Cheryl Finfrock
Cheryl Finfrock is a native Texan from Dallas, and a San Francisco transplant presently painting in Austin. She has enjoyed traveling and exhibiting in New York City, the West Coast, and in several European cities, including Berlin, Paris, and Sofia.
A Trinity University graduate in both art and literature, she explores the figure in its awkwardness, anonymity, and universality, creating a narrative steeped in the tradition of Texas storytelling.
“I like the idea that stories told with images can communicate silently but not necessarily quietly. I regard the picture plane as a stage and those who occupy it as characters of place and person.”
Curriculum Vitae
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2015 “The Quiet Person's Chronicle”, Ro2 Art at The Magnolia Theater, Dallas, TX
“Landscapes from the Portrait's Perspective”, Domus, New York, NY
2012 “Geography of the Mind,” Carl Jung Center Gallery, Houston, TX
2009 “Solo Exhibition,” Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
“Solo Exhibition,” One9Zero6 Gallery, San Antonio, TX
“Solo Exhibition,” El Sol Studios, San Antonio, TX
2008 “31 Monotypes,” Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
“Stars Fall From the Dog's Mouth,” Carl Jung Center Gallery, Houston, TX
“Walk with Me,” El Sol Studios, San Antonio, TX
2007 “Inside Out,” FLOAT Gallery, Oakland, CA
2006 “Featured Artist,” Glashoff Gallery, Suisun, CA
2005 “Broken Forms,” Meineke 27, Berlin, Germany
2004 “Madonnas of the '90's,” Amaru Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2004‐2003 “Current,” Underground Optical, San Francisco, CA
2003 “Recent Works,” 66balmy gallery, San Francisco, CA
Selected Juried Exhibitions
2014 Juried Group Exhibit 2014, Holland Photo, Austin, TX
2013 "Austin Pets & Arts Alive", Bay Six, Austin, TX
2012 "3 to C," Three Person Exhibit, Austin Bergstrom Airport, Austin, TX
2011 "Current: The Banner Project," Downtown, Georgetown, TX
2009 "Hello Again," Gallery M Squared, Houston, TX
2009-06* "Annual Lessedra World Art Mini Print," Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria Catalogue
2007 "Heat," Monkdogz Urban Art, Chelsea, NYC
"The Day After Tomorrow- The Next Tortured Genius" Monkdogz Urban Art, Chelsea, NY (31 international artists)
"Robots Are Art," FLOAT Gallery, Oakland, CA
2007-2006 "International Exhibition of Neosymbolism" Gallery G, Olomouc, Czech Republic/ Symbol X, Rahuset, Copenhaged, Denmark/ International Center of Austin, Austin, TX, USA
*"Annual Lessedra World Art Mini Print," Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria Catalogue
Jurors: Atanas Vassilev, Bulgaria, Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Education, Sofia University/ Marie Bukowski, USA, Assistant Professor of Art, Louisiana Tech School of Art/ Karen Oremus, Canada, Professor Zayed University, UAE/ Monica Van Dam, The Netherlands, Owner Gallery kadeKUNST, Amsterdam/ IJBer-IJda Smits, The Netherlands, Artist and Philosopher
2006 "Psyche Sense Spirit," SomArts Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2005 "Besson/ Finfrock- Neosymbolists from America," Galerie G. Olomouc, Czech Republic
"First Anniversary Show," Oval Gallery, Little Rock, AR
*"Art Now," Global Online Exhibition Award of Distinction
Jurors: Christopher Chamber, Editor of World of Art Magazine/ Marta Dimitrescu, Director of Artoteque.com and Editorial Director of World of Art Magazine/ Andrea Pagnez, Venice Biennial curator
"Americans in Paris," Invitational, Le Genie de la Bastille, Paris, France
"Current Works of Cheryl Finfock," in Cooperation with US Bank Arts Benicia Presents, Benecia, CA
2004 "ArtWalk at Embarcadero Center," San Francisco, CA
Jurors: Glen Helfand, Art Critic/ Gary Morgret, Boston Properties/ Mary Orth, Haley Martin Gallery
*"42nd Annual Juried Art Show," Fairfield Visual Arts Assoc., Fairfield, CA Selected Award
Jurors: Bigannes Livingstone, Artist/ Leroy Wheeler Parker, Artist and Professor of Fine Art at San Jose State University/ Dara Solomon, Curatorial Assistant, Collections Berkeley Art Museum
2001 "Selections," Juried Exhibition of work by 20 San Francisco Artists, Herbst Exhibition Hall on the Presido, San Francisco, CA
