Harold Lohner: 3X
April 4–27, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 6–9pm
Artist’s Reception: Friday, April 18, 6–9pm
Five15Arts @ Chartreuse is proud to present 3X, a solo exhibition by Harold Lohner. In his larger-than-life portraits and figure studies, Lohner explores themes of masculine identity and relationships, pushing the boundaries of traditional printmaking through scale, materials, and innovative display methods. His richly layered monoprints, infused with bold color and intricate patterns, invite close, in-person engagement.
A centerpiece of 3X is Swimming in the Sky, a striking installation of twelve double-sided monoprints. Printed in luminous shades of blue on lacy white fabric, these prints are stretched over bamboo rods like kites, depicting figures floating above the gallery space to create a dreamlike atmosphere. Another interactive work, 32 Disguises, invites viewers to see themselves through a series of printed masks, adding an element of play and self-exploration.
Visitors may also engage with Fourth Grade Lessons, a sculptural piece where they can sit at a vintage school desk and create their own rubbing prints. Additionally, a preview of Lohner’s ambitious, room-sized work-in-progress will be on display—a project supported in part by the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture.
Harold Lohner is a 2025 recipient of the Artist to Work Grant in the Experimental category. 3X marks his third solo exhibition at Five15Arts, where he has been a member since 2022. A professor emeritus of art and a designer of digital type, Lohner now lives and prints in Phoenix, continuing to push the limits of printmaking as a dynamic, large-scale art form.
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What is 3X?
3X is my third solo show at Five15Arts @ Chartreuse, following Prints of Men in 2022 and Men Like Me in 2024.
3X is experimental. I challenge the boundaries of traditional printmaking to play with scale, materials, and methods of display.
3X is experiential. I invite viewers to immerse themselves in the installation, to make their own print by rubbing, to try out a selection of printed masks, and to pass through the printed curtains to visit the other side.
3X is expressive. I use big gestures, vivid color, and layers of pattern to create one-of-a-kind works that address masculine identity and relationships.
3X is 3-dimensional. Large-scale prints on a variety of materials are displayed without frames on the walls, from the ceiling, and out in the gallery space.
3X is not XXX, but it’s not for everyone. Some works depict nudity and sexuality, others do not.
Gallery Hours:
Fri 6–9pm
Sat & Sun 11am–2pm
or by appointment
Five15Arts@Chartreuse is a collective of 12 artists who present a regular calendar of solo and group shows in their gallery on Historic Grand Avenue.
Covid-19 safety measures: Face masks will be provided for those who want one. Though a mask is not required for gallery entry, we encourage visitors to wear a mask. If you are ill, stay home. We appreciate your patronage and we support keeping the community healthy.