6/24 : Veil, Drape, and Stitch at Zolla Lieberman
I’m excited to be back showing at Zolla/Lieberman Gallery this summer in Veil, Drape, and Stitch, a group exhibition curated by Ruth L. Poor. “The persisting relationship between textiles and our everyday lives is almost innumerable. From the worldly embrace of our clothing to the veiling of holy objects, uses range from the sacred to the profane. The work in this show represents physical, conceptual, and illusionary representations of fibers. Some artists have chosen the proliferation of patterns and repetition in cloth. Others have rummaged through perceived scraps and incorporated them through the treasure of quilt-making. Painted presentations range from dramatic draping like the grand weight of theater curtains to sheer, voluminous shrouds. Embroidery artists use stitching to tell time, embellish, or emphasize the piercing of woven structures. Our expansive range of use and relationship to cloth can be used to comfort, bind, and exalt (et al.) in the same ways the artists chosen for this exhibition have represented the life of textiles.”
4/24 : EXPO Chicago
Come view some new work at 65GRAND’s booth at EXPO Chicago. EXPOSURE 2025 exhibitors will be curated by Rosario Güiraldes, Curator of Visual Arts at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. EXPO showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries each April at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks, on-site installations, and public art initiatives.
6/23 : Uncommon Threads at Momentum Gallery
Uncommon Threads: A Contemporary Textile Invitational celebrates six artists’ contemporary approaches to fiber art. Original works by artists Andrea Donnelly, Crystal Gregory, Jess Jones, Kristy Kún, Susie Taylor, and me! Momentum Gallery is located at 52 Broadway Street in Asheville, NC 28801.
06/23 : Let’s Play A Love Game at Ruschman
RUSCHMAN is pleased to have gathered together artists and artworks for “Let’s Play A Love Game.” I’m happy to exhibit alongside Izzy Cho, Tavin Davis, Josh Dihle, Zhi Ding, Mari Eastman, Max Jansons, August Krogan-Roley, John McAllister, Jessie Mott, Trey Rozell, Cherry Tung, and Yue Xu. The show will be on display between May 27 and June 17 with an opening reception on Saturday, May 27 from 6:-00 - 9:00 pm. RUSCHMAN is located at Color Club, 4148 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618.
05/23 : Riding the Weave at Marquee Projects
I am thrilled to participate in “Riding the Weave,” a group exhibition which will feature a selection of my recent knit paintings alongside work by Eozen Agopian, Nunzio De Martino, Courtney Puckett, Sue Ravitz. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Marquee Projects is located at 14 Bellport Lane in Bellport, NY.
10/22 : Damn Unpretty at The Spite Haus
Visit The Spite Haus in Philadelphia to see my show “Damn Unpretty.” The exhibition opens October 8th and the show runs through November 14th, 2022. The Spite Haus is an Art and Design gallery in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia. They exhibit young artists alongside vintage and contemporary design.
9/22 : Carrying the Thread at Chicago Textile Week
Chicago Textile Week presents Carrying the Thread, an exhibition of contemporary weavings, knitting, furniture, and abstract textile sculpture by Chicago artists. Presented in the historic Merchandise Mart, Carrying the Thread hopes to bring attention to the Mart’s history as an important site in Chicago’s influential history of textile design and manufacture, while “carrying” that tradition in the present by showcasing contemporary textile artists and workers. Spread across three floors of the Merchandise Mart, the featured works convey the diversity of materials, techniques, and themes explored by Chicago's textile artists.
8/22 : From the Center at The Plan
The PLAN is proud to present From the Center, a group exhibition featuring painting, drawing, and sculpture works that focus on addressing the center of the object, picture plane, surface, and image. By bringing together works that address the center, this show seeks to identify a wide range of possibilities in and around this basic compositional and formal element. This exhibition poses questions around what kind of momentum can a room of paintings and sculptures addressing the center create? What does it mean for multiple centers to exist simultaneously? What is the potential for the center to function as a hole, a vanishing point, a target, a void, a UFO, an exit, an entry, a position, a force, etc.? Can the center create both distance and intimacy simultaneously? Is the center something shared? How can the center be renegotiated formally, spatially, contextually, optically, materially, socially? The Plan is located at 600 N. Albany in Chicago. From the Center was curated by Noelle Africh and opens on August 5th at 6:00.
7/22 : Mind Melt at Ingress Gallery
Mind Melt, presented by LVL3, showcases the work of three local artists, Cathy Hsiao, Cody Tumblin, and myself. Each artist, in addition to presenting their work, will engage with the public in the form of a demonstration or artist lecture. Mine will take place on October 12th at 6:30! Ingress gallery is a community exhibition space located inside of Soho House Chicago: 113-125 N Green St. Chicago, IL 60607.
