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"Busted."
New Work by Chris Crites
October 16 through November 16

Chris Crites painted his first 4 mug shots in acrylic on paper bag in 1999. Seriously focusing on the subject matter of arrest photographs in acrylic since 2002, he has developed and refined his brightly colored, limited palette style. Adding popular culture icons, firearms, commissioned portraiture, mushroom clouds, nudes and crime scenes to his body of work, Crites has shown and been published across the United States.

Having a degree in graphic design in addition to an art degree helps him in his web design and content management work as well as doing art and design for local musicians. Chris is also an independent curator and lives in Seattle with his wife and cats.

from his artist's statement:
"I just can't stop looking at mug shots. For 13 years now they have been the primary inspiration for my paintings. They fascinate me. As people, we all make mistakes and we all do stupid things from time to time. Some get away with it, some get busted. From wrong place, wrong time to heinous crime, it's all there. These snapshots in time are of people whose stories I may never know but can't help wondering about when looking at them. It's the expressions I am drawn to most. Their faces show despair, anger, frustration, confusion, humor. These images are from a variety and endless supply provided by a system of laws, not justice." -- Chris Crites

"Busted." will open in the gallery at Pulp with a reception on Friday, October 16 from 7pm to 10pm.

Images of works available in this exhibition are listed below. All works painted on paper bag are framed (the posted size includes the frame) -- images of the framed work are available. To make a purchase, request other images or more information on the work and/or Mr. Crites, please contact Brigitte McQueen at brigitte@p-u-l-p.com.