Action! : Chance Cooper Spotlight

14 - 17 October 2024

  • ACTION!

    The Ultimate Chance Cooper Continuation

  • Chance Cooper Unveils his Latest Series

    On October 17th, Chance Cooper unveils his latest body of work at Carousel Fine Art Chicago at the upcoming exhibition "Action!"

    A continuation of his crowd study, Chance Cooper has taken the exploration of interconnectedness to new depths. This invigorating collection, sprawling from the artist’s “Song” series, explores and celebrates the various fields of passion that unite a collective of people.

  • A New Narrative

    A New Narrative

    Exploring different scenes of togetherness, Chance Cooper's "Crowd" concept forges connections between the individual and the collective. Through a unique artistic style in which Cooper minimizes figural forms to simple black outlines, Chance Cooper singles out a main cast by coloring them in a vibrant color palate.

     

    Each thematic painting yields relatability that viewers may attach themselves to. From sporting events to carnivals, fashion shows to movie sets, first days at the office to heated chaos of a restaurant kitchen— there is a commentary waiting to unfold.

  • As you journey through each visual, do you identify as a main character or supporting act? The narrative is left for you to revive as a memory or, better yet,  unravel as a daydream.
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    American Sports

    Sitting in the Bleachers

    What brings people together more than a sporting event?

     

    For Chance Cooper, American Sports is the perfect moment to represent a collective. The national love for Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Hockey ensure the bleachers are always filled with adoring fans, mascots, and more importantly, the individual within the collective. 

     

    Focusing on a specific cast of characters, Cooper outlines the crowd of people in black and white. By filling in specific figures with color Cooper brings them to life as the main cast of the canvas. With clues discerned in the behaviors of the figures and the objects spotted throughout the canvas, Cooper begs the viewer to develop their own narrative of American Sports and the energy of the individual within a collective.

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  • Cohesive with his identifying technical use of stark lines that seem to carve the storyline within Cooper’s imagination, this series also includes a new feature where selected characters are conveyed in full saturation.This style of portrayal is particularly invoking of introspection and wonder.

     

    Who are these leading acts and why are they more particular to shaping the moment?

  • Meet Chance Cooper

    Meet Chance Cooper

    Los Angeles-based artist Chance Cooper is celebrated for his unique ability to merge playful imagery with layered, complex narratives. Known for his minimalist yet illustrative style, Cooper’s works invite viewers to construct their own stories through the actions, settings, and characters he portrays. His "Song Series" exemplifies this, featuring anonymous figures whose emotions and actions create a visual dialogue. Cooper’s art is both accessible and thought-provoking, drawing audiences into dynamic, ever-evolving narratives that reveal new meanings with each encounter. His work offers an engaging exploration of storytelling through visual art.

     
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