7/22 : Abstract Lunch at Abstract Acres
You’re invited to Abstract Acres, a day-long art event at Fluffubutt Farm in Fennville, MI. Visual art, live performances, installations and music will be happening throughout the day (until very late) from a wide range of over 30 artists (including me), on 5 acres of land. There will be drinks from Our Brewing Company and food from Acre Knot Farm farm as well as other local vendors. Abstract Acres is a special event organized by Abstract Lunch, a collective of artists and friends (Théo Bignon, Rachel Hefferan, and Molly Blumberg) that started in Chicago at SAIC in 2019. Back then they organized fast paced pop-up exhibitions during the lunch hour in a critique space, hoping to facilitate dialogue between fellow grads from every department and invite play and spontaneity. Almost three years later, tired of the gatekeeping of art opportunities and rejection emails stacking up, and eager to see each other and show work in the same place, they decided to revive Abstract Lunch for this special event. Fluffybutt Farm is located at 5355 123rd Ave. Fennville, MI 49408.
06/22 : Hooking Up: Meet the Collection at The Cleve Carney Museum of Art
In Hooking Up: Meet the Collection, CCMA permanent collection works will be in conversation with contemporary pieces by artists from the Greater Chicago Area. Other artists include: Nicholas Africano, Maya Lin, EclipticJoan Miró, Alphonse Mucha, Roxy Paine, Rembrandt Van Rijn, Andy Warhol, Kehinde Wiley, Theaster Gates, Troy Lehman, Riva Lehrer, Britni Mara, Audrey Niffenegger, Taylor Smith, Jeffrey Swider-Peltz, Julia Phillips, Amanda Williams. Read more here. The show will be on display from June 4th to August 7th. The Cleve Carney Museum of Art is located at 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 60137.
04/22 : Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow at the Design Museum of Chicago
As we continue to emerge from the initial period of global upheaval, we find ourselves in a liminal space – a transitory, in-between state of indeterminacy and ambiguity. We are neither in nor out of the pandemic, and exist as a binary condition; a superimposed state of being. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, presented by Industry of the Ordinary, will be a two-day event with a public opening event on the evening of Friday, April 15th 2022, and open hours on Saturday the 16th of April 2022. The Design Museum of Chicago is located at 79 E. Randolph in Chicago. There are over 100 Chicago-based artists, writers, and other creatives presenting work. Watch a walkthrough of the show here!
3/22 : “Wake Me Up” and The Other Art Fair Curatorial Projects at Arts of Life
I have been invited to guest curate a couple of exhibitions with The Arts of Life. “Wake Me Up” will open March 25th at Circle Contemporary and a group of my picks will be on display at The Other Art Fair between April 21st and 24th.
3/22 : Bad at Sports Top Five
Thank you, Bad at Sports, for making “Muscle Memory” one of your top 5 weekend picks.
03/22 : Muscle Memory at 65GRAND
My solo show, “Muscle Memory” opens March 4th 2022 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 65GRAND. The show will remain on display until April 9th. 65GRAND is located at 3252 W. North Ave. in Chicago. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM and by appointment. This will be my fourth solo show with the gallery.
01/22 : The Pamphlet Show at Patient Info
Patient Info presents “The Pamphlet Show,” an exhibition inspired by the booklets which were displayed in the dermatology office that Patient Info now inhabits before its conversion into a project space. The Pamphlet Show includes work by multiple artists covering an array of subjects. The only thing binding the work together is the display format. Pamphlets.
11/21 : Meier Foundation Award
I am honored to be one of three recipients of The Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts Achievement Award this year. This is a cash award for visual artists, musicians, dancers, and writers. Thank you Helen and Tim!!!
11/21 : Moraine Valley Community College Intercollegiate Faculty Exhibit
My work will be included in an exhibition highlighting Chicago-area arts faculty at Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery at Moraine Valley Community College. The show will be on display during the month of November. Regular gallery hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The gallery is located at 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills, IL 60465.
05/21 : Art of the Heist
Join me on May 13th at “The Art of the Heist” Arts of Life Virtual Benefit - an action-packed, heist-themed night of entertainment, culminating in a benefit auction featuring unique experiences along with a curated selection of contemporary artworks by both Arts of Life artists and globally renowned artists. Honoring artist Riva Lehrer, guests will hear from Arts of Life artists directly and experience a vibrant program featuring magician and artist Jeanette Andrews, a drag performance by Orchid, a debut music video by Arts of Life band Van Go Go produced by Natalie Bergman, a custom playlist by Sadie Woods, sweet and savory treats by Dream Cakes Test Kitchen, cocktails by Pour Souls and a special celebrity appearance by Jimmy Kimmel. Proceeds from the benefit will directly impact Arts of Life artists and programming. An online preview of the auction goes live on April 8th and bidding opens May 1st. Click here for more information about the event. Click here for more information about The Arts of Life.
