B  I  O  G  R  A  P  H  Y
National Museum Exhibition Tour until 2007
Paper Cuts: The Art of Contemporary Paper, Exhibits USA
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Curator’s Choice Award Winner of the 13th Annual National Exhibition
Juried and Curated by the Guggenheim Museum, New York
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Award Winner of the 34th Annual National Juried Exhibition
Palm Springs Desert Museum, California
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Dedicated Exhibition at the
San Diego Children’s Art Museum, San Diego, California
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Selected Paper Sculptor Published in: Art History, Textbook, McGraw-Hill
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Selected Paper Sculptor, Published in:
Art, A Global Pursuit, Textbook, Davis Publications
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Permanent Exhibition at the Olly-O-land Children’s Art Museum
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Award Winner of Dr. Toys 100 Best Children’s Product
for The Whimsical Verse of Olly-O Children’s Book
Ron Chespak

ABOUT THE ARTIST

     The paper sculpture of American Artist Ron Chespak combines depth and composition with stark white objects, strong vivid color and graduated hues that emerge with a texture of sophisticated elegance. It is the insistence and integrity of his work that makes it undeniable, sometimes with a sense of humor and always with a clear sense of perspective. Art Critic Robert Menifee has stated, “Of course the ‘fine art’ of it is in his hands, which select, mold, contort and combine fine-quality papers into surprising pieces. You see how it touches the light, noticing the intention.”

     The Artist’s accolades include awards, national museum exhibitions and inclusion in the art history textbooks: Art History, McGraw-Hill; and Art, A Global Pursuit, Davis Publications, known for excellence in art education since 1901. He has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC World News, FOX, The Learning Channel, BBC and a PBS special. His work has been selected for prominent magazine Annual Edition covers including California, Palm Springs Life and Orange County. Recent articles and reviews have been published in ArtNEWS, Southwest Art and newspapers nationwide. He also raises money and consciousness for several national charitable organizations while managing his own galleries and publishing company.

     Chespak’s work was noticed by art critics and purchased by collectors throughout the late1980’s and at his first gallery in Laguna Beach, California. In 1999, he opened the Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery in Palm Springs, a venue where he showcases his art exclusively. In the past decade, he has earned worldwide recognition as one of the foremost artists working in paper sculpture today.

     A California resident of 26 years, Ron was born on January 14,1960 in Newark, New Jersey. He is quoted in early childhood as saying, “I’m making something.” Moving to California in 1978, he then earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1982. He has always had this talent, but it was only after holding several positions as Senior Art Director and Creative Director for two of the world’s top advertising agencies that he decided to leave Madison Avenue to become the practicing international artist he is today. Together with his galleries and children’s art museum he continues to inspire a new generation of the art loving public.

     He summarizes his work by saying, “Shadows, light and composition surround us everywhere. Capturing them in crisp form is what I do. My work thrives on the light and reflection of our world that can be looked at in so many ways. My work is graphic in nature but always natural in form. I like when people want to get closer and more involved with my art, it’s a trait I admire in people and in life. My art has taught me to become more involved, to trust myself and have more fun. It’s my gift.”
ACCOLADES

National Museum Tour
2004-2007

Paper Cuts: The Art of Contemporary Paper
Textbook Inclusion
2003

Art History, McGraw-Hill
Feature Article
July 2002

ArtNEWS Magazine

Curator's Choice Award Winner
2002

Juried & Curated by Robert Rosenblum of the Guggenheim Museum, NY
Mayor Appointed Politician
2002-2004

Historic Site Preservation Board, City of Palm Springs California
Award Winner
2002

Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA
Artist Reception and Exhibition
May - August 2002

San Diego Children's Art Museum, San Diego, CA
Art Opening
April 2002

Vik och klipp- Pappersklipp Museum, Hammarb, Sweden
Artist Reception
February 2002

Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
Artist Reception
January 2002

Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
Artist Reception
December 2001

Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
Feature Article
December 2001

Palm Springs Life Magazine, Palm Springs, CA
TV Interview
November 2001

ABC News, Palm Springs, CA
TV Interview
September 2001

NBC News, Palm Springs, CA
Art Opening & Unveiling
September 2001

Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
Cover Artwork & Feature Article
Sept. 2001 - Sept. 2002

Palm Springs Life Magazine Annual Edition, Palm Springs, CA
Cover Artwork & Feature Article
Sept. 2001 - Sept. 2002

California Magazine Annual Edition, Newport Beach, CA
Cover Artwork & Feature Article
Sept. 2001 - Sept. 2002

Orange County Magazine Annual Edition, Newport Beach, CA
Artist Grant
August 2001

Change, Inc., New York, NY
Textbook Inclusion
July 2001

Art: A Global Pursuit, Davis Publications, Worchester, MA
Art Opening & Artist Reception
November 2000

Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
TV Set Art
October 2000

Twentieth Century Fox, Los Angeles, CA
TV Interview
September 2000

ABC World News, New York, NY
Feature Article
Sept. 2000 - Sept. 2001

Palm Springs Life Magazine Annual Edition, Palm Springs, CA
Exhibition
March 2000

Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Springs, CA
Newspaper Article
January 2000

The Desert Sun Newspaper, Palm Springs, CA
Award Winner
September 2000

Dr. Toy's Best Children's Product, San Francisco, CA
TV Interview
October 2000 - 2003

PBS TV, Between the Lines, Los Angeles, CA
Cover Artwork & Feature Article
Sept. 1999 - Feb. 2000

Desert Art Scene Magazine Bi-Annual Edition, Palm Desert, CA
Art Opening & Artist Reception
October 1999

Design Forum Gallery, Newport Beach, CA
Art Opening
November 1999

Termar Gallery, Durango, CO
Art Opening & Artist Reception
December 1999

Bloomingdales, Newport Beach, CA
CoverArtwork & Feature Article
Sept. 1998-Sept. 1999

Laguna Magazine Annual Edition, Laguna Beach, CA
Award Winner
March 1998

3-Dimensional Awards, South Hampton, PA
Best in the West Award
April 1998

SouthwestArt Magazine, Houston, TX
Children's Book Artist
November 1997

The Whimsical Verse of Olly-O, Corona del Mar, CA
Art Opening & Artist Reception
November 1997

Behman Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
Cover Artwork & Feature Article
Sept. 1997-Sept. 1998

California Magazine Annual Edition, Newport Beach, CA
Cover Artwork & Feature Article
Sept. 1997-Sept. 1998

Orange County Magazine Annual Edition, Newport Beach, CA
Art Opening & Artist Reception
June 1996

Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Feature Article
November 1996

Golden Lotus Magazine, Taiwan
Exhibition & Artist Reception
July 1995-Sept. 1995

Art-a-fair Festival, Laguna Beach, CA
Art Opening & Artist Reception
August 1992

Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery
139 E. Tamarisk Road, Palm Springs, California 92262 (760) 416-7406 fax: (760) 416-7407