United States
• 1941
Biography
Stanley Edwards (b. 1941, Joliet, Illinois) is a contemporary American artist whose figurative paintings blend Constructivism, Surrealism, and dark humor to explore the human condition and modern society. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Edwards developed a distinctive style rooted in design, printmaking, and religious iconography. His early works featured dogs, faceless figures, and infants in hard-edge compositions.
His paintings are held in major collections including the National Museum of American Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Martha Jackson Memorial. He later developed “Icons for a New Era," works incorporating pop culture, found objects, and satirical titles. These pieces reflect an evolution into bold, vibrant visual narratives.
Edwards exhibited at the Walker Art Center alongside contemporaries like Peter Holbrook and Michael Hurson, and has shown at Oliva Gallery and the Illinois Institute of Art. He lives and works in Chicago, continuing to impact the contemporary art market with his innovative visual language.
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