Current Work

Closing tomorrow! See 𝘈𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦, our last exhibition of the year, during special gallery hours on 𝗙𝗿𝗶., 𝗡𝗼𝘃. 𝟭𝟳, 𝟰-𝟴𝗽𝗺.

The show features colorful, figurative paintings, drawings, and monotypes by . In the monotype prints pictured here, Sproul works through shorter ideas, like a form of note-taking. There is an immediacy to them, as they represent the aspect of self that comes quickly and contain elements of impulse.

The artist will be on site during from 6-8pm on Friday. Address in bio. Email [email protected] with inquiries about gallery hours and available artworks.

Meet the artist: Over the course of his 30-year career, has been featured in 24 solo exhibitions and over 120 group exhibitions in national and international venues. He is also an active arts advocate with a long history as a community leader.

Sproul’s figurative works consider our fundamental emotions and desires - who we are and what lies beneath our actions - and how we are all connected.

Don’t miss your chance to see his exhibition, 𝘈𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦, at Current Work. Join us for a closing reception - our last of the year - on 𝗙𝗿𝗶. 𝗡𝗼𝘃. 𝟭𝟳 during
, with extended hours from 𝟰 𝘁𝗼 𝟴 𝗽𝗺. Or, email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

Weekend art looks: A few painting highlights from 𝘈𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦 by .

Sproul describes his painting process as “slow and meditative.” One piece can take many months to complete as he works to unwrap deeper, more expansive narratives and emotions.

𝘈𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦 is on view at Current Work through November 17. Watch for special gallery hours TBA, or email [email protected] to make an appointment to see the show and to inquire about available works.


John Sproul

“Looking so closely, as Sproul does, at mundane moments makes clear that they are anything but trivial…”

Thanks to and .the.wordsmith for the recent review of 𝘈𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦 featuring artwork by . (link in bio)

See the exhibition during special gallery hours 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 from 1 to 8 pm, and meet the artist during that evening, 6 to 8 pm.

To make an appointment inquire about available works, email [email protected].

Artwork pictured (detail):
𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘴
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 30”

Now on view: 𝘈𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦, featuring drawings, paintings, and monotypes by Salt Lake City-based artist John Sproul.

In his drawings, John Sproul uses a rapid, repetitive process of mark-making as a ritual in an attempt access the more primal aspects of himself and others.

See Sproul’s new solo exhibition during Salt Lake Gallery Stroll on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬.

We are excited to announce our upcoming fall exhibition: 𝘈𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦, featuring paintings, drawings, and monotypes by . On view 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘂 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳.

Based in Salt Lake City, UT, John Sproul’s colorful, figurative works consider fundamental human emotions and desires - who we are and what lies behind our actions - and how we are all connected. From drawings that break down the human form to its spiritual essence to painting compositions depicting characters in peculiar or ambiguous situations, he explores the spaces between conscious and unconscious narratives.

Ways to see the show:

-During Salt Lake , 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 and 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳
-By appointment
-During special gallery hours TBA

Email [email protected] to make an appointment or to inquire about available works.

Artwork pictured:
𝘈𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
72 x 60”

Last chance to see! The 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 exhibition by ends September 22, but don’t worry - there’s still time and some amazing pieces available. Reach out today too schedule a tour.

How it works: Simply email us at [email protected] to set up an appointment at our space in Salt Lake City’s Granary District. You are welcome to come in solo or bring friends. There are a few slots left this week, and we are happy to show you around.

Can’t come in? E-mail us for information about available artworks.

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Meet the artist: Join us during on Friday to see our current exhibition, 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴, and meet it’s creator, Jared Steffensen.

Born in Fairfax, VA, currently resides in Salt Lake City where he is a prominent figure in the Utah visual art community. In addition to his art practice, he serves a curator of exhibitions where he has been a pivotal influence on programming for over a decade. Don’t miss your chance to see his inventive sculptures - and maybe take one home with you, too.

𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 will be on view by appointment thru Sept. 22, and during special hours on Sept. 15, 1 to 8 pm. Email [email protected] to schedule a time or inquire about available work. Address in bio.

Head into the weekend thinking about 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴. Scroll thru to view pieces from this colorful series of sculptures. Each is comprised of forms that develop as observes patterns that emerge during the process of deconstructing skateboards.

Pieces of the boards that come out straighter, or as a mix of curved and straight lines, become “Leftovers.” They tend to have more defined edges and varied forms than the companion 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 series.

See them all in the 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 exhibition on view at Current Work through Sept. 22. Email [email protected] to make an appointment to view the show or to inquire about available artworks.

ICYMI: “They are classically formal and variously inventive pieces, examinations of line and space and form….”

Thanks to and for the recent write-up on 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 featuring sculptures by (link in bio).

There’s still plenty of time to experience the exhibition. Here’s how:

-By appointment thru Sept. 22; email [email protected] to schedule a time.

-During special gallery hours:
Fri., Sept. 8, 10am to 2pm
Fri., Sept. 15, 1pm to 8pm, including .

Wondering about the title of our current show, 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴? named the exhibition for his two ongoing series of sculpture pieces, which he creates from deconstructed skateboard decks. The “Nosey Taily” pieces - like the ones pictured here - are more curved and suggestive of movement and constant, flowing adjustments that draw the viewer in, around, and through the sculptures.

Artworks pictured: 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘕𝘰𝘴. 6, 13, 12, 15, & 10

Steffensen responds intuitively to the repurposed materials as he works. His process results in curvy “Nosey Taily” pieces and “Leftovers” pieces that are straighter with more defined edges. Watch for more images of these playful, innovative sculptures in the coming weeks.

𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 is on view through September 22. Email info@currentwork to make an appointment or to inquire about available artworks. Or, visit the gallery during special hours:

-Fri., Sept. 1, 1-5 pm
-Fri., Sept. 8, 10 am - 2pm
-Fri., Sept. 15, 1 pm - 8pm, including
(address in bio)