Adam Wallacavage
Adam Wallacavage was born in 1969. He currently lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he received a BFA in Photography in 1995. In 2001, Wallacavage taught himself the art of ornamental plastering and began making octopus shaped chandeliers. His chandeliers have been exhibited in galleries in São Paulo, Rome, London, Miami, Los Angeles, Vienna and New York. In 2012, Wallacavage had a solo exhibition at the Philadelphia Art Alliance titled Shiny Monsters. His chandeliers have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine and TIME Magazine. Beyond making sculptural works, Wallacavage is also an accomplished photographer. In 2006, Gingko Press published Monster Size Monsters, a book documenting fifteen years of his photography.
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Adam Wallacavage Shiny Monsters Solo Exhibition Philadelphia Art Alliance 251 South 18th Street Philadlephia, PA 19103 May 17 thru Aug 19, 2012 |
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Jonathan LeVine Gallery Five Year Anniversary Group exhibition Feb 27 thru Mar 27, 2010 |
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True Self Group Exhibition curated by Gary Baseman Gallery I Oct 24 thru Nov 21, 2009 |
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Beach Blanket Bingo - A Summer Mixer Group exhibition featuring work by over 30 artists Aug 5 thru Aug 22, 2009 |
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Adam Wallcavage Les Trésors de la Tanière de Neptune Gallery II Solo Exhibition Jun 28 thru Jul 26, 2008 |
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RUAS DE SÃO PAULO: A BENEFIT ART AUCTION Sponsored by Brazil Foundation and Jonathan LeVine Gallery Jan 31 thru Jan 31, 2007 The Newspace 530 W 21st Street, NYC |
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Adam Wallacavage: Monster Size Monsters Book Signing Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 from 3-6pm at Jonathan LeVine Gallery Jul 22 thru Jul 22, 2006 |
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Adam Wallacavage: Il Lume Della Piovra and Nouar: The Licky Sticky Sugar Show Project Rooms I and II Jun 24 thru Jul 22, 2006 Opening reception - Saturday, June 24th, 6pm-9pm |



