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'''Jon Coffelt''' (born May 16, [[1963]] in Dunlap, Tennessee) is a American artist who lives and works in Manhattan in the Financial District of New York City.
[[Image:Jon Coffelt-Absolut Alabama.jpg|right|thumb|175px|1991 Absolut Vodka ad by Coffelt]]
'''Jon Coffelt''' (born May 16, [[1963]] in Dunlap, Tennessee) is an artist and gallery owner who lived and worked for several years in [[Birmingham]]. He is currently working in New York City.
   
   
Coffelt has been painting since he was eight years old. It was his grandfather who taught him how to work in this medium, instructing him on, as Coffelt explains, "how to paint what was on the outside (Visual Ideas) so that one day I would be able to paint what was on the inside (Emotional Ideas)."{{citeneeded}} Coffelt still considers himself a colorist and he actually started out in the fashion industry designing fabrics for [[Willi Smith]] in the 1980s. Once he decided to devote his full energies to art he was commissioned to paint over 100 works for the [[Parisian]] department store chain which helped launch his art career considerably. In [[1989]] Coffelt received "Outstanding Ten Year Alumni" from the Southern Institute. Coffelt was the inaugural artist at Space One Eleven when it opened in 1989 in [[Birmingham]].  
Coffelt has been painting since he was eight years old. It was his grandfather who taught him how to work in this medium. Coffelt still considers himself a colorist and he actually started out in the fashion industry designing fabrics for Willi Smith in the 1980s. Once he decided to devote his full energies to art he was commissioned to paint over 100 works for the [[Parisian]] department store chain. In [[1989]] Coffelt received "Outstanding Ten Year Alumni" from the [[Southern Institute]]. Coffelt was the inaugural artist at [[Space One Eleven]] when it opened in [[1989]] in [[Birmingham]].  


In 1991 Coffelt was commissioned by Absolut Vodka to kick off its "Absolut Statehood" campaign representing the state of [[Alabama]]; the result was shown in a full-page ad in ''USA Today,'' ''Time'', ''Genre'', ''Out'' and ''Science Digest'' among others. Coffelt at the time was the youngest artist ever commissioned by Absolut Vodka.
In [[1991]] Coffelt was commissioned by Absolut Vodka to kick off its "Absolut Statehood" campaign representing the state of [[Alabama]]; the result was shown in a full-page ad in ''USA Today,'' ''Time'', ''Genre'', ''Out'' and ''Science Digest'' among others. Coffelt at the time was the youngest artist ever commissioned by Absolut Vodka.


From [[1992]] until [[2000]] Coffelt owned and operated [[Agnes]], a gallery devoted to socially aware photography, short film/video and book arts.
From [[1992]] until [[2000]] Coffelt, partner [[Shawn Boley]] and [[Jan Hughes]] owned and operated [[Agnes]], a gallery devoted to socially aware photography, short film/video and book arts.


From [[1994]] to [[1996]], Coffelt served as editor and publisher of ''Alabama Art Monthly'', a monthly art magazine he founded which was the first of its kind in the state. In [[2002]] Coffelt closed the gallery in order to move to New York and give his own art undivided attention. Over the last several years his work has been shown in Atlanta [http://www.solomonprojects.com/installation/index.html], Birmingham [http://www.schedlerminchin.com/events.asp?ac=ind&event=4818], Miami [http://www.fau.edu/galleries/longestwinter.htm], Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, New York [http://www.gallery-guide.com/2003-03/oneperson/nyone.asp], Philadelphia [http://www.pentimenti.com/previous_exhibit.html] as well as London [http://www.laserhousegallery.com/jon_coffelt.htm], and Barcelona [http://www.art-info.com/name_kue/kueic5.htm] and Tokyo [http://www.solomonprojects.com/artistpage/coffelt/coffeltbio.html].  
From [[1994]] to [[1996]], Coffelt served as editor and publisher of ''[[Alabama Art Monthly]]'', a first-of-its-kind art magazine in the state. In [[2002]] Coffelt closed the gallery in order to move to New York and give his own art undivided attention. Over the last several years his work has been shown in Atlanta , Birmingham [http://www.schedlerminchin.com/events.asp?ac=ind&event=4818], Miami, Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia as well as London, and Barcelona and Tokyo.  


