704 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Il 60605 708.369.4742 Contact: Kimberly L Atwood, Director I will be exhibiting a series of work entitled, Not Quite There Yet at Elephant Room, Inc. Art Gallery in the south loop neighborhood of Chicago- June 18th - July 22nd, 2010. This new series explores our attempts to find a safe space amidst a world of chaos and destruction. By exploring this aspect of life, the work inspires us to question what makes us feel safe and where we go to feel safe, whether that space is a state of mind or an actual place. The exhibition consists of several vibrant mixed media and oil paintings. Each piece exhibits an ethereal demonstration of chaos through brush strokes and painted forms that surround a window of calm and safety. Through this series, I propose to the viewer a spiritual path to finding safety amidst a society of materialism and violence. Not Quite There Yet is a reflection of a chaos that is relevant of our current society and the destruction we are experiencing in the world today. During the exhibition, the gallery will be hosting a workshop for local teens to work with me on creating their own versions of a safe space by painting on canvas. Their work will become part of my show Opening Reception: Friday, June 18th from 6 - 9pm Artist talk: Saturday, June 19th at 2pm Closing Reception: Friday, July 16th from 6 - 9pm
Part of the series can be viewed at
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ReplyDeleteHave a great show. Sorry we will miss it! LOL Lulu
Hello Beatriz! How I fantasize that I could be part of your workshop in creating my own version of a "SAFE SPACE" amidst destruction in our world today. Don't forget to post on your blog the unforgettable pieces in that milestone event.
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