CHICAGO: INsideOUT, a fine art exhibition showcasing contrasts between the urban landscape and the culturally diverse human experience of Chicago, bringing together works by over 70 artists, curated by multidisciplinary artist Kathryn Gauthier assisted by artist Gregory Mejia, will open on September 21, 2018.
“Contrast,” ~ “action,” ~ “motion,” ~ “rhythm,” ~ “light,” ~ these are some of the adjectives and attributes used by the artists who are drawn here to create.
Nick Bridge, one of the artists whose work is being shown in the exhibit says “The value of the urban environment is that it constantly reminds us of the possibility of ‘re-creating’ ourselves. …We see evolution and we evolve. We view the landscape and our place in it through the lens of our own personal mythologies and strivings, hopefully increasing our understanding of our own role in the whole.”
Curator Kathryn Gauthier explains the theme of the exhibit; “This exhibition looks at the city, not only as architectural landscape, but also as a place of residence and experience. Chicago, like any other world-class city, may be considered a microcosm of the global community. It is also a reflection of who we are as a society with an emphasis on the people and how they interact. Chicago may be considered a stage upon which it’s visitors and residents act out the drama of their lives.”
Gauthier continues, “It dazzles with lofty skyscrapers, sensuous waterways, lavish parks, and world-class museums…a fantastic playground where cultures connect and fresh ideas abound! Up close, among its neighborhoods and residential streets, Chicago presents an intricate network of cultural enclaves and economic milieus in which the psyche of its inhabitants develops. Chicago struggles with all the problems associated with reinventing itself: urban blight, crumbling infrastructure, increased violence, and political corruption, but it revels in the beauties of it’s parks and lakefront as well as it’s architectural and cultural heritage.”
The closing event on October 19 includes Chicago related storytelling, music and spoken word .
When:
September 21 – October 19
Opening night, September 21st
Collector’s Preview, 5 pm – 7 pm
General Public, 7 pm – 10 pm
Closing Event October 19 , 7 – 10 PM
The closing event, includes Chicago related storytelling, music and spoken word is Friday October 19th 7pm – 10 pm
Where:
Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL.
Tickets:
Free admission
For more information visit the Chicago InsideOUT Website
All images courtesy of the curators of Chicago Inside-OUT
List of Artists represented in Chicago: INsideOUT: Alan Johnson, Alfredo Martinez, Anne Gaines, Arturo Barrera, Atlan Arceo-Witzl, Barbara Kay Herring, BettyAnn Mocek, Catherine Cajandig, Christopher Turley, DeeDee Spence, Dennis B. O'Malley, Diana Chrisman, Didier Nolet, Emily Carlson, Eric Steele, Frank Monnelly, Franklin McMahon, Geoff Novelli, George C. Clark, Gregorio Mejia, Harvey Tillis, Jack Siegel, Jackie Moses, Jaime Brunet, James Mesple, Jane D'Angelo, Jeane McGrail, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Jennifer Cronin, Jennifer Scott, Jesse Howard, JIll Zylke, John Manning, John Yaou, Julia Oehmke, Karen Hirsch, Karen Perl, Karen Vierneisel, Kathryn Gauthier, Kathryn Kucera, Kathy Weaver, Laura Cerf-Dahl, Lee Oberlander, Lynn Merel , Manuel Alamillo, Maria McCabe, Marianna Buchwald, Mark McMahon, Mary Phalen, Maureen Warren, Maxine Frankel, Meredith Dytch, Michael Veltman, Nancie King Mertz, Nancy Greenman, Nelson W Armour, NIck Bridge, Oscar Moya, Pricilla Huang, Rene Arceo, Robert Kameczura, Rita Dianni-Kaleel, Roland Kulla, Sandra Reibsheid, Sandy Bacon, Stacey Foisy, Stephen Murphy, Steve Johnson, Steve Slaske, Susan McMillen, Tom Robinson, Tracy Poyser, Veronica Sax, Wilbert Nieves.