In [[1999]] Coffelt was chosen to be part of an exhibit at The [[Birmingham Museum of Art]] called ''Galore: The Continuous Painting Wall.'' Other artists who participated in this exhibit include Lydia Dona, [[Dennis Hollingsworth]], Ingo Meller, Thomas Nozkowski, and Leslie Wayne. This exhibition was curated by [[David Moos]] and in 2002 when Coffelt received the "City of Birmingham Distinguished Artist Award" [http://www.magiccityart.com/artists/index.cfm?fuseaction=content&id=27], [[David Moos]] wrote the foreword for the published catalog.
In [[1999]] Coffelt was chosen to be part of an exhibit at The [[Birmingham Museum of Art]] called "Galore: The Continuous Painting Wall" which was curated by [[David Moos]]. Other artists who participated in this exhibit include Lydia Dona, [[Dennis Hollingsworth]], Ingo Meller, Thomas Nozkowski, and Leslie Wayne. In [[2002]] Coffelt received the "City of Birmingham Distinguished Artist Award" at the [[Magic City Art Connection]]. Moos wrote the foreword for the published festival guide.


In 2002, Coffelt's work was selected to be part of "The Longest Winter" curated by Gean Moreno for Florida Atlantic University. Other selected artists included Westen Charles, Udomsak Krisanamis, Vincent Fecteau, Sam Gordon, Anne Howard, Genie Kell, Robert Melee and Darío Robleto. This exhibition asks viewers to rethink notions of the domestic as the cookie-cut "normal" place it is often depicted to be. Moreno explains, "The artists in 'The Longest Winter' demonstrate that the domestic is the native ground of weird imaginations, of deranging methods and private methodologies."{{citeneeded}}
The same year, Coffelt's work was selected to be part of "The Longest Winter" curated by Gean Moreno for Florida Atlantic University along with works by Westen Charles, Udomsak Krisanamis, Vincent Fecteau, Sam Gordon, Anne Howard, Genie Kell, Robert Melee and Darío Robleto.


== Current work ==
Coffelt has evolved from painting in a minimalist, op art vein to creating collages using duct tape and vellum. His newest work is a series of full-size motorcycles in polyurethane resin to look like huge chunks of Jolly Rancher candy each in a different flavor/color.  
Coffelt has evolved from painting in a minimalist, op art vein to creating collages using duct tape and vellum. His newest work is a series of full-size motorcycles in polyurethane resin to look like huge chunks of Jolly Rancher candy each in a different flavor/color.  


== Collections ==
Coffelt is included in many prestigious public and private collections including American Express, ASCAP, [[Birmingham International Airport]], [[Birmingham Museum of Art]], Capitol Records, Lord International US Headquarters, Mercedes Corp, Progressive Insurance, [[Saks Fifth Avenue]], ''[[Southern Living]]'', and many others.
Coffelt is included in many prestigious public and private collections including
American Express, ASCAP, [[Birmingham International Airport]], [[Birmingham Museum of Art]], Capitol Records, Lord International US Headquarters, Mercedes Corp, Progressive Insurance, [[Saks Fifth Avenue]], Time Warner/[[Southern Living]], among many others.


== Listening ==
As a curator, Coffelt has produced notable group shows. In [[2005]] he curated "Going Within" on behalf of Visual AIDS. The exhibition included works by Barton Lidice Benes, Robert Blanchon, Bruce Wesley Boyce, Feliz Gondalez-Torres, David Krueger, Chuck Nanney, [[David Nelson]], Eric Rhein, [[Clifford Smith]], Paul Thek, Nora Wallower, Bruce William Witsiepe and [[David Wojnarowicz]]. The following year he curated an exhibit of drawings, paintings, collages, installations and photographs entitled "Contour: The Definitive Line". Artists represented included Sara Garden Armstrong, Steve Baris, Luis Carle, Travis Childers, [[Clayton Colvin]], Jacob Hill Grad, Louis Hill, [[Lee Isaacs]], Antjuan Oden, Amy Pleasant, Eric Rhein, Jessica Rosner, [[Virginia Scruggs]], Joel Seah, Yuko Shimizu, [[Sean Slemon]], and J. M. Walker.
In April [[2006]], Coffelt was interviewed for "Tapestry" by Lissa LeGrand for NPR.


