Cal Schenkel, Album Cover Pioneer, at iMPeRFeCT Gallery in Germantown

“Anthropomorphic Crankcase”

--Recent Work & Historical Perspective

Cal Schenkel, groundbreaking album/CD cover artist for icons Frank Zappa, Tom Waits and Captain Beefheart to have rare show at IMPeRFeCT GALLERY Dec 6-27, 2014.

Opening to be held on Saturday, Dec 6, 6PM at IMPeRFeCT GALLERY, 5601 Greene St, Phila, PA 19144 in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Mr Schenkel will be on-hand to sign art, album and CD covers.

Mr Schenkel’s works include large canvas and panel paintings as well as affordable prints and small hand drawn pieces. His art has a playful spirit, mixing abstraction and figurative, often referring to iconic images from his well loved album cover artwork.

An alternate feature of the show will be “MIX MEDIA” IN THE RED ROOM BY THOMAS CASETTA.

In addition to the opening, several events are planned during the exhibit:

Cal Schenkel will present a nostalgic look at his work and life experiences on Wed, Dec 10 at 7 PM.

On December 13, at 7PM there will be a free concert by guitarist Jim Dragoni, presenting original music with guitar, vocals, keyboard and percussion. Website: Dragoni.com

Finally the traditional “Last Supper” will be held on Dec 27. The Last Supper is a benefit dinner for the non-profit gallery. It is open to the public. For info on donation and reservations call Gallery Director Renny Molenaar at 917-957-4504