CHRISTOPHER CHIAPPA (b. 1970, PA) x Camel (R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.)

'Limited-Edition Camel Artist's Pack (Work In Progress)', 1999

Limited Edition Artist's Cigarette Pack

One EMPTY cigarette pack. Executed in 1999, this work is from an unnumbered edition. Artwork courtesy of the artist and Jessica Fredericks Gallery, New York, NY. Dimensions: 3-3/8" x 2-1/4" x 7/8". Excellent Condition (EMPTY - carton only - no cigarettes).

This pack was designed by Christopher Chiappa. It was sold in select NYC and Chicago clubs in 1999. This was released as a part of Camel's "Work In Progress" cultural initiative that supports leading-edge work in film, fashion and the visual & performing arts.

CHRISTOPHER CHIAPPA WAS BORN IN 1970 IN WEST CHESTER, PA. HE ATTENDED THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (PROVIDENCE, RI) BEFORE RECEIVING A BA FROM MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE IN 1993 (MIDDLEBURY, VT); HE LATER ATTENDED THE SKOWHEGAN SCHOOL OF PAINTING AND SCULPTURE IN 1998 (MADISON, ME). HE CURRENTLY LIVES AND WORKS IN LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.

CHIAPPA HAS HELD NUMEROUS SOLO EXHIBITIONS AT GALLERIES AND INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING KATE WERBLE GALLERY, NEW YORK, NY (2018, 2015-2016, 2012, 2010); SCAD MUSEUM OF ART, SAVANNAH, GA (2018); THE ART-IN-BUILDINGS PROGRAM, TIME EQUITIES, INC., NEW YORK, NY (2017); MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, NORTH ADAMS, MA (2014- 2015); SPEER GALLERY, THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL, BRYN MAWR, PA (2013); ISOLATION ROOM/GALLERY KIT, ST. LOUIS, MO (2013); ART LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY, LOS ANGELES, CA (2010); FREDERICKS & FREISER, NEW YORK, NY (2003, 2000); AND JESSICA FREDERICKS GALLERY, NEW YORK, NY (1998).

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