==Curatorial work==
==Publications==
* O'Brien, Glenn (1991) ''Absolut Statehood: 51 Painters' Visions of Their Home States.'' Teaneck, New Jersey: Carillon Importers. ISBN 0893815632


* "Going Within" was curated by Coffelt in [[2005]] for Visual AIDS. An organization striving to increase public awareness through programs such as exhibitions, publications and partnering with artists, galleries and museums and other organizations.  This exhibition included many artists, among them Barton Lidice Benes, Robert Blanchon, Bruce Wesley Boyce, Feliz Gondalez-Torres, David Krueger, Chuck Nanney, [[David Nelson]], Eric Rhein, [[Clifford Smith]], Paul Thek, Nora Wallower, Bruce William Witsiepe and [[David Wojnarowicz]].
== References ==
 
* LeGrand, Lissa (April 2006) "[http://wbhm.org/Tapestry/April13-06.html Interview with Jon Coffelt]" for WBHM's ''Tapestry'' program.
* "Contour: The Definitive Line" was curated by Jon Coffelt in 2006 and encompassed selections of drawing, painting, collage, installation and photography and included the work of many diverse artists including Sara Garden Armstrong, Steve Baris, Luis Carle, Travis Childers, [[Clayton Colvin]], Jacob Hill Grad, Louis Hill, [[Lee Isaacs]], Antjuan Oden, Amy Pleasant, Eric Rhein, Jessica Rosner, [[Virginia Scruggs]], Joel Seah, Yuko Shimizu, [[Sean Slemon]], and J. M. Walker.
* Moos, David (2000) "Twists on Domesticity." Catalog. Birmingham: Space One Eleven.
* Coffelt, Jon (2005) "[http://www.thebody.com/visualaids/web_gallery/2005/coffelt/statement.html Curator's Statement]" for "Going Within" exhibit at Visual AIDS - accessed May 12, 2007
* Coffelt, Jon (2006) "[http://www.schedlerminchin.com/events.asp?ac=ind&event=7936 Curatorial Statement]" for "Contour: The Definitive Line" exhibit at Amanda Schedler Fine Art - accessed May 12, 2007
* Nelson, James R. (March 22, 2001) "Works of 2 Contemporary Artists Make for Fascinating Show." ''Birmingham News''.
* Raabe, Nancy (February 25, 2001) "An Artist's View of Art, Life, and Inspiration." ''Birmingham News''.


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.joncoffelt.com Jon Coffelt]
* [http://www.joncoffelt.com Jon Coffelt]
* [http://www.solomonprojects.com/artistpage/coffelt/coffeltbio.html Foreword by David Moos for "House and Garden"]
* [http://www.laserhousegallery.com/jon_coffelt.htm Coffelt bio] at Laserhouse Gallery (East Sussex)
* [http://www.artnet.com/Magazine/reviews/BYRD/byrd3-14-00.asp Artnet "Hypnotic Post" curated by Michael Pittari]
* [http://www.gallery-guide.com/2003-03/oneperson/nyone.asp Jeffrey Coploff]
* [http://dks.thing.net/NewerMostRecent.html Jeffrey Coploff Gallery]
* [http://www.strandbooks.com/profile/?isbn=0893815632 Absolut Statehood: 51 Painters by Glenn O'Brien]
* [http://www.birminghamaidsoutreach.org/connections2005_1 Birmingham AIDS Outreach]
* [http://www.pentimenti.com/previous_exhibit.htm Pentimenti Gallery]
* [http://www.thebody.com/visualaids/web_gallery/2005/coffelt/statement.html "Going Within" curated by Jon Coffelt]
* [http://www.schedlerminchin.com/events.asp?ac=ind&event=7936 Schedler Minchin Gallery]
* [http://www.nathanielstern.com/blog/2006/0 "Contour: The Definitive Line," curated by Jon Coffelt]
* [http://www.laserhousegallery.com/jon_coffelt.htm Laserhouse Gallery]
* [http://www.arts.state.al.us/arts-artists/past-exhibitions.htm "Familiar Reality"]
* [http://www.gallerygora.com/international.html Gallerie Gora]
* [http://www.www.spaceoneeleven.org Space One Eleven]
* [http://www.fau.edu/galleries/longestwinter.htm "Longest Winter," curated by Gene Moreno]
* [http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:ydBeoiAKcFIJ:www.eventjar.com/artist/C/jon_coffelt.html+%22Jon+Coffelt%22&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=11 "Bits'n'Pieces," curated by Christine Pfister for Pentimenti]
* [http://www.activeculture.info/events.asp?hidSearchType=link&chkCategory=International%20/%20Ethnic Space One Eleven exhibit]
* [http://wbhm.org/Tapestry/April13-06.html "Tapestry" Interview for National Public Radio]
* [http://www.minusspace.com/artists.html Minus Space]
* [http://www.newamericanpaintings.com/34thbook/34thpreviewpages/artists.htm New American Paintings]


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1991 Absolut Vodka ad by Coffelt

Jon Coffelt (born May 16, 1963 in Dunlap, Tennessee) is an artist and gallery owner who lived and worked for several years in Birmingham. He is currently working in New York City.

