Bonded Aluminum cast, edition of 10 with 1 AP
Plaster cast, edition of 10
27 X 26 X 5 inches
A solo exhibition at The National Arts Club in NY, NY
March 21st - April 8, 2022
For her solo exhibition, The Touch of Red, mixed-media artist Chellis Baird explores the complex significance of the color red. Baird expands upon her signature techniques of sculpture, painting, and textiles within the spectrum of red. Much like the versatility of Baird's work, the color red conjures a wide range of symbols, feelings, and history. Including the contrasting emotions of love to pain and symbols such as good luck, war, and seduction. The fiery color commands reactions that are both visceral and beautiful. Historically it was once associated with baby boys instead of blue and is now traditionally considered feminine. Red can also excite or scare. It indicates temperature; it needs no introduction. Red lingers. It can be sweet or spicy. The artist is drawn to the color's ability to simultaneously entice and intimidate while being a color associated with warmth and affection.
Fabrics, acrylic, plaster, wire, on birch panel
36 x 48 x 7 inches
Cotton fabric, acrylic paint, wire, birch panel
48 X 36 X 8 inches
Bonded aluminum cast, weather resistant, (can be installed in outdoor areas with owners discretion)
27 X 26 X 5 inches
edition of 10
Silver gelatin photograph, white maple frame
54 X 30 X 2 inches
edition of 5 and 2 artist proofs
A solo exhibition at The National Arts Club in NY, NY
March 21st - April 8th, 2022
The artist's favorite color is red, as well as her signature lipstick hue. Baird is drawn to the daily significance of applying red lipstick as the last step of getting ready in the morning. The exhibition includes a series titled Lady Danger, inspired by Baird's Mac Cosmetics lipstick and how lipstick evolves throughout different times of the day.
Silk, acrylic, wire, birch panel, mahogany frame with finger print proof matte black finish
28 X 20 X 4 inches
Florentine Gold leaf, plaster cast, acrylic
27 X 26 X 5 inches
edition of 10
Silk fabric, acrylic, rope, wire on birch panel, custom gold leaf frame on mahogany
30 X 20 X 5 inches
acrylic paint, plaster cast
24 X 20 X 4 inches
edition of 10
Silk fabric, acrylic, and wire on canvas, custom gold leaf frame
23.5 X 21 X 3.5 inches
Cotton fabric, plaster, acrylic paint, on birch panel
29 X 21 X 6 inches
fabrics, wire, acrylic paint, birch panel
27 X 20.5 X 3 inches
fabric, plaster, acrylic paint, on birch panel
27 X 21 X 5 inches
Resin cast, edition of 10
20 X 24 X 4 inches
8 ft x 5 ft x 5 in
Fabric, wire, acrylic, wood, thread
