Paramount in Pyle's work is his consideration of what it is to be Human.  A key element in that consideration is Pyle's recognition of society's preoccupation with making judgments about people based on outward physical appearance coupled, as well, with its misunderstanding of the concept of beauty itself.

Carl Hammer Gallery will be celebrating 45 Years this fall

Image: Chris CJ Pyle, My One and Only, 2023, Pencil, ink and colored pencil on verso of LP jacket, 12 x 12 inches