Chuck Close has been a leading figure in contemporary art since the early 1970s. The artist's subjects are his family, his friends, himself, and fellow artists whose faces are described through his distinct, meticulous marks. Working from a gridded photograph, Chuck Close builds his images by applying one careful stroke after another in multi-colors or grayscale. Chuck Close works are generally larger than life and highly focused. For Chuck Close, it is the process of description that renders meaning, rather than the subject itself.

The Chuck Close show opens to the public with a reception on Friday evening, April 4th from 6 to 8 pm.

In addition to the opening reception, William Shearburn Gallery will host Pace Editions director, Kristin Hemming, on Saturday, April 5th from 12 to 5 pm. Kristin will be available to answer any questions about Pace Editions, artist collaboration, and the printing process. She will also be showing a selection of recent Pace editions.