Jurors: Janet Bishop, SF MOMA/ David Bonetti, San Francisco Chronicle/ Stephen Wirtz, Stephen Wirtz Gallery
Selected Group Exhibitions
2014 “Four + One,” Printmaking Exhibit (in conjunction with PrintAustin 2014), Kirchman Gallery, Johnson City,
“Ampersand Art,” Ampersand Art 20th Anniversary Exhibit 2014, Buda, TX
“Nature Bats Last,” Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving, TX (curated by Junanne Peck / Tammy Gomez)
2013 Koelsch Gallery, Three Artists, Houston, TX
Koelsch Gallery, Group Exhibit of Gallery Artists, Houston, TX
2013-2012 "The Drawing Show," Pump Project Art Complex, Austin, TX (curated by Debra Broz)
"Passages and Secret Places," Two Woman Exhibit, Bay6 Gallery and Studios, Austin, TX
Group Exhibit, Kirchman Gallery, Johnson City, TX
2012 "Future Perfect in Past Tense", grayDUCK Gallery, Austin, TX
2011 "WAPATUI", grayDUCK Gallery, Austin, TX
"Heartgifts: Doctors without Borders," Art Auction, SomArts Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Ariodante Contemporary Art and Craft Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2010 "Color Crazy," featuring Cheryl Finfrock & Terrell Powell, Kirchman Gallery, Johnson City, TX
"30th Anniversary Exhibit," Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
"Works by Cheryl Finfrock & Charlie Terrell," East Austin Art Gallery, Austin, TX
"Jabberwocky," Works by Cheryl Finfrock & Liz Mamorsky, FLOAT Gallery, Oakland, CA
2009 "The Moose Must Persuade the Duck," FLOAT Gallery, Oakland, CA
"Feast," Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
2007 Arthouse of Ionic Futurism, Austin, TX
"10" x 10"," Paris/ San Francisco Exchange Artists, Mina Dresden Gallery, San Francisco, CA
"Grand Affair," Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
"Alice in Wonderland," Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
2006 "Figuration," Sopa Fine Arts, Kelowna, British Columbia
"X-ray, Yankee, Zulu," Monkdogz Gallery, Chelsea District, New York, NY
2005-2004 "Spring Preview," Studio Gallery, San Francisco, CA
"Vallejo Symphony Art Auction," Vallejo, CA
"Benicia Print Show," ARTS BENICIA, Benicia, CA
Professional Activities
Present-‐2012 Private Painting Instructor
2015 Artpace 2016, San Antonio Artpace Residency, Short List
2014 Artpace 2015, San Antonio Artpace Residency, Short List
2014 Invitational Themed Portfolio Project, SGCI, Kennesaw State University, Permanent Collection 2012 Artwork featured in Stony Field Farm Facebook Page Campaign 2012
2011 Interview, KLRU Collective Studio Interview, Austin, TX
2010 Nationwide Advertising Campaign, Artwork chosen by www.printingforless.com
2009 Guest Speaker, “Business of Art,” & “Tax Tips for Artists”, UT Austin, Austin, TX
2006 “The New Yorkers,” Television Interview with James Chladek, New York, NY
2004 Artist Profile, Design and Arts College of New Zealand, Christchurch, NZ
Publications
Claire van Ryzin, Jeanne. “East Austin Studio Tour: Why...” Austin 360 11 Nov. 2013
Cheng, DeWitt. “Jabberwocky.” East Bay Express Picks 15 Sept. 2010
Studio Visit, Juried Artist Books 2014, 2010, color photos
Austin Monthly, Events 2009, color photos
Faust, Gabrielle. “Cheryl Finfrock: New Paintings.” Austin Art & Museum Examiner 2009, color photos
Carter, Michael Thad. L Style 2009, color photos
McCallum, Norman. Westlake Picayune May 2007, interview, color photos
Plato, Catherine. “Open Studio Section.” Curve Magazine Mar. 2007, interview, color photos
Arcibal, Irman. “Different Shades of Love.” Listen and Be Heard 15 Feb. 2006, photo
Pravo Czech National Newspaper Vlasta Hradilova, March 17, 2005
Comments from Czech Art Historian Jiri Hastik
Olomoucky Den Czech Newspaper, March 5, 2005
Dnes Czech National Newspaper, March 3, 2005, color photos
Weekend Calendar, San Francisco Chronicle, October 2003, photo
Vallejo Times-‐Herald, November 2002, photo
Education
1983 Bachelor of Arts, Art and English, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
1985-1984 Graduate Classes in Sculpture, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
A Trinity University graduate in both art and literature, she explores the figure in its awkwardness, anonymity, and universality, creating a narrative steeped in the tradition of Texas storytelling.
