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Innocence Revisited: New Works by Rebecca Kinkead at Judy A Saslow Gallery, Friday, September 10th

tdomf_08b45 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:21:10 +0000

“The smallest things in life are often what connect us as human beings,” artist Rebecca Kinkead declares. Kinkead and her body of new works will make their Chicagoland debut during a solo exhibition at Judy A Saslow Gallery, located at 300 W. Superior, on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 5 to 8 PM.

Kinkead reveals the lingering beauty of her works through the use of a thoughtful technique and her intuitive portrayal of the collective human experience. She is a composer of personal recall and borrowed memories, transmitting ambiguous dreamy figures intended to encourage the viewer to apply their own history to each piece. These calm moments of shared experiences allow us to feel united through feelings of anticipation, innocence, triumph, and tenderness.

Kinkead adopts a layering and tearing-down process using paint and wax allowing the composition to emerge slowly, as the memories wash over the audience. Figures ripen into being as if nurtured by a primal stew of color and texture. The paintings possess a multi-dimensional quality that reflects the artist’s original training as a ceramicist. She continues to be inspired by her rural Vermont surroundings, where she lives with her husband and their four dogs.

Kinkead’s solo exhibition of new works, Innocence Revisited, will remain on display through October 30th.

ARTICLE 19: International Call to Artists, Architects + Designers

tdomf_08b45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:55:00 +0000

**submission receive deadline is September 25, 2010**

“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.” – Article 19; Universal Declaration of Human Rights

This is a multimedia and multidisciplinary exhibition without limitation therefore all works will be considered, including but not limited to: site-specific installations, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles, illustration, digital art, interactive design, photography, video/new media, film, performance art, music and sound focused works, 3D animation, graphic design, product design, furniture design, haute couture fashion + accessories, architectural interventions/designs and functional art, etc. In other words, all creative culminations which address the specifics of this Call are welcome. Please visit http://www.becaicad.org/artist-designer-submissions.php for complete information.

Opening Reception, The Artists’ Marks & Objects of Affection

tdomf_08b45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:19:12 +0000

Join us Sept. 10, 6-9pm at Union Street Gallery in Chicago Hts for the opening reception for The Artists’ Marks, curated by Claudia Craemer, featuring Richard Benoit, Akiko Matsuoka-Thorson and Gary Thomas. These 3 artists are concerned with & identified by their technical processes of transforming a blank surface into a meaningful image. Their marking systems are very different from each other, and those differences often determine extremely varied resulting images and implied meanings. Union Street Gallery 1527 Otto Blvd Chicago Hts IL 60411. 708.754.2601

Opening Reception, Objects of Affection

tdomf_08b45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:19:10 +0000

Friday September 10, 6-9pm, Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd Chicago Hts IL 60411. 708.754.2601. Take a trip to the ‘burbs and discover Union Street Gallery. Housed in a 3 story reclaimed historic building built in 1927, USG is a unique professional gallery and arts center. Objects of Affection is a regional juried exhibit dedicated to the timeless genre of still life. Works range from classical to contemporary, and the space compliments the exhibit perfectly! USG is a gallery run by artists, for artists, who focus on bringing quality art to the Chicago Southland. Come check us out!

55th Annual Park Forest Art Fair

tdomf_08b45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:19:07 +0000

The Park Forest Art Fair, hosted by Tall Grass Arts Association, is the second oldest juried fair in the Chicagoland region. Held on Sat., Sept. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the fair features artists from the Midwest displaying artworks including paintings, numbered prints, photography, blown and stained glass, jewelry, fiber arts and more. Musical entertainment, food vendors and activities for children. Open to the public free of charge. For info: www.tallgrassarts.org, check Facebook page or call (708) 748-3377.

photo ‘11: Call for Work

tdomf_08b45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:19:03 +0000

Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago will host “photo 11” a National Juried Exhibition of work using photographic content. 50% commission split on sales, with retained commission donated to Heartland Alliance for their Human Rights effort. Traditional to experimental imagery is welcome but all must be original. Each artist may submit up to 3 images for consideration. $30 Entry Fee. Purchase Award. A Printed Catalog will be produced which will include all accepted works. Submissions must be received by the end of day November 5, 2010. Entry form available for download at gallery180.com

Fine Arts Building Second Fridays Open Studios

Debra LePage — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:18:59 +0000

On Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 the Fine Arts Building will host its monthly Second Friday Open Studios. Come and explore the latest in our galleries and artists-in-residence studios in one of Chicago’s most historic landmarks.

The Fine Arts Building
410 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Kathleen Newman email QueenVartz@aol.com
708.822.0063
 Also this month:

Photography Exhibition by Ben Clark
Second Floor Gallery

ARTSpace537
Five Point Perspective
Pastel and oil landscape paintings by:
Reven Fellers, Terry Niccoli, Kathleen Newman, Jill Regan, Liz Wall
Opening Reception Sept. 10, 5-9 pm
Exhibition runs through October 1st • Gallery hours Friday & Saturday 2–6 PM or by appointment 312.714.4714
www.ARTspace537.com

Silent Auction and Benefit for Artist Larry Green

tdomf_08b45 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:18:56 +0000

There will be a silent auction, entertainment, and guest speakers at a benefit for artist Larry Green. It will be held at Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee on October 17th from 4-7pm. Larry is an artist and a graduate of the School of the Art Institute. He is suffering from End Stage Renal Disease and is in need of a kidney transplant as soon as possible. Find us on Facebook: Kidney Transplant Awareness for Larry W Green or call 847.212.3550

tdomf_08b45 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:57:19 +0000

“The smallest things in life are often what connect us as human beings,” artist Rebecca Kinkead declares. Kinkaid and her body of new works will make their Chicagoland debut, during a solo exhibition at the Judy A Saslow Gallery, located at 300 W. Superior, on Friday September 10, 2010 from 5 to 8 PM.

Kinkead reveals the lingering beauty of her works through the use of a thoughtful technique and her intuitive portrayal of the collective human experience.

She is a composer of personal recall and borrowed memories, transmitting ambiguous dreamy figures intended to encourage the viewer to apply their own history to each piece. These calm moments of shared experiences allow us to feel united through feelings of anticipation, innocence, triumph, and tenderness. Kinkead adopts a layering and tearing-down process using paint and wax allowing the composition to emerge slowly, as the memories wash over the audience. Figures ripen into being as if nurtured by a primal stew of color and texture. The paintings possess a multi-dimensional quality that reflects the artist’s original training as a ceramicist. She continues to be inspired by her rural Vermont surroundings, where she lives with her husband and their four dogs.

Kinkead’s solo exhibition of new works, Innocence Revisited, will remain on display through October 30th.

Call for Artists!

tdomf_08b45 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:57:10 +0000

Oyez Review is NOW accepting art submissions for the Spring 2011 issue! Your art could be on the COVER of an INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN, award-winning literary magazine and FEATURED in an EIGHT-PAGE PORTFOLIO. Submission guidelines: We seek black and white artwork or work easily reproduced as such. Send at least 30 pieces of artwork in the form of slides, print copies, or high-resolution .jpg files (to fit 8″x10″ space, min 72ppi, max 300ppi). DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL ARTWORK. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. POSTMARK DEADLINE: October 1, 2010. Submit to: Oyez Review, Dept of Literature & Languages, Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, Attn: Janet Wondra OR oyezreview@roosevelt.edu.