My Dog Sighs "Lost & Found"
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Vertical Gallery presents Lost and Found, the debut US solo show from British artist My Dog Sighs. Inspired by the beauty of urban decay, My Dog Sighs upcycles old cans and other objects, and adorns them with beautifully detailed faces. The artist’s work forms a narrative based on counterpointed poignancy that resonate with those that have the opportunity to find them. Moments of loss and then being found echo the materials used. My Dog Sighs’ Lost and Found is September 6 – 27, 2014.
Painting on recycled materials is a signature of My Dog Sighs’ work, most recognizable are food, drink and spray cans, which are twisted, crushed and hand painted. Each has its own character, be it melancholic clown or aggressive punk. After working quietly but fervently on the streets for the last ten years, honing his craft, My Dog Sighs has this year finally found himself strapped in to a well-deserved meteoric rise. With an incredible international following in Israel, Japan and the UK, a number of sold out shows under his belt, and a strong following of staunchly loyal fans on social media; My Dog Sighs is fast becoming an important figure on the contemporary art scene.
My Dog Sighs – Lost and Found
Vertical Gallery, 1016 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
All artwork will ship at the end of the exhibition (week of September 29). Contact Patrick at Vertical Gallery if you have any questions.
My Dog Sighs "The tranquility of solitude"
My Dog SighsThe tranquility of solitude, 2014Spray paint and acrylic on canva...My Dog Sighs "You hold no distance in your stride"
My Dog SighsYou hold no distance in your stride, 2014Spray paint and acrylic ...My Dog Sighs "You hold the weight of every moment"
My Dog SighsYou hold the weight of every moment, 2014Spray paint and acrylic ...My Dog Sighs "Until we realize that we are the same (study)"
My Dog SighsUntil we realize that we are the same (study), 2014Ink on paper 1...My Dog Sighs "I’ve already lost"
My Dog SighsI’ve already lost, 2014Ink and acrylic on paper 4 ¾ x 7 ¼ in; 12 ...My Dog Sighs "It couldn’t be me and be her in between, without you."
My Dog Sighs It couldn’t be me and be her in between, without you., 2014 Ink ...My Dog Sighs "We are kings amongst runaways"
My Dog Sighs We are kings amongst runaways, 2014 Ink and acrylic on pocket ...My Dog Sighs "Water music (Apologies to Handle)"
My Dog SighsWater music (Apologies to Handle), 2014Ink and acrylic on paper 9...My Dog Sighs "Wait, they don’t love you like I love you (study)"
My Dog Sighs (Portsmouth, UK) Wait, they don’t love you like I love you (stu...My Dog Sighs "Until we realize that we are the same"
My Dog SighsUntil we realize that we are the same, 2014Spray paint and acryli...My Dog Sighs "The hardest part was over"
My Dog Sighs The hardest part was over, 2014 Graphite and acrylic on antiqu...My Dog Sighs "Tell me what I know again"
My Dog Sighs Tell me what I know again, 2014 Ink and acrylic on pocket watc...My Dog Sighs "Sometimes. (It’s too late for Elvis)"
My Dog SighsSometimes. (It’s too late for Elvis), 2014Spray paint and acrylic...My Dog Sighs "Passion is my only culture"
My Dog Sighs Passion is my only culture, 2014 Ink and acrylic on pocket wat...My Dog Sighs "Our lips are sealed. 6."
My Dog Sighs Our lips are sealed. 6., 2014 Acrylic On Spray Can, Mounted On R...My Dog Sighs "“Show me how you do that trick, the one that makes me smile” she said
My Dog Sighs“Show me how you do that trick, the one that makes me smile” she ...My Dog Sighs "We slept in on Sundays"
My Dog Sighs We slept in on Sundays, 2014 Painted found cans 6 x 11 in; 15...My Dog Sighs "We met this sorry end from a picture postcard start"
My Dog Sighs We met this sorry end from a picture postcard start, 2014 Pain...My Dog Sighs "If you don’t win then you’ve lost"
My Dog Sighs If you don’t win then you’ve lost, 2014 Painted found cans 6 ...My Dog Sighs "I don’t know what you’re looking for"
My Dog Sighs I don’t know what you’re looking for, 2014 Ink and acrylic on ...My Dog Sighs "I don’t know what you’re looking for (blue)"
My Dog Sighs I don’t know what you’re looking for (blue), 2014Watercolor, acr...My Dog Sighs "Graff Eyes Edition 2, Chicago Skyline 5/5"
My Dog Sighs Graff Eyes Edition 2, Chicago Skyline 5/5, 2014 Spray paint a...My Dog Sighs "Graff Eyes Edition 2, Chicago Skyline 2/5"
My Dog Sighs Graff Eyes Edition 2, Chicago Skyline 2/5, 2014 Spray paint a...My Dog Sighs "The moment has gone"
My Dog Sighs 瞬間が行っている (the moment has gone), 2014 Painted found cans 10 ¼ ...My Dog Sighs "We watch. We wait."
My Dog SighsWe watch. We wait., 2014Pencil on paper 8 x 33 in; 20 x 84 cm, fr...My Dog Sighs "…like I love you (sketch)"
My Dog Sighs…like I love you (sketch), 2014Ink and pencil on paper 7 ½ x 10 ½...