“I like the idea that stories told with images can communicate silently but not necessarily quietly. I regard the picture plane as a stage and those who occupy it as characters of place and person.”
Curriculum Vitae
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2015 “The Quiet Person's Chronicle”, Ro2 Art at The Magnolia Theater, Dallas, TX
“Landscapes from the Portrait's Perspective”, Domus, New York, NY
2012 “Geography of the Mind,” Carl Jung Center Gallery, Houston, TX
2009 “Solo Exhibition,” Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
“Solo Exhibition,” One9Zero6 Gallery, San Antonio, TX
“Solo Exhibition,” El Sol Studios, San Antonio, TX
2008 “31 Monotypes,” Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
“Stars Fall From the Dog's Mouth,” Carl Jung Center Gallery, Houston, TX
“Walk with Me,” El Sol Studios, San Antonio, TX
2007 “Inside Out,” FLOAT Gallery, Oakland, CA
2006 “Featured Artist,” Glashoff Gallery, Suisun, CA
2005 “Broken Forms,” Meineke 27, Berlin, Germany
2004 “Madonnas of the '90's,” Amaru Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2004‐2003 “Current,” Underground Optical, San Francisco, CA
2003 “Recent Works,” 66balmy gallery, San Francisco, CA
Selected Juried Exhibitions
2014 Juried Group Exhibit 2014, Holland Photo, Austin, TX
2013 "Austin Pets & Arts Alive", Bay Six, Austin, TX
2012 "3 to C," Three Person Exhibit, Austin Bergstrom Airport, Austin, TX
2011 "Current: The Banner Project," Downtown, Georgetown, TX
2009 "Hello Again," Gallery M Squared, Houston, TX
2009-06* "Annual Lessedra World Art Mini Print," Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria Catalogue
2007 "Heat," Monkdogz Urban Art, Chelsea, NYC
"The Day After Tomorrow- The Next Tortured Genius" Monkdogz Urban Art, Chelsea, NY (31 international artists)
"Robots Are Art," FLOAT Gallery, Oakland, CA
2007-2006 "International Exhibition of Neosymbolism" Gallery G, Olomouc, Czech Republic/ Symbol X, Rahuset, Copenhaged, Denmark/ International Center of Austin, Austin, TX, USA
*"Annual Lessedra World Art Mini Print," Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria Catalogue
Jurors: Atanas Vassilev, Bulgaria, Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Education, Sofia University/ Marie Bukowski, USA, Assistant Professor of Art, Louisiana Tech School of Art/ Karen Oremus, Canada, Professor Zayed University, UAE/ Monica Van Dam, The Netherlands, Owner Gallery kadeKUNST, Amsterdam/ IJBer-IJda Smits, The Netherlands, Artist and Philosopher
2006 "Psyche Sense Spirit," SomArts Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2005 "Besson/ Finfrock- Neosymbolists from America," Galerie G. Olomouc, Czech Republic
"First Anniversary Show," Oval Gallery, Little Rock, AR
*"Art Now," Global Online Exhibition Award of Distinction
Jurors: Christopher Chamber, Editor of World of Art Magazine/ Marta Dimitrescu, Director of Artoteque.com and Editorial Director of World of Art Magazine/ Andrea Pagnez, Venice Biennial curator
"Americans in Paris," Invitational, Le Genie de la Bastille, Paris, France
"Current Works of Cheryl Finfock," in Cooperation with US Bank Arts Benicia Presents, Benecia, CA
2004 "ArtWalk at Embarcadero Center," San Francisco, CA
Jurors: Glen Helfand, Art Critic/ Gary Morgret, Boston Properties/ Mary Orth, Haley Martin Gallery
*"42nd Annual Juried Art Show," Fairfield Visual Arts Assoc., Fairfield, CA Selected Award
Jurors: Bigannes Livingstone, Artist/ Leroy Wheeler Parker, Artist and Professor of Fine Art at San Jose State University/ Dara Solomon, Curatorial Assistant, Collections Berkeley Art Museum
2001 "Selections," Juried Exhibition of work by 20 San Francisco Artists, Herbst Exhibition Hall on the Presido, San Francisco, CA
Jurors: Janet Bishop, SF MOMA/ David Bonetti, San Francisco Chronicle/ Stephen Wirtz, Stephen Wirtz Gallery
Selected Group Exhibitions
