Coup de Grace Gallery invites you to view our ever growing, ongoing exhibit of the works of Chris Hardy, a self-taught Phoenix born artist.

Chris' art defies categorization.  Initially one can see the influences of Warhol with his repeated use of iconic subjects.  But, unlike Warhol's work, Chris' work is unpolished, raw, and even naïve.  In Chris' work there is no "factory" aesthetic, but rather the reflection a solitary artist; struggling with his visions and his materials.  It seems somehow appropriate that Chris has selected the term "Suburban-Folk" to describe his style.

But, standing alongside the pop/folk aspects to Chris' work is his emphasis on transposable features.   Many of his works invite the viewer to become participant in his art.  It's something that is better experienced than described.  And to experience it in the company of the artist, with his detailed descriptions and explanations is both engaging and heart-breaking.

The Gallery will be open from 6 to 10 PM on Friday, February 1st, from 1 to 5 PM, the following day and at other times by appointment.  The Gallery is located at 707 S 3rd St, just south of the Downtown Phoenix Warehouse District and just across 3rd St from the Bentley Projects Gallery.  The Gallery can be reached by e-mail at cdggallery@hotmail.com .