Tim Lowly – Perhaps, a Mystical Realism

One of the traits that sticks out when I think about the studio practice of Tim Lowly is the idea of perseverance. This is a key staple that can be seen in many aspects of his life and practice. From the long standing devotion to his daughter (Temma) to ...
July 12, 2024
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Louise LeBourgeois – Translating Water & Sky

When an artist connects cerebrally and viscerally with experience and a place beyond the studio, there is a synergy that breaths a freshness into the work produced. There is a visible purity in this form of renewal. This observation can be applied to the oeuvre of Louise LeBourgeois. For ...
July 13, 2023
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Steven Carrelli – Complexity in Our Visual Experience

One of the pleasures of visiting artist's studios in Chicago for the better part of 30 years is the ability to see how artists explore and work with a wide range of mediums and techniques. There have been new digital and sculptural technology introductions. There have been those who've ...
January 28, 2023
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Cindy Bernhard – Calling Attention to Illusionistic Form

Cindy Bernhard is in the process of establishing a solid foundation in her painting career. Through addressing topical content and experimentation, she has built a series of works that offer insight into contemporaneous modes of self-portrayal by way of humor, illusion, symbolism, and tactile technique. This week the ...
June 7, 2019
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Gwendolyn Zabicki – Disoriented & Reflective Moments of Pause

While visiting the Humboldt Park studio of painter Gwendolyn Zabicki one may note a sense of disorientation. On the surface the space appears to be a traditional painter's studio, organized around utilizing the best natural light. Yet, in time, one will notice unseen activities are currently in process. These ...
May 10, 2018
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