11/20 : Intersect Chicago
This November, 65GRAND will be exhibiting my work alongside ceramicist Michael Kaysen in their booth at Intersect Chicago. Intersect Chicago is replacing SOFA virtually for the 2020 art fair edition due to COVID-19. The fair will be live online from November 6-12, with a dedicated VIP Preview day on November 5.
9/20 : Press for Artists Run Chicago
Everyone’s talking about Artists Run Chicago 2.0! Read about it in Frieze, The Chicago Reader, The Visualist, The Hyde Park Herald, and more!
09/20 : Artists Run Chicago
I will be representing 65GRAND in Artists Run Chicago at The Hyde Park Art Center, an exhibition showcasing the energy and audacity of some of the most noteworthy artist-run spaces that have influenced the Chicago contemporary art scene over the past decade. The participating artist-run venues have transformed storefronts, sheds, apartments, lofts, industrial warehouses, garages and roving spaces into contemporary art galleries testing the notion of “exhibition” while complicating the definition of art. Coinciding with the Hyde Park Art Center’s 70th anniversary, Artists Run Chicago reconnects the Art Center to its beginnings as an artist-run space by showcasing spaces that continue the legacy. The exhibition will open on September 1st, 2020. Appointments can be made on the Hyde Park Art Center website.
11/19 : We Go Fast
“We Go Fast” is a group show curated by Ryan Travis Christian for Left Field Gallery. Other artists include Tunde Adebimpe, Margot Bird, Tim Biskup, Christian Campos, Peter Chan, Jonathan Dedecker, Ethan Gill, Edward Givis, Aaron Elvis Jupin, Susumu Kamijo, Sophie Larrimore, Taylor Lee, Madeline Leplae, Natalie Lerner, Dan Lynch, Andi Magenheimer , John Maloof, Yvette Mayorga, Kate McQuillen, Conrad Ruiz, Kate Sable, Kristen Sanders, Koichi Sato , Mark Shoening, Nick Schutzenhofer, Alexandra Seiler, Alia Shawkat, Aaron Skolnick, Jay Stuckey, Jeon Hee Su, Michael Swaney, Anne Vieux, Jack Arthur Wood, Nick Zuwala The show runs from November 2nd - December 8th. Left Field is located at 1036 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402.
Ongoing : Pocket Object Tour
Pocket Object asks artists to each produce a small edition of keychain-sized objects available for cheap purchase. The traveling exhibition is organized by Chicago-based artist Noël Morical, who began creating small keychains five years ago as a way to scale down her practice for work trades and friend gifts. Pocket Object is an expansion of this expression, an affordable way to purchase work while supporting your favorite artist’s practice. The small, dangling works are each priced at under $100 and explore the endless variability of small scale sculpture. Mobile works coming to an art space near you! Check the Pocket Object Instagram account for tour dates!
07/19 : Get Ready With Me
“Get Ready With Me,” a solo exhibition in Milwaukee (my home town!), will open at Vital Signs on July 19th, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The show will remain on view until September 15th. Vital Signs is located at 2331 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207.
06/19 : Alternative Space
Slow, The Franklin, LVL3, AMFM, Apparatus, Baby Blue, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Heaven Gallery, ADDSDONNA and curator Oscar Gonzalez Diaz have come together to throw a “last minute” art fair and exhibition this summer. These artist-run and alternative spaces demonstrate a dedication to creating inclusive spaces for women, LGBTQ, and ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American) artists. Come check it out June 28th - July 28th at Heaven Gallery in Chicago. I have a small work in the ADDSDONNA booth.
05/19 : LTDWear4
LtdWear4 is a recurring show of one of a kind, wearable/functional works brought to you by LVL3 and Tusk. The theme for this year’s collection is Spa and Relaxation. I made slippers! Works will be on display between May 25th and June 9th, 2019 at LVL3. LVL3 is an artist run exhibition space located at 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622. The gallery is open on Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM and by appointment.
01/19 : Off Center
“Off-Center” is a three-person show of recent works created by myself, Laura Mackin, and Bobbi Meier, co-directors of the artist-run gallery and collective ADDS DONNA. This exhibition will nudge viewers on and “off-center,” by showcasing works that tempt, repel, cuddle, camouflage, and withhold. “Off Center” will be on display at ADDS DONNA (3252 W. North Ave. in Chicago) from January 25th to February 23rd, 2019.
11/18 : Talk at 65GRAND
I will discuss the work I created for “Clothes for Ghosts” at 2:30 PM on November 17th, 2018 at 65GRAND. Snacks and beverages will be served.
