forward through these everyday experiences in what he refers to as his "mental journal". This journal was a haven of his thoughts that he could refer back to whenever necessary. ChrisRWK's paintings frequently cite past conceptions of popular culture embedded in his psyche's cache. This use of intertextuality also serves to offer a comfort or familiarity of sorts to the viewer, freequntly revealing everyday musings and people one would pass on the street without a second thought. These images also aid the artist in the creation of a visual language comprised of his own iconographic imagery. Through the repetition of this imagery, ChrisRWK strives to familiarize his viewers with the language he has constructed. He believes that the notions within his pieces serve as a backbone to the many stories created by the viewer when he or she is experiencing the work.
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ChrisRWKAlways The Hero, 2023mixed media on canvas40 x 16 in
101.6 x 40.6 cm -
ChrisRWKAnimal Characteristics Penguin, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKStrong Feelings, 2023mixed media on canvas36 x 24 in
91.4 x 61 cm -
ChrisRWKFollow The Signs, 2023mixed media on vintage hand painted wooden sign54 1/2 x 11 1/4 in
138.4 x 28.6 cm -
ChrisRWKGood Ole' Pal, 2023oil pastel and Krink ink on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKThick And Thin, 2023oil pastel and Krink ink on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKBest Of The Worst, 2023oil pastel and Krink ink on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKRust Won't Keep #3, 2023mixed media on cut and patinated steel10 x 25 in
25.4 x 63.5 cm -
ChrisRWKWhat you give is what you..., 2022mixed media20 x 16 in
50.8 x 40.6 cm -
ChrisRWKAs My Heart Rusts #1, 2023mixed media on cut and patinated steel24 x 12 in
61 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKBeat The Odds, 2023mixed media on canvas6 x 6 in
15.2 x 15.2 cm -
ChrisRWKOn The Mark, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKCaught In The Middle, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKRust Wont Keep #2, 2023mixed media on cut and patinated steel10 x 25 in
25.4 x 63.5 cm -
ChrisRWKRust Wont Keep #1, 2023mixed media on cut and patinated steel25 x 10 in
63.5 x 25.4 cm -
ChrisRWKAnimal Characteristics Panda, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKThis Gets Me Through The Blues, 2023mixed media on canvas40 x 16 in
101.6 x 40.6 cm -
ChrisRWKAlways In The Background, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 4 in
30.5 x 10.2 cm -
ChrisRWKTrue To The Blue, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKTale Be Told, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKSubliminal Association, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
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ChrisRWKWhen The Words Just Spill Out, 2023mixed media on canvas24 x 36 in
61 x 91.4 cm -
ChrisRWKLost Amongst Ghosts And Shadows , 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKKeep Coming Back To You, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 4 in
30.5 x 10.2 cm -
ChrisRWKCasting Shadows in Dark Times, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKAlways, 2023mixed media on canvas6 x 6 in
15.2 x 15.2 cm -
ChrisRWKFreeing, 2023mixed media on canvas24 x 12 in
61 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKRepeat Patterns, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 4 in
30.5 x 10.2 cm -
ChrisRWKThat's All I Ask, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 4 in
30.5 x 10.2 cm -
ChrisRWKWhen Old Feels New , 2023mixed media on cabinet door21 x 13 in
53.3 x 33 cm -
ChrisRWKHolding Court, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKThrough And Through, 2023mixed media on canvas6 x 6 in
15.2 x 15.2 cm -
ChrisRWKIn And Out Of Love, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKAnimal Characteristics Platypus, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKIn The Dark, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 4 in
30.5 x 10.2 cm -
ChrisRWKThrough The Blues, 2023mixed media on canvas6 x 6 in
15.2 x 15.2 cm -
ChrisRWKAt The Top Of My Lungs, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKFriends Make Life Better, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 4 in
30.5 x 10.2 cm -
ChrisRWKAs My Heart Rusts #2, 2023mixed media on cut and patinated steel24 x 12 in
61 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKMy Friends Are Shadows, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 4 in
