STANLEY SILVER
"BREATH & SHADOW"
September 11 - November 10, 2011

Santa Monica, CA -- Frank Pictures Gallery, is pleased to present the art of Stanley Silver “Breath and Shadow” beginning Saturday, September 10th at the gallery in Bergamot Station.

Growing up in Los Angeles, artist Stanley Silver discovered he loved to draw. He developed this gift over the years culminating in formal training at the University of Arizona and The Art Center in Pasadena. As a competitive athlete, Silver was Also wild about sports. In college, Silver earned commissions from The Los Angeles Dodgers. “A light went off in my head and I knew I had found my calling -- combining my passion for sports with my passion to draw." Today, Silver’s work captures the iconic figures that shape our culture through a mixture of contemporary and abstract styles employing the use of watercolor and oil paints. Silver does not utilize Photoshop techniques or the tracing of photographs. his work is done classically -- drawn by his hand.

Silver’s art has been exhibited in prominent galleries and museums throughout the United States. The Museum of Tolerance commissioned Silver in 1997 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s breaking the color barrier and entering into Major League Baseball. “When I was given this honor, I knew immediately what I wanted to paint – Jackie stealing home.” In 2000, Silver’s image “A Fall Classic” was chosen as the official art of the 2000 World Series, used on all tickets, invitations and commemorative items. His collectors include Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax, Ronnie Lott, David Arquette, Courtney Cox, Barry Bonds, George Clooney, Barron Hilton, Cameron Manheim and Mark Messier among others. Silver’s work has been shown at Legends Museum, Zimmer Museum, PGA of America Museum, Los Angeles Natural History Museum, The United States Sports Academy, Gallery 319, Houston Texans Inaugural Season Paintings, Dodger Stadium 40th Anniversary, Staples Center Gallery, Art Expo New York and numerous sporting Arenas. Silver’s art was also chosen as the official art of the 2001 NHL All-Star Game, the 2000 World Series, the 2000 Phoenix Open, The San Francisco Giants Teams of the Decades, The 50th Anniversary of the San Francisco Forty-niners, The 1997 New York Marathon, Official Artist of the 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest and of the Victor Awards.

Hollywood, much like the Sports industry, has embraced Silver’s art for years. Most recently, Silver’s art captured the attention of the hit HBO series Entourage. Silver’s pieces are prominently featured throughout the final season of the show. For more information on Stanley Silver’s pieces or press inquiries contact Frank Pictures.

 


Chopper, oil on canvas, 48" x 48", 2011


Homage to Les Paul, oil on canvas, 36" x 48" (signed by the cast of Entourage), 2010


Abbey Road, oil on canvas, 48" x 72", 2009


Easy Rider, Oil on canvas, 48” x 48”, 2010


Attitude Is Everything
oil on canvas
24” X 36”
2011


Big Break At First Point
oil on canvas
36” x 48”
2011


Against Type (from the shadow series)
oil on canvas
30” x 40”
2011


Silverados (from the shadow series)
oil on canvas
36” x 48”
2011


Shadow Of A Doubt
(from the shadow series)
oil on canvas
36” x 36”
2011

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Higher Learning III
(Reimann - Zeta Function)
oil, latex and pencils on panel
30” x 38.5”
2011

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A Fall Classic, giclee print on paper, edition of 195, 20.5" x 27", 2000

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Yankee Stadium, oil on canvas, 48" x 36", 2008

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The Friendly Confines, giclee print on canvas, edition of 60, 33" x 44", 2007

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Dodger Stadium 40th Anniversary, giclee print on canvas, A/P, 30" x 39.5", 2002


The Show
oil and baseballs on canvas
34” x 41”
2011

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Love Me... Love Me Not, oil on canvas, 24" x 36", 2010


Air Jordan
Oil On Canvas
36” X 60”
2008


Picasso
oil on palette
19.5” x 14”
2011


Imagine
Oil on Canvas with glasses
36” x 24”
2010


We’re Jamming
Oil on Canvas
48” x 36”
2009


Chaplin II
Oil on Canvas
30 x 40
2009


Contemplation
Oil on Canvas
36” x 48”
2010


Who’s Bad
Oil on Canvas
36” x 48”
2010


Purple Haze
Oil on Canvas
36” x 48”
2010


Keef
Oil on Canvas
36” X 36”
2010


BB King
Oil on Canvas
25” x 48”
2010


Blue Bono
Oil on Cnvas
30” x 30”
2010


007
Oil on Canvas
48” x 36”
2010

 


The Greatest
Oil on Canvas
36” x 48”
2007


Iron Mike
Oil On Canvas
30” X 40”
2010


Perfect Game
Oil On Canvas
48” X 60”
2007


Going For Glory
Oil On Canvas
48” X 60”
2008


Intimidation
Oil On Canvas
60” X 36”
2008


Bambino
Oil On Canvas
48” X 60”
2008


The Australian Open
Oil on Canvas
48” x 60”
2009

 

Shows & Exhibits

- Legends Museum
- Zimmer Museum
- Museum of Tolerence
- PGA of America Museum
- L.A. Natural History Museum
- United States Sports Academy
- Gallery 319
- Global Art Gallery
- Staples Center Gallery
- Art Expo New York
- Sprots Canvas Gallery
- Houston Texans Art Gallery
- The Art of the Game Gallery
- Ballyard Gallery
- Millard Sheets Gallery
- Kevin Barry Fine Art
- Fred Segal Melrose
- CMG Worldwide
- Blythe Projects Gallery
- Celebrities Gallery

Special Projects

- 2008 - 20011 Zimmer Museum's Show & Tell Exhibit
- 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
- 2006 New York Rangers/Messier's Number Retirement
- 2005-2006 Charlotte Bobcats Arena
- 2004 San Diego Padres All-Time Greats
- 2002 Pepsi Cola - 10th Anniversary with PGA
- 2002 Houston Texans Inagural Season Paintings
- 2002 Dodger Statdium 40th Anniversary
- 2001 Dodger Limited Edition Scorecards
- 2001 Oldsmobile/PGA - 103 Years of History
- 2001 Dodgers - Legends of the Game
- Official Art of 2001 NHL All-Star Game
- Official Art of 2000 World Series
- Official Art of the 2000 Phoenix Open
- Ronnie Lott - Hall of Fame Project
- Teams of the Decades - SF Giants
- 50th Anniversary SF Forty-Niners
- 50th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson
- 50th Anniversary of Larry Doby
- Official Artist 1997 New York Marathon
- Official Artist of Victor Awards

Collectors:

Hank Aaron, Joe Amalfitano, David & Courtney Cox Arquette, Barry Bonds, Orlando Cepeda, Dwight Clark, George Clooney, Eddie DeBartolo, Larry Doby, Shane Dronett, Barron Hilton, Kevin Johnson, Sandy Kofax, Ronnie Lott, Willie Mays, Mark Messier, Willie McCovey, Carmen Policy, Jerry Rice, Steve Sax, George Seifort, Kirk Triplett, Jerry West

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