Chank!

Chank has a dream. Minneapolis fontographer, painter, and illustrator Chank Diesel is attempting to beat Picasso’s Guiness world record for producing more than a million pieces of work in his lifetime (he’s at 8,985 and counting). We at The Rake, however, value quality over quantity, and Chank indeed seems to have both. While the limousine liberals search for the next tortured soul with a bloody brush, Chank for the past seven years has been making hundreds of typefaces as well as vibrant paintings that combine touches of Lichtenstein, Haring, and Baseman. His most recent works, featuring his bug-eyed, jaundiced, globe-headed muse in various scenarios—as well as kinder, gentler works featuring puppies, kittens, and hearts (what a softie!)—will be for sale at the show. That includes #8899 Why Me, Lord?. Paintings not sold will be auctioned off on eBay the week of April 8 (keyword: chank). Local jazz artists GST will play an acoustic set during the opening reception on Friday, April 5, 5-10 p.m. The works will be on display at the Frank Stone Gallery, 1226 2nd Street NE through April 7. Call 612-617-9965 to confirm gallery hours.