“The Pinks” investigates the societal and cultural weight carried by color, examining how preconceived ideas tied to these hues can reshape a person’s identity and their outlook on the world. By placing hyper-masculine or historically infamous figures at the center of his work, Scheidly underscores his argument, using biting socio-sexual satire to ridicule his subjects.
Beneath the initial shock, Scheidly prompts deeper reflection on authority and those who hold it. Featuring notorious personalities like Adolf Hitler, Heinrich Himmler, and Kim Jong Il, alongside religious leaders such as Pope John Paul II and Ayatollah Khomeini, the pieces invite viewers to consider the personal insecurities that power likely provokes—and how those vulnerabilities become visible.
“Hitler’s Emo Persona”
“The Clownish Figure”
“Barack Obama”
“Boba Fett”
“Conan”
“George W. Bush”
“Clint”
“Hitler’s Heart”
“Kim Jong Il”
“Kim Jong Un”
“Putin”
SPOKE is a gallery dedicated to modern contemporary painting, sculpture, and illustration, with a focus on accessible programming. Founded in 2010, the gallery now operates two venues: one in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill district and another in New York City’s Lower East Side. Each location rotates monthly exhibitions featuring a diverse mix of solo and group shows, many highlighting an international roster of represented artists.
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