Chuck Close Painter and Photographer

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Chuck Close Painter and Photographer By: Jonah Gonzalez-Martinez

Charles “Chuck” Close Born July 5, 1940 Born in Monroe, Washington Currently 76 years old Divorced to Leslie Rose Now married to Sienna Shields

Originally named Charles Thomas Close Adopted name “Chuck Close” due to mistake in interview in 1970 Bachelor of Arts – University of Washington Master of Fine Arts – Yale University

Many works in both black and white and colour Has Dyslexia Many works in both black and white and colour Inspired the creation of the ink jet printer Mark Chuck Close 1978-1979 Acrylic on Gessoed Canvas

“The Event” Severely paralyzed in December 1988 Originally paralyzed from head down Took physical therapy and recovered control over upper body Continued to paint afterward

Art Approach Photorealist Uses many mediums such as Acrylic, Watercolour, Oil, Ink and Pencil etc.

Also does photography Mainly creates portraits of people Appears to mostly use oil on canvas in more recent pieces

Alex II Alex II Chuck Close 1989 Oil on Canvas

Was created during rehabilitation Is much smaller than most other pieces No loss in technique Carries the meaning of sadness Alex II Chuck Close 1989 Oil on Canvas

Was based on a polaroid photo of Alex Katz Uses a more dynamic colour range Almost reflects Close’s emotions during the time

Close’s Other Works Bill Chuck Close 1996 Polaroid Photograph Self-Portrait/Watercolor Chuck Close 1976-1977 Watercolour on Paper on Canvas Self-Portrait/Color Chuck Close 2007 Jacquard Tapestry

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http://a2. files. biography. com/image/upload/c_fit,cs_srgb,dpr_1 http://a2.files.biography.com/image/upload/c_fit,cs_srgb,dpr_1.0,h_1200,q_80,w_1200/MTIwNjA4 NjMzNzc0Mzc2NDYw.jpg "Chuck Close | Mark, 1978-1979." Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2016. <http://chuckclose.com/work075.html>. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FpxtP9yxCto/UCrrDaJvOMI/AAAAAAAAA5U/-inGohvVUqE/s1600/Chuck- Close-DSC00471.jpg http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/24/63/45/5454154/5/rawImage.jpg http://images1.villagevoice.com/imager/u/original/7173198/8028257.0.jpg "Chuck Close." Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2016. <http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/portraits/chuck_close.html>.