The people and places that embody sideshow, circus, and the carnivalesque. From Coney Island to under the Big Top, from the boardwalk “down the shore” in New Jersey with memories of MY childhood, to carnivalesque celebrations in the spirit of Bakhtin around the world. these are THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE and locations of Americana and pop culture.
Sarah H. Bird Girl with LED Hula Hoops. 2021. Oil on aluminum panel. 20 x 24 inch. Photo credit: Greg Staley.
Marie Roberts, Coney Island. 2017-2021. Oil on panel. 12 x 12 inches. Photo credit: Greg Staley. Private collection.
Triple Blockhead Royalty. 2020. Oil on panel. 12 x 9 inches. Collection of Todd Robbins. Commissioned art. Photo credit: Greg Staley.
Insectavora's Retirement Tour, 2021. Oil on aluminum panel 26.75 x 23 x 2 in. Photo credit: Greg Staley. Private collection.
Furry Protests, 2021. Oil on aluminum panel. 14.5 x 14.5 x 1.5 in. Photo credit: Greg Staley.
Ringling Clown, Gesture, 2021. Oil on aluminum panel. 26.75 x 23 x 2 in. Photo credit: Greg Staley.
Ringling Clown Last Show (I. Skinfill), 2021. Oil on aluminum panel, radiant light film, light-guiding acrylic, and LEDs 19 x 19 3/8 x 1.5 in. Laser cutter fabrication by Don Undeen (https://undeen.com/) at Maker Hub, Georgetown University, during period of restricted campus access due to COVID-19. Photo credit: Greg Staley.
Private collection.
Ringmaster Iverson, 2021. Oil on aluminum panel, radiant light film, light-guiding acrylic, and LEDs. 19 x 19 3/8 x 1.5 in. Laser cutter fabrication by Don Undeen (https://undeen.com/) at Maker Hub, Georgetown University, during period of restricted campus access due to COVID-19. Photo credit: Greg Staley. Click image to purchase.
Private collection.
Insectavora No. 2. 2021. Oil on aluminum panel. 12 x 12 inches. Private collection. Commissioned art.
Circus Elephants. 2014. Oil on linen. 18 in x 14 in.
Mini Burger Girl. Acrylic and vinyl on panel. 6 x 6 inches. Private collection.
Swift Swine. Acrylic and vinyl on panel. 6 x 6 inches. Private collections.
Y. Acrylic and vinyl on panel. 6 x 6 inches. Private collections.
Venus Bump Your Ass Off. 2017. Oil on panel. 12 x 12 inches.
Paul's Daughter New Burger Boy & Burger Girl. 2018. Conte on toned paper. 8 x 10 inches.
Shoot the Freak. Oil on panel. 12 x 12 x 2 inches. Available for purchase on Artsy in July.
Carousel House, Asbury Park. Oil on panel. 6 x 6 inches. Private collection.
Astroland. Acrylic and vinyl on panel. 6 x 6 inches. Private collections.
Big Daddy. Oil on canvas. 24 x 24 inches. Private collection.
Feminicidio. Oil on panel. 12 x 12 x 2 inches. Available for purchase in the Shop.
Freak Show Alley Mural for the Coney Island Brewery. 2019. A commissioned 300 square ft. mural based on the history of Coney Island, Freak Shows and beer.
Coney Island, Stillwell Avenue. 2017. Conte pencil and charcoal on toned paper. 15.25 x 19 inches framed.
Circus Sideshow Tent. Oil on panel. 12 x 12 x 2 inches. Available for purchase in Shop.
Burger Girl, Astroland. Oil on canvas. 54 in x 42 in.
Burger Boy, Astroland. Oil on canvas. 54 in x 42 in.
Wonder Wheel Bug. Oil on panel. 4 x 4 ft.
Ballyhoo Betty. 2012. Acrylic and sign enamel on canvas. 4 x 4 feet. Private collection. Commissioned art.
Burger Boy mini. Oil and vinyl on panel. 6 x 6 inches.
Ward's Dog. Oil on panel. 6 x 6 inches. Private collection.
Insectavora. Oil on canvas. 24 x 24 inches. Private collection.
Poobah. Oil on panel. 24 x 36 inches. Private collection.
Bally. Oil on panel. 12 x 12 inches. Private collection.
Bally No. 2. Oil on panel. 12 x 12 inches. Private collection.
Ward Hall, Last King of the Sideshow. Oil on panel. 20in x 16in. Private collection.
Sideshow Gathering. Oil on panels.
Scala del Bovolo. 2006. Oil on canvas. 24 in x 50 in. Collection of National Italian American Museum, Washington DC.
Private commission.
Private commission.
Private commission.
Private commission.
Private collection.
Circus and Sideshow prints.. Wood type, experimental printmaking on Mohawk paper. Printed on a Vandercook press at the Hamilton Wood Type Museum. 11.25 x 23.5 inches framed.
Pete Savouring. 2009. Oil on canvas. 18in x 24in. Private collection.
I Am Not Making This Up (a.k.a. Shoot The Terrorist). Mixed media on canvas. 96 in x 60 in.
Carny Coney Signs. Acrylic and vinyl on panel. 6 x 6 inches. Private collections.
Elephant Tent. 2014. Oil on linen. 14 in x 18 in.
Astro. Acrylic and vinyl on panel. 6 x 6 inches. Private collection.
Guessin Game. Oil on panel. 16 x 20 inches. Private collection.
Shoot the Guido. Oil on panel. 12 x 12 x 2 inches. Available for purchase in the Shop.
CYC. Acrylic and vinyl on panel. 20in x 16in. Private Collection.
Fiendish Clowns. Sign enamel and acrylic on canvas. 4 x 4 ft. Private commission.
Swarovski Funny Face. Private collection.
Private collection.