11/18 : Clothes for Ghosts
My solo show, “Clothes for Ghosts” opens November 2nd, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 65GRAND. The show will remain on display until December 1, 2018. 65 GRAND is located at 3252 W. North Ave. in Chicago. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday between 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM and by appointment. This will be my third solo show with the gallery and my first in their new space in Humboldt Park.
09/18 : Local Comfort in ARTFORUM
KT Hawbaker reported on Chicago’s vibrant DIY and artist-run space scene in ARTFORUM this month. She describes “Local Comfort” at LVL3 as, “the best representation of a new homegrown model.”
09/18 : Local Comfort
LVL3 presents "Local Comfort," a group show featuring over 50 of Chicago’s key local players who are helping to make our community what it is. Kicking off the gallery season and highlighting the idea of home, this show brings together work of many mediums to celebrate the diverse range of the makers who call Chicago home. The show opens on September 22nd, from 6:00 - 10:00 PM and runs until November 4th. LVL3 is an artist run exhibition space located at 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622. The gallery is open on Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM and by appointment.
08/18 : TextielPlus
My work was featured in "Textiel Plus," a Dutch publication which showcases textile art and handicrafts from around the world.
06/18 : Changing Room
Danielle Rosen and I co-curated a two part exhibition of performance art and ephemera featuring the work of CJ Aslan, Jose Luis Benavides, Maggie Crowley, Lindsey French, Beatriz Guzman, Joshua Kent, Catie Margaret Rutledge, and Darryl Terrell. Part one will take place on Friday, June 29th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM and part two will follow on Saturday, July 14th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The show is presented by and located at 65GRAND in Chicago. Bad At Sports listed it as a top pick for the weekend!
03/17 : Sculpture Magazine Feature
Contributor Scott Rothstein provided a thoughtful discussion of my "Interdisciplinary Opportunism" in Sculpture Magazine's March/April 2017 issue.
03/17 : By Proxy Press
Images of my work were featured on W Magazine's online publication, The Gothamist, and Hyperallergic's Instagram feed. Click to view!
02/17 : By Proxy at SPRING/BREAK Cuevas Tilleard
Look out for my work at the Cuevas Tilleard booth at the 6th annual SPRING/BREAK Art Fair in New York City. Other artists are Alex Ebstein, Rachel Klinghoffer, Hannah Rose Dumes, and Tracy Thomason. SPRING/BREAK will take place at Skylight at Moynihan Station, 421 8th Avenue New York, NY 10001 in conjunction with Armory Arts Week. There will be a collector's preview on February 28th from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and a Vernissage Opening from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Regular hours are from March 1st - 6th, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.
12/16 : Krampusnacht at Co-Prosperity Sphere
Join in a celebration of the 4th annual Krampus holiday - an exhibition of devotional artwork, delightful treats and Krampus creatures. There will be a photo booth, DJ, refreshments, giant piñatas, a HORN-Y contest, parade, and more surprises! Arrive dressed as your favorite Krampus, Leviathan, Perchta, or Alpine Monster. This is a one-night-only extravaganza on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St. in Chicago 7:30 pm - 12:00 am, $10 suggested donation/ $5 suggested donation with COSTUME!
Visual art and paraphernelia: Rebecca Hinsdale, EC Brown, Paul Nudd, Sean DeSantis, Justine Harlan, Edra Soto, Celeste Neuhaus, Dan Sullivan, Kelly Reaves, Frank Pollard, Sam Jaffe, Meg Duguid, George Hurden IV, Chuck Jones, Elle Moore, Ryan Swain and Catie Olson.
10/16 : Rings and Lobes at Lake Forest College
"Rings and Lobes," a solo exhibition, opens on October 7th at 7:00 pm at Lake Forest College. I will present both new and old work across two exhibition spaces (The Sonnenschein and Albright Galleries) on campus. If visiting from Chicago, take I-94 north toward Waukegan. When I-94 splits off toward Milwaukee, stay left on the Edens, which becomes U.S. Route 41. Exit at Deerpath Road, turn right (east) onto Deerpath and continue through the town of Lake Forest and toward the College. The school is also accessible from the Metra Union Pacific North Line.
09/16 : Sans Titre at SideCar Gallery
I will participate in a group show entitled "Sans Titre" at SideCar Gallery in Hammond, IN. The show opens on September 17th at 5:00 pm and will remain on display until October 22nd. SideCar is open on Saturday afternoons and by appointment. Other artists include Kellie Romany, Judith Geichman, and Boris Ostrerov. This show is organized by 65GRAND.
08/16 : Interview with Maake Magazine
I was recently interviewed by Maake Magazine. Click below to read all about my collections, wandering goat scenarios, and chemical vagina fresheners.
06/16 : Display at Thompson Hotel Chicago
Three of my pieces will be on display at The Thompson Hotel in Chicago for the next several months. The Thompson is located at 21 E. Bellevue Place in Chicago, IL 60611.
