In 2003, Galleries Sternberg discovered a young artist with exceptional talent, Joseph Spangler. We gave him a successful solo exhibition of his deeply moving Chicago paintings and expected great things from Joe. Sometimes, however, life can get in the way of art . . . like the birth of two children and a move to Portland, Oregon. Through all of it, Joe continued to paint and, most important, to grow as an artist. In 2010, Joe's second solo at Sternberg, entitled, “Joseph Spangler – New Paintings – From Chicago and Back” reflects what we believe is the best work that Joe has done. There are new Chicago paintings that will remind you of Edward Hopper as well as many personal paintings that are emotionally powerful and stylistically innovative. If you know Joe Spangler’s work, we think that you’ll be impressed by his evolution. If Joe Spangler is new to you, you’re in for a treat. <p>Joe Spangler</p> <p>American, Contemporary</p> <li>2003 – Gallery Maurice Sternberg, One-Man Show, Chicago, IL</li> <li>2002 – gallery sixfourfive, “Fusion,” Chicago, IL</li> <li>2001 – Gallery On Lake, “Painting Chicago,” Chicago, IL</li> <li> Gallery sixfourfive, Chicago, IL - “Holiday Show” & “Pilsen Open House”</li> <li> Charybdis, “Framed,” Chicago, IL</li> <li>2000 – The School of the Art Institute of Chicago – “BFA Graduate Show,” Chicago, IL</li> <li>1998 – New World Coffee, San Diego, CA</li> <li>The Hilton, “St. Augustine Gala Fundraiser,” San Diego, CA</li> <li>Art Institute of San Diego, San Diego, CA</li> <li>1996-97: Hyde Gallery, Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA</li> <p>Commissions</p> <p><li>2002 - Mike Hazen, “Lakescape,” Chicago, IL</li> <li>Phil & Lou’s “Triptych,” Chicago, IL</li> <li>Podmajersky Management, Chicago, IL – “The Green Garden” (Sign)</li> </li> “Blueprint” (Mural)</li></p> <li>The Museum of the Art Institute of Chicago, CPS Murals Exhibition:</li> <li>Mozart Elementary School (Promotional Mural), Chicago, IL</li> <li>2001 – Don Strumillo, “Starry Night” (Mural), Hinsdale, IL</li> <li>The Museum of the Art Institute of Chicago, Van Gogh and Gauguin:</li> <li>The Studio of the South (Promotional Mural), Chicago, IL</li> <li>Apple Naughton, “Canalport & Union NW” (Cityscape), Chicago, IL</li> <li>1999 – Sergio Fernandez, “Naile” (Portrait), San Diego, CA</li> <li>1998 – Java Hut, Escondido, CA (Mural)</li> Biography 2001 – Chicago Journal, “The Art of an Aging City,” Lydialyle Gibson, 12/13/01 1995 – 96 – First Draft Magazine, Grossmont College <p>Awards & Honors</p> <p><li>1994 – Fine Arts Achievement Award, Bank of America, San Diego, CA</li></p> <p>Education </p> <p><li>The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2000<li> <li>Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA<li> <li>St. Augustine High School, San Diego, CA<li></p>