Summer Forum Benefit Auction
Please join us at the Monadnock Intelligentsia, 53 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL on Saturday, May 12 from 7-11 pm for the Summer Forum benefit auction featuring artworks by Debbie Carlos, Caroline Carlsmith, Derek Chan, Katy Cowan, Paul Cowan, Stephen Eichhorn, Carson Fisk-Vittori, Pamela Fraser, Robert Heishman, Michael Hunter, Rachel Niffenegger, Jesikah Orman, Tim Nickodemus, Deb Sokolow, Hans Peter Sundquist, and Molly Zuckerman-Hartung.
Also enjoy tunes by DJ Kate Ruggeri, a raffle for pies from Hoosier Mama, flowers from Field and Florist, and cocktails and appetizers.
$10 at the door gets you flowers by Field & Florist and a raffle ticket.
There will also be a preview hour from 6-7 pm. For $40, you will receive unlimited cocktails and appetizers for that hour.
More info: http://summerforum.org/
5.6.12
Y.O.L.O. (You Only Live Once)
Opening Saturday, May 12, 2-5 pm at Las Manos Gallery, 5220 N Clark Street, Chicago IL.
Las Manos Gallery presents an exhibition featuring young Chicago artists. The show will include all forms of media and captures the style and essence of young artists in America.
With the effects of political and economic unrest in the past decade, advancing technology, the internet and social uprising, this exhibition begs the question what makes today's young artists different?
Show runs May 12 - June, 2012.
5.6.12
Las Manos Gallery presents an exhibition featuring young Chicago artists. The show will include all forms of media and captures the style and essence of young artists in America.
With the effects of political and economic unrest in the past decade, advancing technology, the internet and social uprising, this exhibition begs the question what makes today's young artists different?
Show runs May 12 - June, 2012.
5.6.12
Black Arts at Roxaboxen
MAY 4 - JUNE 2
OPENING RECEPTION MAY 4TH 7PM-10PM
BLACK ARTS
A GROUP SHOW
with work by:
ARTISTS:
SARAH MOSK, CAROLINE CARLSMITH, REBECCA BEACHY, LAUREN EDWARDS, SOPHIA CARA FRYDMAN DIXON, EMILY GREEN, LAUREN BECK, ROBIN HUSTLE, ELLEN NIELSEN, MEG NOE, JENNY KENDLER, MELISSA DEMASAUKAS, ALEX CHITTY, MEGAN DIDDIE,CAROLINE PICARD.
CURATED BY LIZ MCCARTHY
STATEMENT:
Magic – a combination of an art and a science that is designed to enable people to make effective use of their psychic talents. These techniques have been developed for centuries all over the globe. – Isaac Bonewits, Druid Chronicles
Black Arts is a collection of work celebrating women artists as ushers of this fertile season and intuitive interpreters of their environment. Referencing Neo-pagan traditions, where women are beacons of spring renewal, this show offers a medley of stalwart individuals whose work is a reflection of their unique character and strives for authentic thinking. The objects and images in this show emulate the new spring soil through a monochromatic black palette and act as icons of these of these creators’ complex personal mythologies.
The archetypal witch figure—like the Italian Bufana, the Christmas witch, Roman Diana, goddess of moon and hunt, witches of Caribbean and Haitian cultures, and even many interpretations Christian Mary—anchor the female to nature, fertility, growth and rebirth. In these positive representations, witches possess qualities of a shaman allied with nature and generators of communal ideals through personal mysticism. Since the beginning of colonial America, “witch” has been a derisive term for the strong, solitary, and independent female. “Witches”, because they expressed themselves in ways alternative to the gender female identity of puritan Christianity, were prosecuted for making personal myths, culture, and ritual counter to normative society. The contemporary female artist’s function is parallel to the independent, curious, mystical witch. Artists’ magic is enabled through the generation of images and objects that recontextualize popular culture and diverge from mainstream seeing. Their ritualistic practice takes place in the studio and the gallery, conjuring symbolic language and object numinosity. The work in Black Artsoffers the viewer meditations and intimations that may act as inspiration in the making of their own personal magic.
