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Chuck Close Painter and Photographer
By: Jonah Gonzalez-Martinez
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Charles “Chuck” Close Born July 5, 1940 Born in Monroe, Washington
Currently 76 years old Divorced to Leslie Rose Now married to Sienna Shields
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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
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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 Acrylic on Gessoed Canvas
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“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
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Art Approach Photorealist
Uses many mediums such as Acrylic, Watercolour, Oil, Ink and Pencil etc.
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Also does photography Mainly creates portraits of people Appears to mostly use oil on canvas in more recent pieces
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Alex II Alex II Chuck Close 1989 Oil on Canvas
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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
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Was based on a polaroid photo of Alex Katz
Uses a more dynamic colour range Almost reflects Close’s emotions during the time
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Close’s Other Works Bill Chuck Close 1996 Polaroid Photograph
Self-Portrait/Watercolor Chuck Close Watercolour on Paper on Canvas Self-Portrait/Color Chuck Close 2007 Jacquard Tapestry
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Citations (Information and Pictures)
"Chuck Close." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works." The Art Story. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close | Alex II, 1989." Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close | Self-Portrait/Watercolor, " Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close | Bill, 1996." Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close | Self-Portrait/Color, 2007." Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept <
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