09/15 : Spudnik Press Annual Benefit
Come support your local printmaking cooperative on September 26th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm by attending the Spudnik Press Annual Benefit. There will be food, live printing demonstrations, rare presses, and a silent auction which features a monoprint that I created for the event. Spudnik is located at 1821 W. Hubbard in Chicago, IL. Tickets are between $15 and $250.
09/15 : New Art Radio on CKWR
Listen to me talk about the installation I created for The Terrain Biennial, Waterloo with Jennifer Gough, the host of CKWR's New Art Radio Show, on September 3rd at 8:00 EST. Tune in to CKWR at 98.5 FM in Waterloo, Ontario or you can listen live online by following the link on CKWR's website.
09/15 : Terrain Biennial Waterloo Press
Read all about my Terrain project here in a concise article for the Waterloo Region Record.
08/15 : Terrain Biennial
I will present an front yard installation in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario as a part of the Terrain Biennial. Terrain Exhibitions is a project space in Oak Park, IL, run by artist Sabina Ott and located on her front lawn, which seeks to challenge participating artists to "alter the way we understand home, site and locale." The biennial is an international extension of this platform which has invited artists to create site specific works on front yards all over the world. The projects will be on view 24 hours a day between August 23rd and September 30, 2015. Click the image below for maps and further information.
05/15 : Knitsy Magazine Feature
Read about my work in issue 20 of Knitsy Magazine, a digital, fiber arts magazine.
02/15 : Inside/Within Interview
I am excited to share this interview with Inside/Within, a really fantastic blog created by Kate Sierzputowski and Ashleigh Dye, which features a variety of Chicago artists.
02/15 : Pareidolia - We Choose Art
Here is a nice little recap of the show, Pareidolia, along with each of the artists' responses to the question "Why Choose Art?"
01/15 : Pareidolia
Deluxe Projects LA/CHI presents "Pareidolia," a group show featuring the work of Ryan Travis Christian, Jacob Fowler, Brian Thomas Jones, Amy Maloof, Adam Scott, Curtis Stage, Julie Whaley, and myself. The show will open on January 10th at Red Pipe Gallery in Los Angeles. Red Pipe is located at 978 Chung King Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
01/15 : Juror at Elmhurst Artist's Guild Show
I will be the sole juror for the Elmhurst Artist's Guild’s Winter Member show. The reception is January 9th, 2015 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Guild Gallery in the Elmhurst Art Museum which is located at 150 Cottage Hill in Elmhurst, IL 60126.
12/14 : Bleed
On December 5th 2014, I will present a new body of work for my show "Bleed" at 65GRAND. The opening will be from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM and the show will run until January 10th. 65 Grand is located at 1369 W Grand Ave. in Chicago. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday between 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM and by appointment. This will be my second solo show with the gallery.
10/14 : Lecture at The University of Chicago
On October 20th, I will give an hour and a half long lecture about my work to MFA candidates at The University of Chicago. The talk will be at 4:15 at U of C's Logan Center for The Arts (915 east 60th street in Chicago, IL).
05/14 : Body and Host - The Peoria Journal Star
Read a synopsis of my show Body and Host opening on May 10th at The Contemporary Art Center in Peoria, IL.
05/14 : Body and Host
I will present a solo exhibition entitled "Body and Host" at The Contemporary Art Center in Peoria, IL in May. The opening reception will take place on May 10th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. The Peoria CAC is located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria, IL 61602 and is about a 3 hour drive from Chicago.
03/14 : SCA Benefit
On March 1st, The Society for Contemporary Art will present a live and silent auction featuring work by established, emerging, and cutting-edge artists (and me!). All proceeds will be used to purchase artworks for the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Contemporary Art. The Fundraiser will be held at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios which is located at 1409 S. Rockwell St. in Chicago, IL 60608. The event begins at 6:30 PM with a cocktail party and auction viewing. The auction begins at 7:30 and a dinner will be served at 8:00 PM.
11/13 : Visiting Artist at Waubonsee Community College
I am excited to create a site-specific installation for the Dickson Project Space at Waubonsee Community College this fall. The show will run from November 15th, 2013 until February 14th, 2014. I will also present a lecture and workshop on November 20th. Waubonsee Community College is located at Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Drive, in Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554. To get here from Chicago, take I-290 West to I-88 West toward Aurora. Exit at IL-56 W, Sugar Grove.
09/13 : Edition Art Fair
It's art fair weekend in Chicago! After checking out EXPO, be sure to stop by the all new Edition Art Fair presented by The Chicago Artist's Coalition for a more intimate viewing experience. Edition is being held at CAC at 217 N. Carpenter St. in Chicago, IL 60607. The fair runs from Friday, September 20th until Sunday, September 22nd. My work will be shown at Abryant Gallery's booth along with the work of Sarah and Joseph Belknap and Jessie Mott.