30.5 x 10.2 cm -
ChrisRWKPals, 2023mixed media on canvas6 x 6 in
15.2 x 15.2 cm -
ChrisRWKGangs All Here, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 4 in
30.5 x 10.2 cm -
ChrisRWKTo The core, 2023mixed media on canvas6 x 6 in
15.2 x 15.2 cm -
ChrisRWKFriends Are Gold, 2023mixed media on canvas30 x 24 in
76.2 x 61 cm -
ChrisRWKNever Alone Again, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKOrange You Glad We're Friends, 2023oil pastel on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKStanding Tall, 2023mixed media on canvas24 x 12 in
61 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKSoftie At Heart, 2023oil pastel on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKExpress To My Heart, 2023mixed media on vintage MTA train sign29 1/2 x 29 1/2 in
74.9 x 74.9 cm -
ChrisRWKHouse Warming, 2023mixed media on canvas36 x 24 in
91.4 x 61 cm -
ChrisRWKSurround Yourself , 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKStrength In The Words #3, 2023mixed media on cut steel21.5. x 16.5
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ChrisRWKKeep Moving, 2023mixed media on no standing sign12 x 18 in
30.5 x 45.7 cm -
ChrisRWKHere For Now, 2023mixed media on canvas6 x 6 in
15.2 x 15.2 cm -
ChrisRWKBlending In, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKShine When You Can, 2023oil pastel and gold leaf on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKGifting This To You, 2023oil pastel on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKSomeone's Hero, 2023oil pastel on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKLucky No Matter What, 2023oil pastel on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKPetals And Metal, 2023oil pastel on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKThree Birds In The City, 2023oil pastel on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKAs My Heart Rusts #3, 2023mixed media on cut and patinated steel24 x 12 in
61 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKStrength In The Words #2, 2023mixed media on cut steel21 1/2 x 16 1/2 in
54.6 x 41.9 cm -
ChrisRWKStrength In The Words #1, 2023mixed media on cut steel21 1/2 x 16 1/2 in
54.6 x 41.9 cm -
ChrisRWKSuit Up, 2023oil pastel, acrylic and copper leaf on wood12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKBroken But Fixed, 2023mixed media on canvas12 x 12 in
30.5 x 30.5 cm -
ChrisRWKPromise Made. Promise Kept - Pedestal, 2023Krink ink and latex paint on plywood pedestal41 x 18 x 18 in
104.1 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm
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Red Envelope Show 2024
February 10 - 24, 2024Harman Projects is pleased to announce The Red Envelope Show, a group exhibition curated by Grumpy Bert. Join us on Saturday February 10th at 54 Ludlow Street in New York...Read more -
CONTEXT: Art Miami 2023
December 5 - 10, 2023Harman Projects is pleased to announce we will be located at booth A14 at CONTEXT: Art Miami 2023! Address: The CONTEXT Art Miami Pavillion One Herald Plaza NE 14th...Read more -
16 x 20: SUMMER GROUP SHOW
July 8 - 29, 2023Harman Projects is pleased to announce 16 x 20, a group exhibition of artists all working on 16' x 20' surfaces. Featured Artists: Super A | Kelsey Beckett |...Read more -
ChrisRWK - Promise made. Promise kept
February 11 - March 4, 2023Harman Projects is pleased to announce Promise made. Promise kept, a solo exhibition by artist ChrisRWK. This will be the artist's first solo exhibition with the gallery. Opening Night Reception:...Read more -
CONTEXT: Art Miami 2022
November 29 - December 4, 2022Harman Projects is pleased to announce we will be located at booth A15 at CONTEXT: Art Miami 2022! Address: The CONTEXT Art Miami Pavillion One Herald Plaza NE 14th...Read more
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Opening Night: Summer Group Exhibition
July 19, 2023We would like to thank everyone that came to the opening reception of the our 16 x 20 Summer Group exhibition! The show will run...Read more -
Opening Night: ChrisRWK "Promise Made. Promise Kept"
February 22, 2023We would like to thank everyone that came to the opening reception of ChrisRWK's solo exhibition! The show will run through March 4th. You can...Read more -
COMING SOON: ChrisRWK "Promise Made. Promise Kept."
January 27, 2023Harman Projects is pleased to present Promise Made. Promise Kept, a solo exhibition by New York City based artist ChrisRWK. This will be the artist's...Read more