Artist Studio Tour with Jay Ryan of The Bird Machine
Thursday, June 6, 7-9 pm
4823 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077
Since 1995, renowned screenprinter Jay Ryan has been producing limited-run, hand-printed posters for some of Chicago’s top alternative musicians and bands, including Andrew Bird, Shellac, the Flaming Lips, the Decemberists, and Jeff Tweedy. His distinctive work is in numerous collections all over the world, and representative of the finest in the screenprinting tradition. For this event, Jay opens his studio doors at The Bird Machine for a tour and demonstration of his screenprinting process. In addition to meeting and talking with Jay, guests will receive a personalized, hand-made print designed and made by Jay for this event. Includes a light reception. Space is limited.
$30 for Collectors Circle members / $60 general admission
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Curated by HATCH Curatorial Resident Teresa Silva
Opening Reception: May 10, 6 – 9 pm
Exhibition Dates: May 10 – May 30, 2013
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Opening Reception: May 10, 6 – 9pm
Exhibition Dates: May 10 – May 30, 2013
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