07/13 : Thru-Lines
I will have a piece in "Thru-Lines," a group show at 65GRAND. The show will open on July 19th with a reception from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, and will remain on display until August 3, 2013. 65GRAND is located at 1369 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago, IL. Open gallery hours are on Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 - 5:00 PM and by appointment.
07/13 : Interview with Monarch Daily
Read all about my recent work and latest show in this article by Gabriella Garcia for Monarch Daily! http://www.monarchdaily.com/2013/07/10/s
06/13 : Boom Shakalaka
I am pleased to announce the exciting two-person exhibition, "Boom Shakalaka," at Grand Bizarre Gallery in Chicago. Joining me will be installation artist Victoria Martinez. To see Victoria's fabulous work, please go to www.victoria-martinez.com The opening will be on Friday June 7th, from 6:00 - 10:00 PM and the show will run through June and July. Grand Bizarre is located at 1418 W. Division St. in Chicago, IL 60622.
05/13 : The Soft Boiled Egg
The Soft Boiled Egg, an installation art blog, featured some of my work. Check it out: http://thesoftboiledegg.com/sam-jaffe/.
05/13 : Grand Opening of Kitty Hawk Gallery
I will have two pieces in a group show at the brand new Kitty Hawk gallery in Sebastopol, California. Other artists include Grace Levine, Miles Levine, Claudia Clyde, and Misia Schmidt. The opening will be on May 4th, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. The gallery address is 309 S. Main St., Sebastopol, CA 95472. Click below to keep up with all things Kitty Hawk.
02/13 : The Emma Edition: Rad Talk Interview
I was interviewed recently by 17-year-old Emma Orlow for her fabulous blog "The Emma Edition." Read it here: http://theemmaedition.blogspot.com/2013/. Emma not only interviews creative folks for a segment of her blog called "Rad Talk," but she also explores teenager's bedrooms in "The Do Not Enter Diaries." Check her out!
12/12 : One By One - Review in Time Out Chicago
Read a review of my show "One By One" in the next issue of Time Out Chicago!
12/12 : One By One
"One By One," a solo show at 65GRAND in Chicago, will open at 6:00 PM on Friday, December 7th, 2012 and will remain on view until January 5th, 2013. 65GRAND is located at 1369 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago, IL. Open gallery hours are on Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 - 5:00 PM and by appointment.
11/12 : Chicago Magazine
My upcoming show at 65 Grand was named one of the five best things to do in December by Chicago Magazine!
11/12 : Art Ltd. Magazine
Read about my work and upcoming solo show at 65GRAND in the November/December issue of Art Ltd. Magazine!
09/12 : Installation for Degen NYC
I am so excited to collaborate with New York designer Lindsay Degen on a really unique presentation showcasing her fall 2012 collection for fashion week in New York City! The presentation will take place on September 5th at Industria Studios (775 Washington St. in New York City, 10014).
6/12 : F-Yeah Women Artists
My work was featured on the epic blog "F-Yeah Women Artists."
06/12 : Sketchbook at Collaboraction
I will have an installation on display for Collaboraction's annual Sketchbook event. Sketchbook brings pioneering artists, directors, actors, musicians, and designers from Chicago and beyond together for a week of nonstop, collaborative entertainment. Sketchbook's programs will run from June 7th until June 15th, 2012. Collaboraction is located on the third floor of The Flat Iron Building in Chicago and production times range from five to seventy minutes.
05/12 : Did You See Heaven: Spectra Reviewed
Read a review of the show, "Did You See Heaven, Spectra" from The Visualist.
05/12 : Did You See Heaven: Spectra
Peregrine Program presents "Did You See Heaven: Spectra," a show featuring the work of nine artists working with color and abstraction. This show will open Sunday May 6th, 2012 at 4:00 PM and will run until June 10th, 2012. Peregrine Program is an artist run space located at 3311 W. Carroll Ave. in Chicago, IL 60624.
04/12 : Form
I will have one piece on display for the opening of "FORM," a one-evening-only show that focuses on the dialogue generated when artists from two distinct and creative fields collaborate. Works will be presented from 6:00 - 9:00 PM by Abryant Gallery at "Lofts on Lake," which is located at 1366 W. Lake Street in Chicago, IL 60607.
02/12 : Window Displays at Trabert & Hoeffer Jewels
Check out two of my sculptures on display in the windows of the fabulous jewelry store Trabert & Hoeffer. My pieces will remain on display through the month of February. Trabert & Hoeffer is located at 111 E. Oak Street in Chicago, IL 60610 (Oak St. and Michigan Ave.).
11/11 : Other People's Pixels Interview
Read my "featured artist" interview with Other People's Pixels.
