"Copley's work is deeply informed by Surrealism on both conceptual and personal levels, utilizing narrative strategies that embody Surrealist principles while evolving his compositions."
"His engagement with overtly sexual subjects transcends the playful eroticism of his peers, aiming to break through the barrier of pornography into the area of joy."
William N. Copley's solo exhibition 'X-Rated' at Galerie Max Hetzler showcases his paintings and works on paper from 1972 to 1975. Copley, initially aspiring to be a writer, co-founded a gallery in Beverly Hills that connected him with Surrealist artists. His work, influenced by Surrealism, incorporates bold outlines and a figurative style reminiscent of comics and Pop art. The 'X-Rated' series aims to transcend pornography, focusing on joy through erotic imagery and ritual motifs, first exhibited in 1974.
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