The Hand-Made Print

Eleven artists of One Horse Press have organized a group exhibition: THE HAND-MADE PRINT: A contemporary take on the (non)traditional,  in the Chicago Artists Coalition sponsored gallery space, Suite 1573  in the Design Center at The Merchandise Mart.

Featured work includes that of Julian Cox, which are figurative abstractions.  He crops the figure in order to create dramatic figurative landscapes. Other notable work includes the prints of Grace Kroll who renders Chicago landmarks in high contrast due to her proficiency with aquatint techniques. Both Sarah Kaiser and Stephanie Toral address birds as metaphors. Kaiser works with chine collé and blends text with imagery in a strong, painterly manner. Toral creates prints and assemblages that incorporate nests, eggs, and other found objects in shadow boxes. Yvi Russell experiments with circular compositions that incorporate a subtle, whispering line.  Jessica Q. Lucas makes striking and crisp woodcuts. Then there is Bob Fields, who experiments with embossing diverse materials. He has a purist approach to printmaking in that he focuses solely on texture and eliminates the need for ink.

The exhibition has an educational component featuring descriptions of both traditional and experimental printmaking techniques. The opening reception will be Friday evening, July 9, from 4:00 to 8 P.M. Hours of the gallery: Fridays: 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Exhibition closes Friday, August 6.

Again and Again- Closing Reception

Again and Again:  An Exploration in Pattern and Sequence presents a group of artists composing time, space, and sequence through their practices.  By incorporating the unique architecture of the exhibition space, the artists construct a directional path that creates dialog between their pieces and the viewers.

Four artists were selected for a CAC (Chicago Artists’ Coalition) sponsored exhibition; Jiwon Yoon, Angela Bryant, HUR, and Robin Dluzen.  Again and Again is on display Now through May 29. 

Don’t miss the Closing Reception, Thursday, May 27th from 4-7pm.  The exhibition is taking place in the Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, Suite 1563.

Jiwon Yoon engages in mark-making that is likened unto ritual.  Again and again she places layers of paint to build up and off the canvas.  Angela Bryant creates patterns through her shaped fabric installations that invite the viewer to be embraced by their color and scale.   HUR diligently paints the same canvas systematically morning after morning, saves the water,and uses it to paint at the next session.  Robin Dluzen takes one image and recreates it over and with the assistance of different media each time.

If  custom fine art is something you are looking for be sure to visit the gallery. Regular gallery hours: Fridays 4pm-7pm, Saturdays 1pm-5pm, and by appointment

A Chicago Artists’ Coalition (CAC) selected and sponsored exhibition.

Curated by MA Candidate Fang-Tze Hsu and the artists.

Contact: Angela@AbryantGallery.com  or call 312.590.5573 for additional information.