11/11 : Make Space Interview
I was interviewed recently for "Make Space," an artist run blog dedicated to sharing new work of all mediums.
11/11 : Artletter
Read about two shows in the November Artletter.
11/11 : Geometrically Speaking
"Geometrically Speaking" is a group show featuring the work of several, talented, Chicago artists. The show will run from November 17, 2011 - February 17, 2012. The gallery will host an opening reception on the 17th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the River Bank Lofts (550 North Kingsbury in Chicago, IL 60654).
11/11 : Mush Room Project Space / Collaboraction
Friday, November 4th, 2011 is the opening reception of a two person show featuring the work of artist Claire Ashley and myself. This event will be held on the 3rd floor of the Flat Iron Building (1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago, IL 60622) from 6:00 - 10:00 PM in conjunction with the building's "First Friday's" opening event. The show will be up throughout the month of November.
05/11 : Red Hot Gala
Show your support for The Highland Park Art Center by bidding on (my) artwork at The Red Hot Gala Silent Auction on May 5th, 2011. Food, booze, and entertainment start at 7:00 pm. Single ticket prices begin at $150. To get to Highland Park from Chicago, take the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest line north to the "Highland Park" station. The art center is within walking distance.
04/11 : With All You've Got, As Fast As I Can
"With All You've Got, As Fast As I Can" is the title of my first solo show! The opening reception will be held on April 8th, 2011 from 4:30 - 9:30 PM at Gallery Uno. Gallery Uno is located in suite 541 of the historic Fine Arts Building (410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605). Normal gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 2:00 - 6:00 PM and by appointment. The show will remain on display throughout the month of April. With the exception of one piece, all of the work in this show is new and never before seen!
2/11 : The Sketchbook Project Tour
Thousands of sketchbooks (including one of mine) will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way across the country. After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be available for the public to view. The sketchbooks will be on display at the Hyde Park Arts Center in Chicago from July 14-17.
02/11 : National Art Premiere 2011
One of my pieces has been selected to be a part of The Elmhurst Artist's Guild's annual National Art Premiere at The Elmhurst Artist's Guild Gallery. The artist's reception and awards ceremony will take place on February 25th, 2011, from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The show will remain on display through the month of March. The Elmhurst Art Museum is located at 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave. in Elmhurst, IL 60126. To get here from Chicago, take I-290 W to exit #14A. Take a slight right on to St. Charles Rd. and follow St. Charles Rd. for about a mile. Turn right onto South Cottage Hill Avenue and travel about a half mile to The Elmhurst Art Museum. You can also take the Metra Union Pacific West line to Elmhurst. The Art Museum is within walking distance.
01/11 : Make Space Blog
My work was featured in Lynette Miranda's awesome new blog, "Make Space." Check it out!
11/10 : Open Studio Night
The 3311 W. Carroll Arts Building will open its doors on November 7th, 2010 from 12:00 pm. - 6:00 pm. for its annual open studio night. Come see our workshops, studios, and galleries and get an insider's look into how artists create! For future updates on this Artist's Community please "like" us on Facebook.
10/10 : Back Alley Party and Auction
The Hyde Park Art Center is hosting a "Back Alley Party" on October 29th, 2010. Along with food, drinks, and a live musical performance, they will also be hosting an art auction from 7:00 - 11:00. Come buy some (of my) art and support a great cause! Tickets are $45. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 S. Cornell Ave. in Chicago, IL 60615. You can take the Metra Electric to the 51st/53rd Street stop, exit at 51st Street, walk half a block east and turn left (north) on Cornell Ave.
09/10 : Eat It or Wear It
Twenty, diverse Chicago artists will present new works at Milktooth Gallery on Friday, October 1st from 8:00 pm - 1:00 am. Milktooth Gallery is located at 657 W. Lake St. in Chicago, IL 60661.
09/10 : Ground Floor Reviewed
Click below to read a warm review of "Ground Floor" in the Chicago Tribune.
08/10 : Ground Floor
The Hyde Park Art Center presents "Ground Floor," a survey exhibition highlighting the work of twenty, emerging, Chicago artists. This biannual show of new art and artists hopes to bring together the stylistic trends and innovative talent of the moment produced throughout the city. The opening reception will be on Sunday, August 29th from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 S. Cornell Ave. in Chicago, IL 60615. You can take the Metra Electric to the 51st/53rd Street stop, exit at 51st Street, walk half a block east and turn left (north) on Cornell Ave.