2014 “Four + One,” Printmaking Exhibit (in conjunction with PrintAustin 2014), Kirchman Gallery, Johnson City,
“Ampersand Art,” Ampersand Art 20th Anniversary Exhibit 2014, Buda, TX
“Nature Bats Last,” Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving, TX (curated by Junanne Peck / Tammy Gomez)
2013 Koelsch Gallery, Three Artists, Houston, TX
Koelsch Gallery, Group Exhibit of Gallery Artists, Houston, TX
2013-2012 "The Drawing Show," Pump Project Art Complex, Austin, TX (curated by Debra Broz)
"Passages and Secret Places," Two Woman Exhibit, Bay6 Gallery and Studios, Austin, TX
Group Exhibit, Kirchman Gallery, Johnson City, TX
2012 "Future Perfect in Past Tense", grayDUCK Gallery, Austin, TX
2011 "WAPATUI", grayDUCK Gallery, Austin, TX
"Heartgifts: Doctors without Borders," Art Auction, SomArts Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Ariodante Contemporary Art and Craft Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2010 "Color Crazy," featuring Cheryl Finfrock & Terrell Powell, Kirchman Gallery, Johnson City, TX
"30th Anniversary Exhibit," Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
"Works by Cheryl Finfrock & Charlie Terrell," East Austin Art Gallery, Austin, TX
"Jabberwocky," Works by Cheryl Finfrock & Liz Mamorsky, FLOAT Gallery, Oakland, CA
2009 "The Moose Must Persuade the Duck," FLOAT Gallery, Oakland, CA
"Feast," Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
2007 Arthouse of Ionic Futurism, Austin, TX
"10" x 10"," Paris/ San Francisco Exchange Artists, Mina Dresden Gallery, San Francisco, CA
"Grand Affair," Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
"Alice in Wonderland," Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX
2006 "Figuration," Sopa Fine Arts, Kelowna, British Columbia
"X-ray, Yankee, Zulu," Monkdogz Gallery, Chelsea District, New York, NY
2005-2004 "Spring Preview," Studio Gallery, San Francisco, CA
"Vallejo Symphony Art Auction," Vallejo, CA
"Benicia Print Show," ARTS BENICIA, Benicia, CA
Professional Activities
Present-‐2012 Private Painting Instructor
2015 Artpace 2016, San Antonio Artpace Residency, Short List
2014 Artpace 2015, San Antonio Artpace Residency, Short List
2014 Invitational Themed Portfolio Project, SGCI, Kennesaw State University, Permanent Collection 2012 Artwork featured in Stony Field Farm Facebook Page Campaign 2012
2011 Interview, KLRU Collective Studio Interview, Austin, TX
2010 Nationwide Advertising Campaign, Artwork chosen by www.printingforless.com
2009 Guest Speaker, “Business of Art,” & “Tax Tips for Artists”, UT Austin, Austin, TX
2006 “The New Yorkers,” Television Interview with James Chladek, New York, NY
2004 Artist Profile, Design and Arts College of New Zealand, Christchurch, NZ
Publications
Claire van Ryzin, Jeanne. “East Austin Studio Tour: Why...” Austin 360 11 Nov. 2013
Cheng, DeWitt. “Jabberwocky.” East Bay Express Picks 15 Sept. 2010
Studio Visit, Juried Artist Books 2014, 2010, color photos
Austin Monthly, Events 2009, color photos
Faust, Gabrielle. “Cheryl Finfrock: New Paintings.” Austin Art & Museum Examiner 2009, color photos
Carter, Michael Thad. L Style 2009, color photos
McCallum, Norman. Westlake Picayune May 2007, interview, color photos
Plato, Catherine. “Open Studio Section.” Curve Magazine Mar. 2007, interview, color photos
Arcibal, Irman. “Different Shades of Love.” Listen and Be Heard 15 Feb. 2006, photo
Pravo Czech National Newspaper Vlasta Hradilova, March 17, 2005
Comments from Czech Art Historian Jiri Hastik
Olomoucky Den Czech Newspaper, March 5, 2005
Dnes Czech National Newspaper, March 3, 2005, color photos
Weekend Calendar, San Francisco Chronicle, October 2003, photo
Vallejo Times-‐Herald, November 2002, photo
Education
1983 Bachelor of Arts, Art and English, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
1985-1984 Graduate Classes in Sculpture, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
