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CHARLEY MAYVE LOVE

ARTIST

Bio

Born: 1973, United States

Charley Mayve Love is an interdisciplinary artist known for her work in photography, sculpture, performance and modeling. She gained recognition in the Seattle erotic art scene in the early part of the century for co-curating significant erotic art exhibitions such as SAKE and SUSHI. Love co-owned the gallery, Studio 10, which was located in Pioneer Square, Seattle's art district. She co-curated memorable shows until early 2014 when she moved to the Amazon jungle.

Love's journey into erotic art began with latex fashion modeling, well before the fashion industry embraced inclusivity. The collaborative work Love worked on has been enjoyed by millions of viewers online and at juried exhibitions including the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, at gallery shows, salons, and featured in notable publications such as SkinTwo Magazine, The Stranger and the book, From the Click of a Perverts Camera.

Charley’s photography tends to capture fleeting moments and delves into themes of vulnerability, authenticity and spirituality. Her portraits focus on emotional depth and raw unedited beauty.

Additionally, Charley has performed in several award-winning short films presented at the Hong Kong, Seattle, and Los Angeles Film Festivals. She has performed in erotic themed stage performances at private events as well as being showcased at public events such as the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle Fetish Balls, SUSHI, SAKI, and the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. The towering steel sculptures she co-created for the 2013 Burning Man event are now a part of private collections in Joshua Tree and Seattle.

In 2018, after becoming mostly bed-bound due to a mysterious illness, Charley put away her latex, cameras and welding gear to embrace painting. This shift in medium has her currently developing techniques and establishing her style. She is a new member of the Lexington Art League for added support on this lane change.

Charley is now working from her home studio in Madison County, Kentucky.

Recent group shows:

A Collective of Perceptions, at the UK Fine Arts Institute August 24, 2024.

PRHBTN at the Loudon House Gallery in Lexington KY, October 11- November 22.

Gallery

MODELING

"A compilation from a handful of photographers and painters that I worked with during 2002 to 2014."

IN THE CITY
2016-2024

"In The City" is a compilation drawing on energy from my past when I had a deep love of being in the city. Inspired by sprawling urban landscapes, monuments, urban decay and intimate yet potentially deadly moments, paired with a little bit of blue for fun."

AWAKENING THROUGH THE LIGHT
2014-2017

"Awakening Through the Light" is a visual journey into the Amazon. Shamanic culture, art, medicine, and nature are showcased."

GOD MADE THIS--WITH A LITTLE HELP
2012-2024

"God Made This...With a Little Help" is a compilation highlighting how humans can interact with nature in ways that continue to be beautiful."

FACES
2009-2023

"Faces" The authenticity in a connected moment always makes the best photos."

KENTUCKY
2017-2024

"I've not really had the chance to get to know Kentucky. In my limited experience there needs to be more porch music."

PEOPLE NEED SPIRIT
2013-2023

"People Need Spirit", I chose this compilation to acknowledge our collective need for spiritual spaces.These places are a part of a spiritual network to so many people, and each drew me in like a moth to a flame."

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GRRR SCULPTURES
2013

"The artist collective I was a part of in Seattle, GRRR, decided to bring one of designer Donavan Allens' dreams to life. It was a long hot, sweaty and fun as hell summer building at the Yellow Building in Seattle. I was one of the welders in the group and worked on all three of the creatures for four months. We then transported the creatures from Seattle to Burning Man and positioned them into a temple space for weddings."

PAINTINGS
2024

"I've taken a workshop recently by Kentucky artist, Lennon Michalski. This is a compilation of the paintings I've done in the technique he teaches."

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BEHIND THE SCENES
2005-2012

"This collection of "behind-the scene" and gallery show photos I've hoarded from when my friends were prolifically creating art in Seattle."

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Contact

All inquiries please email.

audiblecell@gmail.com

CHARLEY MAYVE LOVE

MODELING "A compilation from a handful of photographers and painters that I worked with during 2002 to 2014."

IN THE CITY 2016-2024 "In The City" is a compilation drawing on energy from my past when I had a deep love of being in the city. Inspired by sprawling urban landscapes, monuments, urban decay and intimate yet potentially deadly moments, paired with a little bit of blue for fun."

AWAKENING THROUGH THE LIGHT 2014-2017 "Awakening Through the Light" is a visual journey into the Amazon. Shamanic culture, art, medicine, and nature are showcased."

GOD MADE THIS--WITH A LITTLE HELP 2012-2024 "God Made This...With a Little Help" is a compilation highlighting how humans can interact with nature in ways that continue to be beautiful."

FACES 2009-2023 "Faces" The authenticity in a connected moment always makes the best photos."

KENTUCKY 2017-2024 "I've not really had the chance to get to know Kentucky. In my limited experience there needs to be more porch music."

PEOPLE NEED SPIRIT 2013-2023 "People Need Spirit", I chose this compilation to acknowledge our collective need for spiritual spaces.These places are a part of a spiritual network to so many people, and each drew me in like a moth to a flame."

PAINTINGS 2024 "I've taken a workshop recently by Kentucky artist, Lennon Michalski. This is a compilation of the paintings I've done in the technique he teaches."

BEHIND THE SCENES 2005-2012 "This collection of "behind-the scene" and gallery show photos I've hoarded from when my friends were prolifically creating art in Seattle."

MODELING

"A compilation from a handful of photographers and painters that I worked with during 2002 to 2014."

IN THE CITY
2016-2024

"In The City" is a compilation drawing on energy from my past when I had a deep love of being in the city. Inspired by sprawling urban landscapes, monuments, urban decay and intimate yet potentially deadly moments, paired with a little bit of blue for fun."

AWAKENING THROUGH THE LIGHT
2014-2017

"Awakening Through the Light" is a visual journey into the Amazon. Shamanic culture, art, medicine, and nature are showcased."

GOD MADE THIS--WITH A LITTLE HELP
2012-2024

"God Made This...With a Little Help" is a compilation highlighting how humans can interact with nature in ways that continue to be beautiful."

FACES
2009-2023

"Faces" The authenticity in a connected moment always makes the best photos."

KENTUCKY
2017-2024

"I've not really had the chance to get to know Kentucky. In my limited experience there needs to be more porch music."

PEOPLE NEED SPIRIT
2013-2023

"People Need Spirit", I chose this compilation to acknowledge our collective need for spiritual spaces.These places are a part of a spiritual network to so many people, and each drew me in like a moth to a flame."

PAINTINGS
2024

"I've taken a workshop recently by Kentucky artist, Lennon Michalski. This is a compilation of the paintings I've done in the technique he teaches."

BEHIND THE SCENES
2005-2012

"This collection of "behind-the scene" and gallery show photos I've hoarded from when my friends were prolifically creating art in Seattle."