04/10 : Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain
Excavating and drawing upon the latent possibilities found in the mountains of discarded materials located at Pilsen Vintage and Thrift, nine emerging artists seek to both transform and pay homage to the chaotic vision of the store’s proprietor. You are invited to the opening reception of "Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain," an exciting show of site-specific installations with an awesome line-up of artists. The reception will be on April 28th from 6:00 - 10:00 P.M. There will also be a performance reception on May 6th at 8:00 P.M. The show runs until May 28th and you can visit the space from 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. everyday. Pilsen Vintage and Thrift is located at 1430 W. 18th St. Chicago, IL 60608 (18th, Blue Island, and Loomis).
03/10 : Midnight Snacks: A Traveling Group Exhibition
Chicago will be the continuation of a traveling group show exhibited last year in both Richmond, VA and Brooklyn, NY. It is a group show which highlights those works that artists never intend to show, but that may have merit for that very reason. "Midnight Snacks" will take place at 1366 Space, located at 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622, in Wicker Park. The opening reception will be on Friday, March 12 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. If you can't make the opening, there will also be a closing reception on Friday, April 9 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
03/10 : Curious Notions
I will have several new sculptures and a large-scale installation piece on display as a part of a two-person show at The Highland Park Art Center. The show will be on display from March 5th - April 2nd, 2010. The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 5th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at 1957 Sheridan Road in Highland Park, IL 60035. If you are coming from Chicago, take the Metra (The Union Pacific/North Line) to the "Highland Park" station. The Art Center is within walking distance.
12/10 : Red Light in River North : Presented by Abryant Gallery
The opening reception of "Red Light in River North" will be on February 25th, 2010 at Rode Brothers Flooring Gallery located at 300 W. Grand in Chicago, IL 60654. I will have a new piece on display. Unfortunately, this exhibition can only be viewed by invitation or appointment.
12/09 : Around the Coyote Winter Fundraiser
Help save Around the Coyote by coming to a winter fundraiser curated by Livebox. Twenty emerging artists were each given a studio space for two weeks to create site specific, new media work. These installations will be unveiled at a reception at Splat Flats Studios, 1815-25 W. Division Street (east and west wings) from 6:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, December 19th. A $30 donation gets you into all of the festivities.
12/09 : Gems and Jewels
I will be selling my one of a kind jewelry at "Gems and Jewels," a holiday art sale brought to you by Abryant Gallery. The sale will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 9 West Washington Chicago, IL 60602 on the 4th Floor.
11/09 : Cotton Candy Brussel Sprouts Reviewed
Zrobili gallery as well as the work of Sean Ward and myself are reviewed in an article by Monica LaBelle in Chicago Art Map.
11/09 : Cotton Candy Brusselsprouts
Come view the work of artist Sean Ward and myself at the opening of an exciting two person show at the all new Zrobili gallery in Logan Square. The opening will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 2649 1/2 N. Spaulding Ave. Apt 2N Chicago, IL 60647.
10/09 : East Garfield Park Art Walk
My studio, along with many others, will be open on Sunday October 25th, 2009 from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. for an open studio night! Come check out some brand new work and share some wine and cheese! My studio is located at 3311 W. Carroll St. Chicago, IL 60624 (Kedzie and Carroll) on the first floor. Other artist's buildings in the area like The Albany-Carroll Arts Building (319 N. Albany), Switching Station Artist Lofts (15 S. Homan), The West Carroll Studios (3200 W. Carroll), and more will also be open that night.
09/09 : Wood Works: Presented by Abryant Gallery
I will have one tiny painting up at Rode Bros. Flooring Gallery located at 300 W. Grand in Chicago, IL 60654. The opening reception is on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 and is invitation only.
08/09 : Open House
Please join me at "Open House," a group show with a great line-up of artists and an interesting theme. It is organized and curated by SAIC students, Andre Lenox, Evan Lenox, and Lynnette Miranda. The opening reception will be on Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at 3106 W. Fullerton Ave in Chicago, IL 60647 and will remain on display for the remainder of that weekend only.
06/09 : Second Stories Photos
Check out some cool photos of the Second Stories show courtesy of Bad at Sports.
06/09 : Second Stories: Artists Making Do and Fixing Up
I will have three sculptures on display from June 19th - August 20th, 2009 at Zolla Lieberman Gallery located at 325 W. Huron in Chicago, IL 60654. This is a group show curated by gallery managers, Rachel Kalom and Brian Gillham. The opening reception is on the 19th from 5:00 until 9:00 pm. See you there!
06/09 : Union League Civic and Arts Foundation Visual Arts Competition
Check it out! The reception will take place on June 10, 2009 on the 2nd floor of the Club from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm. The Union League Club is located at 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604.
05/09 : SAIC MFA Show
Come see three brand new sculptures! The show opens on May 1st, 2009 and will be up until May 15th. The public reception is on May 1st from 8:00 until 11:00. It will be held in SAIC's new Sullivan Gallery, located on the 7th floor of Louis Sullivan's landmark Carson Pirie Scott Building at 33 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60603.