
People With The Heads of Giant Cats
People With The Heads of Giant Cats A loud horn blares and angry voices echo around in the alley that runs along the north side
Welcome to the website for Compo Arts. Take a look around the site,
and check out the latest paintings or read the blog below.
Welcome to the website for Compo Arts. Take a look around the site, and check out the latest paintings or read the blog below.
People With The Heads of Giant Cats A loud horn blares and angry voices echo around in the alley that runs along the north side
“Future Ghosts” Al Benkin/Mutantland at Pleiades Gallery Assemblage artist, painter and stuffed animal maker Al Benkin, also known as Mutantland, is spending a lot of
“Other Times And Faces” Ellen Irvine Howell at Pleiades Gallery A couple of days ago I found myself searching around in the gutter for my
Charles Compo has been a bicycle messenger, construction worker, bartender, professional actor, published composer, bandleader, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur. Born in New York City, his parents were both professional musicians and performers. As a young man he worked as an assistant for various artists including Andy Warhol and Harry Smith. He has written over a hundred published musical compositions including a collection that is published by Smithsonian Folkways and he has collaborated, performed and recorded with many diverse artists including Oliver Lake, William Hooker, Sonny Sharrock, Vernon Reid, Julee Cruise, and Twyla Tharp. Throughout the years Compo has continually pursued his passion for painting. His work is represented at the Pleiades Gallery in Chelsea and can be found in numerous private collections in the US and abroad.