Roger Dean

Roger Dean

Roger Dean is a renowned British artist known for his distinctive and imaginative artwork, particularly in the realm of album cover designs. Born in England in 1944, Dean’s passion for art began at an early age and was nurtured throughout his education. He attended the Canterbury College of Art, where he studied industrial design, but it was his foray into album cover art that would truly define his career.

Dean’s association with the progressive rock band YES became a cornerstone of his artistic journey. In the early 1970s, he was commissioned to create the album cover for the band’s breakthrough album, “Fragile.” This iconic artwork, featuring a fantastical landscape inhabited by strange creatures, perfectly captured the spirit and complexity of YES’ music. Dean’s collaboration with YES continued on numerous albums, including “Close to the Edge” and “Tales from Topographic Oceans,” solidifying his status as an integral part of the band’s visual identity.

 

Throughout his career, Dean’s work continued to evolve, embracing new mediums and technologies while staying true to his distinct artistic vision. His impact on popular culture cannot be overstated, as his imagery became instantly recognizable and synonymous with the progressive rock movement. Dean’s influence transcended music, and his art has been exhibited in galleries around the world, gaining recognition and acclaim from both fans and critics.

Today, Roger Dean’s artistic legacy remains as vibrant as ever. His creations continue to inspire new generations of artists, musicians, and fans alike. With his ability to transport viewers to otherworldly realms through his intricate and immersive artwork, Dean’s contributions to the world of visual arts and music will forever be remembered as iconic and timeless.

What set Dean’s artwork apart was his ability to transport viewers into otherworldly realms. His vivid landscapes often depicted surreal, dreamlike environments, where architecture and nature intertwined harmoniously. These imaginative settings became synonymous with Dean’s style and made him a sought-after artist in the music industry. Beyond his work with YES, Dean also designed album covers for other notable bands, such as Uriah Heep and Gentle Giant, further establishing his influence in the progressive rock genre.

Dean’s talent extended beyond album covers into other artistic realms. He designed stage sets and costumes for YES’ live performances, contributing to the immersive experience of their shows. He also explored the world of architecture, creating innovative designs that echoed the organic and flowing nature of his artwork. Dean’s architectural visions came to life in projects like the floating islands of the Sea and Land Museum in Japan and the futuristic structures of the Yessongs Cinema in London.

 

Roger Dean’s relationship with The Chambers Project in Grass Valley, California, has been a significant collaboration that has brought his visionary artwork to the attention of a wider audience. The Chambers Project is a contemporary art gallery that aims to showcase innovative and thought-provoking works of art. In this context, Dean’s surreal and immersive landscapes have found a fitting home. The gallery has provided a platform for Dean to exhibit his creations and connect with art enthusiasts who appreciate his unique style. Through his association with The Chambers Project, Dean has been able to engage with a diverse community of artists and art lovers, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and inspirations. This partnership has further solidified Dean’s status as a respected and influential figure in the contemporary art scene, as his captivating artworks continue to captivate and inspire visitors to The Chambers Project.

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MYTHS-AND-LEGENDS
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Group Show | ONE STEP FURTHER

Group Show

“ONE STEP FURTHER”

November 11, 2021

627 E Main St,
Grass Valley, CA 95945

The Chambers Project Announces The Opening of “One Step Further” An exhibit of visionary and psychedelic art.

GRASS VALLEY, CA

The inaugural group show at the new Chambers Project gallery is an important moment in the history of psychedelic art. The gallery provides New Psychedelia with a professional and serious home, a stable sanctuary of credibility in the chaotic art world. Psychedelic art has come of age.  

The paintings and sculptures include works by new masters and iconic figures from the genre’s history. Massive and spectacular canvases fill the gallery walls, immersing spectators into a visionary landscape of tumbling colors and shapes, toppling through space and sometimes spilling from the frames. 

Spectacular twelve feet wide paintings by Mars-1 and Oliver Vernon dominate the space, and the two artists will paint new work for a live audience. These artists are destined for the history of art as pioneers of the new psychedelia. Mars-1 makes sensual, delicate paintings, surging out of their two-dimensional surface into the three-dimensional world. A trained painter, he has a sophisticated classical touch and a comforting sense of color which invites his audience to enjoy the sensual compositions he makes. He is influenced by the aesthetics of computer graphics, and has worked with the industry’s software, but, “discovered that I did a lot better when I didn’t have anyone art directing me, but I definitely used that experience as an opportunity to strengthen my paintings.”

New psychedelic art has carved out a niche in the contemporary art market. Curator Brian Chambers said, “The show ties the contemporary psychedelic world to the godfathers of the scene. The new school and the old school. It’s a celebration of all the major influences that have combined to shape new psychedelia. Now psychedelic art is something to be proud of. It’s proper and proud to declare yourself psychedelic. It’s appropriate and safe to do so. This is psychedelic art. This is who we are. I’m focused and specialized. Smaller galleries and smaller cities can have a bigger footprint these days. The field is gaining traction – a lot of new eyes are looking at it, and it’s moving into the blue-chip arena.”

Oliver Vernon’s work began in the traditions of 1950’s abstraction, but the psychedelic experience transformed his work and his practice and has brought it an intense and colorful freshness. There’s no zombie abstraction here. Dramatic, and convincing, his work marks an evolution in the history of all-over painting. Vernon said, “The psychedelic experience was a key to unlocking a crazy force. Uninterrupted, no hesitation, pouring, shifting gears, and changing modes rapidly, without having to stop and contemplate what they should be. It was a revelation.

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Individual Works

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