Coffelt has been painting since he was eight years old. It was his grandfather who taught him how to work in this medium. Coffelt still considers himself a colorist and he actually started out in the fashion industry designing fabrics for Willi Smith in the 1980s. Once he decided to devote his full energies to art he was commissioned to paint over 100 works for the Parisian department store chain. In 1989 Coffelt received "Outstanding Ten Year Alumni" from the Southern Institute. Coffelt was the inaugural artist at Space One Eleven when it opened in 1989 in Birmingham.

In 1991 Coffelt was commissioned by Absolut Vodka to kick off its "Absolut Statehood" campaign representing the state of Alabama; the result was shown in a full-page ad in USA Today, Time, Genre, Out and Science Digest among others. Coffelt at the time was the youngest artist ever commissioned by Absolut Vodka.

From 1992 until 2000 Coffelt, partner Shawn Boley and Jan Hughes owned and operated Agnes, a gallery devoted to socially aware photography, short film/video and book arts.

From 1994 to 1996, Coffelt served as editor and publisher of Alabama Art Monthly, a first-of-its-kind art magazine in the state. In 2002 Coffelt closed the gallery in order to move to New York and give his own art undivided attention. Over the last several years his work has been shown in Atlanta , Birmingham [1], Miami, Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia as well as London, and Barcelona and Tokyo.

In 1999 Coffelt was chosen to be part of an exhibit at The Birmingham Museum of Art called "Galore: The Continuous Painting Wall" which was curated by David Moos. Other artists who participated in this exhibit include Lydia Dona, Dennis Hollingsworth, Ingo Meller, Thomas Nozkowski, and Leslie Wayne. In 2002 Coffelt received the "City of Birmingham Distinguished Artist Award" at the Magic City Art Connection. Moos wrote the foreword for the published festival guide.

The same year, Coffelt's work was selected to be part of "The Longest Winter" curated by Gean Moreno for Florida Atlantic University along with works by Westen Charles, Udomsak Krisanamis, Vincent Fecteau, Sam Gordon, Anne Howard, Genie Kell, Robert Melee and Darío Robleto.

Coffelt has evolved from painting in a minimalist, op art vein to creating collages using duct tape and vellum. His newest work is a series of full-size motorcycles in polyurethane resin to look like huge chunks of Jolly Rancher candy each in a different flavor/color.

Coffelt is included in many prestigious public and private collections including American Express, ASCAP, Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham Museum of Art, Capitol Records, Lord International US Headquarters, Mercedes Corp, Progressive Insurance, Saks Fifth Avenue, Southern Living, and many others.

As a curator, Coffelt has produced notable group shows. In 2005 he curated "Going Within" on behalf of Visual AIDS. The exhibition included works by Barton Lidice Benes, Robert Blanchon, Bruce Wesley Boyce, Feliz Gondalez-Torres, David Krueger, Chuck Nanney, David Nelson, Eric Rhein, Clifford Smith, Paul Thek, Nora Wallower, Bruce William Witsiepe and David Wojnarowicz. The following year he curated an exhibit of drawings, paintings, collages, installations and photographs entitled "Contour: The Definitive Line". Artists represented included Sara Garden Armstrong, Steve Baris, Luis Carle, Travis Childers, Clayton Colvin, Jacob Hill Grad, Louis Hill, Lee Isaacs, Antjuan Oden, Amy Pleasant, Eric Rhein, Jessica Rosner, Virginia Scruggs, Joel Seah, Yuko Shimizu, Sean Slemon, and J. M. Walker.

Publications

  • O'Brien, Glenn (1991) Absolut Statehood: 51 Painters' Visions of Their Home States. Teaneck, New Jersey: Carillon Importers. ISBN 0893815632

References

  • LeGrand, Lissa (April 2006) "Interview with Jon Coffelt" for WBHM's Tapestry program.
  • Moos, David (2000) "Twists on Domesticity." Catalog. Birmingham: Space One Eleven.
  • Coffelt, Jon (2005) "Curator's Statement" for "Going Within" exhibit at Visual AIDS - accessed May 12, 2007
  • Coffelt, Jon (2006) "Curatorial Statement" for "Contour: The Definitive Line" exhibit at Amanda Schedler Fine Art - accessed May 12, 2007
  • Nelson, James R. (March 22, 2001) "Works of 2 Contemporary Artists Make for Fascinating Show." Birmingham News.
  • Raabe, Nancy (February 25, 2001) "An Artist's View of Art, Life, and Inspiration." Birmingham News.

External links

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