Gallery Hours Saturdays 12pm - 3pm and by appointment
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT
roxaboxenexhibitions.blogspot.com
5.4.12
OPENING RECEPTION MAY 4TH 7PM-10PM
BLACK ARTS
A GROUP SHOW
with work by:
ARTISTS:
SARAH MOSK, CAROLINE CARLSMITH, REBECCA BEACHY, LAUREN EDWARDS, SOPHIA CARA FRYDMAN DIXON, EMILY GREEN, LAUREN BECK, ROBIN HUSTLE, ELLEN NIELSEN, MEG NOE, JENNY KENDLER, MELISSA DEMASAUKAS, ALEX CHITTY, MEGAN DIDDIE,CAROLINE PICARD.
CURATED BY LIZ MCCARTHY
STATEMENT:
Magic – a combination of an art and a science that is designed to enable people to make effective use of their psychic talents. These techniques have been developed for centuries all over the globe. – Isaac Bonewits, Druid Chronicles
Black Arts is a collection of work celebrating women artists as ushers of this fertile season and intuitive interpreters of their environment. Referencing Neo-pagan traditions, where women are beacons of spring renewal, this show offers a medley of stalwart individuals whose work is a reflection of their unique character and strives for authentic thinking. The objects and images in this show emulate the new spring soil through a monochromatic black palette and act as icons of these of these creators’ complex personal mythologies.
The archetypal witch figure—like the Italian Bufana, the Christmas witch, Roman Diana, goddess of moon and hunt, witches of Caribbean and Haitian cultures, and even many interpretations Christian Mary—anchor the female to nature, fertility, growth and rebirth. In these positive representations, witches possess qualities of a shaman allied with nature and generators of communal ideals through personal mysticism. Since the beginning of colonial America, “witch” has been a derisive term for the strong, solitary, and independent female. “Witches”, because they expressed themselves in ways alternative to the gender female identity of puritan Christianity, were prosecuted for making personal myths, culture, and ritual counter to normative society. The contemporary female artist’s function is parallel to the independent, curious, mystical witch. Artists’ magic is enabled through the generation of images and objects that recontextualize popular culture and diverge from mainstream seeing. Their ritualistic practice takes place in the studio and the gallery, conjuring symbolic language and object numinosity. The work in Black Artsoffers the viewer meditations and intimations that may act as inspiration in the making of their own personal magic.
Gallery Hours Saturdays 12pm - 3pm and by appointment
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT
roxaboxenexhibitions.blogspot.com
5.4.12
The Seen
Short Court: Tropical Aesthletics at Antena Gallery
Curated by Tag Team
February 10 - March 10, 2012
Opening Friday February 10 from 6pm-10pm
Painters include: Adam Farcus, Adam Grossi, Alberto Aguilar, AlexBradley Cohen, Angeline Evans, Brian Wadford, Caroline Carlsmith, CoryGlick, Edra Soto, EC Brown, Irene Perez, Jeriah Hildwine, JimPapadopoulos, Kevin Jennings, Nicole Northway, Pamela Fraser, Philipvon Zweck, Thad Kellstadt, Vincent Dermody
ANTENA
1765 S. Laflin St.
Chicago IL 60608
www.antenapilsen.com
antenapilsen (at) gmail.com
(773) 340-3516
Hours: by appointment only
Recommended in Bad at Sports!
1.29.12
February 10 - March 10, 2012
Opening Friday February 10 from 6pm-10pm
Painters include: Adam Farcus, Adam Grossi, Alberto Aguilar, AlexBradley Cohen, Angeline Evans, Brian Wadford, Caroline Carlsmith, CoryGlick, Edra Soto, EC Brown, Irene Perez, Jeriah Hildwine, JimPapadopoulos, Kevin Jennings, Nicole Northway, Pamela Fraser, Philipvon Zweck, Thad Kellstadt, Vincent Dermody
ANTENA
1765 S. Laflin St.
Chicago IL 60608
www.antenapilsen.com
antenapilsen (at) gmail.com
(773) 340-3516
Hours: by appointment only
Recommended in Bad at Sports!
1.29.12
Level Eater 2
Tonight, at the Co-Prosperity Sphere in Chicago, I'll be participating in Level Eater 2. The opening reception will be from 6-9 pm, with live music to follow.
