Alchemy Gallery

Chris Chandler is a Portland-based artist whose practice is centered around the methods, materials, and machinery involved in traditional based printmaking. As an artist who works primarily in abstract geometrics, the conceptual aspect of Chandler’s practice stems from a deep respect and admiration for his materials and methods and the motivations behind the designs. There is a beautiful harmony in his pieces that derives itself from a thoughtful conceptual balance; Bold designs are offset by the delicate quality of the paper, retro source-material is revitalized with an intentionally modern eye, and traditional methods and tools are re-imagined for what is practical for his practice. His designs take us to the early 60’s with Bauhaus inspiration, but the roots of his practice go back even further, to the very first incarnations of commercial printmaking. His- now obsolete- Vandercook letterpress machine...

Folklore, at its core, is a way of making sense of the world around us. Through myths, legends, and traditional stories, we explore our deepest fears and desires, as well as our relationship with nature and the supernatural. The use of Balkan folklore in Matija Bobičić...

Folklore, at its core, is a way of making sense of the world around us. Through myths, legends, and traditional stories, we explore our deepest fears and desires, as well as our relationship with nature and the supernatural. The use of Balkan folklore in Matija Bobičić...

Folklore, at its core, is a way of making sense of the world around us. Through myths, legends, and traditional stories, we explore our deepest fears and desires, as well as our relationship with nature and the supernatural. The use of Balkan folklore in Matija Bobičić...

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Chris Chandler's gorgeous abstract geometric prints are inspired by the capabilities of his Vandercook 232P letterpress. This machine is capable of mass...

Chris Chandler's gorgeous abstract geometric prints are inspired by the capabilities of his Vandercook 232P letterpress. This machine is capable of mass...

Chris Chandler's gorgeous abstract geometric prints are inspired by the capabilities of his Vandercook 232P letterpress. This machine is capable of mass...

Chris Chandler's gorgeous abstract geometric prints are inspired by the capabilities of his Vandercook 232P letterpress. This machine is capable of mass...

Breakout artist Chris Chandler is enjoying his second life as a fine artist after retiring from a successful career as a touring agent for popular music...