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BIO

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John Judge explores contemporary social and political issues in his pop-art-inspired paintings and drawings. His works, distinguished by thick lines, cross-hatching, and bold colors, often depict recurring symbols such as body parts and political motifs. His primary media are acrylic on wood panel as well as ink and acrylic on paper; he also creates digital art.

 

Throughout his career, John’s art has been featured in galleries across the country in cities such as Boston, Chicago, New York, Baltimore, and New Haven. 

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John holds a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York, and a Bachelor of Arts in American History from Columbia University.

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EDUCATION

  • Master of Fine Arts in Painting, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, School of Visual Arts, New York City

  • Bachelor of Arts in History, Columbia University, New York City

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SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2022

  • Gorse Mill Gallery, Gorse Mill Studios, Needham, MA

2018

  • Tenacre Gallery, Tenacre School, Wellesley, MA

2017

  • “On the Grid,” Thayer Art Gallery, Thayer Academy, Braintree, MA

2010

  • "Story Lines," Artspace, New Haven, CT 

  • “More Story Lines,” Gorse Mill Gallery, Needham, MA

2007 

  • “Fill it in,” Boston Drawing Project/Bernard Toale Gallery, Boston

2001

  • “Social Insecurities,” Contemporary Art Workshop, Chicago

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GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024

  • "Drawing from Perception, Invention, and Memory," Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries,

       Wright State University, Dayton, OH

  • "Too Hot!" Kingston Gallery, Boston

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2022

  • "Speak Up 2022," Piano Craft Gallery, Boston

2020

  • ​​“31st National Drawing & Print Competitive Competitive Exhibition,” Gormley Gallery, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore

  • "About What's Going On," Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Hopkinton, MA

  • "Speak Up," Piano Craft Gallery, Boston

2018

  • “Drawn to Print,” (SCENE) Metrospace, Michigan State University, E. Lansing

2017

  • “Fictive Selves of Color,” Lightwell Gallery, University of Oklahoma, Norman

2015

  • “A Feast for the Eyes,” Gorse Mill Gallery, Needham, MA

2011

  • “Inspiration,” Gorse Mill Gallery, Needham, MA

2009

  • "10th Anniversary, Boston Drawing Project," Carroll and Sons Gallery, Boston, MA 

2008

  • “Reforming U.S. Immigration through Art,” Crown Center Gallery of Art, Loyola University, Chicago 

  • "Ameri-Dreaming: Art & American Culture," Claypool-Young Art Gallery, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky 

2006

  • “Hand Harvested,” Tojo Gallery, Chicago

2004

  • “150 x 150 Mad Dash!” Gallery at Green Street, Boston

2001

  • “Winter Paper,” Catherine Moore Fine Art, New York City

2000 

  • Chicago Artists 2000/”The Summer Show,” Gallery 312, Chicago 

1998

  • “Sunday Afternoon,” Wiggle Room, Chicago

  • “All of This, None of That, and More,” Fire King Gallery, Los Angeles

1996

  • “Jane Benson, Megan Cump, Scott Dietrich, and John Judge” Gallery 2, Chicago

  • Nippon Steel Exhibition, Nippon Steel American Headquarters, Chicago

1993

  • “National Juried Exhibition,” Phoenix Gallery, New York City; Curator: Carlos Gutierrez-Solana

  • “National Juried Exhibition,” Gallery 84, New York City; Curator: Donald Kuspit

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AWARDS

  • 1998 City of Chicago Community Arts Assistance Program Grant

  • Nippon Steel/SAIC Art Appreciation Award

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Hank Hoffman, "What's the Big Idea? A new batch of exhibits are a breath of fresh air at Artspace," New Haven Advocate, January 27, 2010

  • Fred Camper, “The Summer Show, Gallery 312,” Chicago Reader, July 28, 2000

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