Galley Hours for Saturday November 19th, 2011, 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Work by:
Ben Carney, Carl Baratta, Caroline Carlsmith, Daniel Everett, Grant Reynolds, Jake Myers, Jenn Wilson, Jenny Kendler, Jeriah Hildwine, Jesse Avina, Johana Wawro, Michael Garcia, Montgomery Perry Smith, Sam Sieger, Stephanie Burke, William Bacarella
Calling Planeswalkers, Art Stalkers and Dice Haulers
The Level Eater is an annual event hosted by the Co-Prosperity Sphere in collaboration with Pentagon.
This 2nd annual event will focus on artists’ work that play with or have gained influence from Science Fiction or Fantasy. The work was all curated under the mission of Level Eater’s gaming retreat. There will be a selection of painting, drawing, sculpture, sound, photography and video. There will be also areas for viewers to participate and play fantasy games. Viewers are encouraged to bring any game they wish to share. There will be an assortment of games to also be played.
We have included this year a Magic: the Gathering Tournament* open to all who bring their cards. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of the Magic tournament**.
At 9:00pm Level Eater will host live music brought to you by Ed Marszewski in Co-Pros basement by Winston the Wizard & Friends.
At midnight spectators are encouraged to participate in a large Dungeons & Dragons adventure hosted by Michael Garcia, Mike Hampton and with’ professional players’. Character info and resources will be provided. On Saturday at 12:00pm we will continue playing Dungeons & Dragons as is the tradition of Level Eater. People are welcome to come play or watch.
If you are interested in participating this year in the Level Eater or have any questions please email Michael Garcia at pentagon961@gmail.com. If you want to be guaranteed a players chair in the large Dungeon’s Dragons campaign please email us also. Don’t forget some dice and a #2 pencil.
11.17.11
Galley Hours for Saturday November 19th, 2011, 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Work by:
Ben Carney, Carl Baratta, Caroline Carlsmith, Daniel Everett, Grant Reynolds, Jake Myers, Jenn Wilson, Jenny Kendler, Jeriah Hildwine, Jesse Avina, Johana Wawro, Michael Garcia, Montgomery Perry Smith, Sam Sieger, Stephanie Burke, William Bacarella
Calling Planeswalkers, Art Stalkers and Dice Haulers
The Level Eater is an annual event hosted by the Co-Prosperity Sphere in collaboration with Pentagon.
This 2nd annual event will focus on artists’ work that play with or have gained influence from Science Fiction or Fantasy. The work was all curated under the mission of Level Eater’s gaming retreat. There will be a selection of painting, drawing, sculpture, sound, photography and video. There will be also areas for viewers to participate and play fantasy games. Viewers are encouraged to bring any game they wish to share. There will be an assortment of games to also be played.
We have included this year a Magic: the Gathering Tournament* open to all who bring their cards. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of the Magic tournament**.
At 9:00pm Level Eater will host live music brought to you by Ed Marszewski in Co-Pros basement by Winston the Wizard & Friends.
At midnight spectators are encouraged to participate in a large Dungeons & Dragons adventure hosted by Michael Garcia, Mike Hampton and with’ professional players’. Character info and resources will be provided. On Saturday at 12:00pm we will continue playing Dungeons & Dragons as is the tradition of Level Eater. People are welcome to come play or watch.
If you are interested in participating this year in the Level Eater or have any questions please email Michael Garcia at pentagon961@gmail.com. If you want to be guaranteed a players chair in the large Dungeon’s Dragons campaign please email us also. Don’t forget some dice and a #2 pencil.
11.17.11
Reception and Artist Talks at Rena Sternberg Gallery
On Monday, June 27 from 6 - 7 pm I'll be participating in a group of artist talks around the exhibition at Rena Sternberg gallery. Other artists exhibiting include Zachary Buchner, Kendell Carter, Luke Dowd, Garrett Durant, Ken Fandell, Ben Gill, Angelina Gualdoni, Ryan Ingebritson, Leonardo Kaplan, Jason Lazarus, John Opera, Ebony G. Patterson, Ali Seradge, and Philip Vanderhyden. The gallery is located at 378 Park Ave. in Glencoe, IL.
