Matthew Girson – Contemplating Libraries

Matthew Girson's paintings require the viewer to slow down, look closely, and listen carefully. Upon viewing his recent exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center I was reminded of the importance of delicate uses of light and shadow. And, how these subtleties can produce a sense of silence. The COMP ...
February 17, 2015
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Assaf Evron – Image Space Philosophy

This autumn, The COMP Magazine visited Assaf Evron’s Mana studio. During the session, a range of topics was discussed, including: the process of photographic portraiture, revisiting the work of early 20th century artists and the significance of philosophy in the art-making process. In this Q&A interview, Assaf Evron, a ...
January 25, 2015
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Carol Jackson – Epic Americana

Carol Jackson has worked in Chicago for almost two decades while navigating epic literature, industrial age americana, and the idea that "the future belongs to ghosts". Jackson recently exhibited work in the highly prestigious Whitney Biennial in NYC and at Chicago's Threewalls Gallery. The Comp Magazine caught up with ...
October 21, 2014
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