6.24.11
6.24.11
New Ending at The Hills Esthetic Center
I'll be having my first solo exhibition New Ending at The Hills Esthetic Center from 04.02.11- 04.21.11 at 128 N. Campbell Ave in Chicago. The opening reception will be on the evening of Saturday the second from 7 - 11pm. There will be love, beer, drawings of Kimbo Slice and feelings of magic from my dear friend Dennis (DJ Gonzo, Bonkers.) Hope to see you there!
3.28.11
3.28.11
Collaboration with Leo Kaplan at Pentagon
A few nights ago Leo and I installed an iteration of our ongoing boxer collaborations at Pentagon Gallery (2655 W. Homer St.) in Chicago. Go check it out if you have the chance!
3.18.11
3.18.11
Natural History Exhibition
Upcoming show at Morpho Gallery with Peggy MacNamara. Runs from Nov. 7 - 21, with an opening reception on Nov 7. Morpho is located at 5216 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60625.
10.16.09
10.16.09
Video Interview with Stan Chisholm
Last summer I participated in a group show Stan put together a show in Saint Louis called WhatMakesSense, and just recently I found a video interview he gave at the opening. To check it out, go to culturesurfer.com and scroll down to WhatMakesSense.
6.20.09
6.20.09
Present Impressions Tonight!
Tonight is Present Impressions, the Visual Critical Studies Undergraduate Thesis Symposium. It will be in the McLean Building, Screening Room #1307 at 112 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL. I will be participating in the Body Language Panel:
BODY LANGUAGE » 4:15-5:40p
moderated by Terri Kapsalis (Adjunct Associate Professor, Visual & Critical Studies)
Beverly Taylor » Tickets to the Gun Show: Bodybuilders, Steroids and 21st Century Gym Culture
Caroline Carlsmith » Small Game: On the Nature of Furs
Lisa See Kim » Parts of Speech
Sava Wolf-Yelesiyevich » Disposable Women: A Comparison of Contemporary Sex Trafficking in the United Kingdom to Elements of America’s Erotic Entertainment Industry
Should be fun!
4.24.09
BODY LANGUAGE » 4:15-5:40p
moderated by Terri Kapsalis (Adjunct Associate Professor, Visual & Critical Studies)
Beverly Taylor » Tickets to the Gun Show: Bodybuilders, Steroids and 21st Century Gym Culture
Caroline Carlsmith » Small Game: On the Nature of Furs
Lisa See Kim » Parts of Speech
Sava Wolf-Yelesiyevich » Disposable Women: A Comparison of Contemporary Sex Trafficking in the United Kingdom to Elements of America’s Erotic Entertainment Industry
Should be fun!
4.24.09
Southern Graphics Council
Over the past two days and continuing through the weekend Columbia College and Anchor Graphics have been and will continue to host the incredible barrage of printmaking that is the Southern Graphics Council. On Saturday at 12:15 in the ballroom of the Hyatt at 720 South Michigan I will be showing some of my prints. Many openings follow the panels and demonstrations each day, so there will also be receptions for both Tender Twenties and Response. The convention is a whirlwind but a lot of fun and I suggest to anyone who can to try to catch an event or two before it's over.
3.25.09
3.25.09
Response Show
Three new prints are up in the Columbus Building at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago on the first and second floors in Response, a printmaking show in conjunction with the Southern Graphics Convention which is taking place in Chicago next week. I will also be participating in an open portfolio event at Southern Graphics next Saturday. For more information on the Southern Graphics Convention click here.
3.19.09
3.19.09
Spring Undergraduate Exhibition
This Friday, March 20, 2009 marks the opening reception of the Spring Undergraduate Exhibition at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The preview starts at 5:00, and doors open to the public at 7:00, and close at 10:00. The show will run from March 21-April 3 at the Sullivan Galleries, 33 S. State, 7th floor. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-6pm.
3.16.09
3.16.09
Tender Twenties Print Exchange at Spudnik Press
This weekend I'll be showing at Spudnik Press, a cooperative printmaking studio in Chicago in a show called Tender Twenties. The opening is on March 7, 2009 from 6 to 10 PM at Spudnik, located at 1821 W Hubbard, Suite 308 Chicago, IL 60622.
For the press release from Spudnik, click here.
3.3.09
For the press release from Spudnik, click here.
3.3.09
