Garden Party
Opening Reception June 2 from 5 - 8 pm.
Exhibition runs through June 30 with a closing reception June 30 from 2 - 5 pm.
Hinge Gallery’s inaugural sculpture garden show Garden Party features the work of four artists dealing with the length of time things last. Based on the idea of a formal Garden party, a social gathering centered on a specific floral event, such as a blooming of a rare flower. Curated by Karolina Gnatowski this exploration of time based outdoor sculpture will feature the work of Christalena Hughmanick, Heather Youngdahl Mullins, Vanessa Smith and Kaylee Rae Wyant. These artists each address Hinge Gallery’s back yard sculpture garden through performance, social engagement and designed objects.
Exhibition Opening Saturday, May 12th: Kristina Paabus and David Leggett.
Exhibition Opening: David Leggett & Kristina Paabus
Opening Date: May 12, 2012 from 6 to 9 pm
Exhibition Dates: May 12 – Jun 23, 2012
Hinge Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of two solo exhibitions from 6 – 9 pm on May 12, 2012 at 1955 West Chicago Avenue featuring new paintings by David Leggett and new drawings by Kristina Paabus.
David Leggett will exhibit new paintings focused on afro futurism and afro pop. Leggett’s work references cultural and personal relationships and attempts to tackle the many contradictions involved in the human experience. Leggett syas, “The artwork I make is about the experience of being present in the world. I want us all to be more aware of one another and the lives that we lead.” David Leggett received his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2007 and his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2003.
Kristina Paabus will exhibit a site-specific installation incorporating new drawings and sculptures. Paabus’ creates process oriented work through developed systems which investigate the fact, fiction, and the murky in between. Paabus states, “My hybrid spatial conversations elaborate on constructions that allow us to interact with, and gain control over, our surroundings.” Kristina Paabus received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2009 and her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday (Wednesday/Thursday/Friday noon – 7, Sat noon - 6)
Exhibition Opening: “Is it What?” A group exhibition of sixteen artists curated by What it is, a project space and apartment gallery run by Tom Burtonwood and Holly Holmes.
Exhibition Dates: March 3rd – May 5th, 2012
Opening reception Saturday March 3rd 6pm – 9pm
“Is It What?” is a group exhibition featuring sixteen artists who have worked with What It Is over this period of time. What It Is, is a project space and gallery based in Chicago, IL founded by artists Tom Burtonwood and Holly Holmes at their residence in Oak Park, IL. For two and a half years artists were invited to interact with their domestic space and encouraged to literally play with the fabric of the house. Resulting projects over this period of time include site-specific installations in the kitchen, bedrooms, living room, bathroom and backyard.
“Is It What?” includes the work of the following artists: Lise Haller Baggesen, Man Bartlett (Brooklyn), Bradley Bullock (Carterville), Jacob Crose, Theodore Darst, Jonathan Franklin, Troy Hagenbart (Brooklyn), Selena Jones, Sabina Ott, Rob Ray (Los Angeles), Andrew Rigsby, Sara Schnadt (Los Angeles), Stoic Swine (Seattle), Channel Two: Jessica Westbrook and Adam Trowbridge, Anthony R. Vizzari, Michelle Wasson.
Exhibition runs January 14 - February 25th.
Corydon Cowansage, Aaron Delehanty, Brent Houston, Charles Mahaffee, MaryKate Maher, and Ryan Richey
Performance piece by Chris Lin and Ryan Richey of Hannis Pannis.
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Hinge Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of a group exhibition January 14 from 6 – 9 pm at 1955 West Chicago Avenue featuring the work of six notable emerging artist curated by Hinge Gallery. This exhibition will include painting, drawing, and sculpture. There will also be a performance piece by Hannis Pannis at the opening reception.
Pictured above: Corydon Cowansage, Brent Houston, & MaryKate Maher
Photo by Ben Pegram
Gallery Hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday noon - 7 pm
Saturday/ Sunday noon - 6 pm
Hinge artist Shawn Stucky was invited to live paint in a storefront on Michigan avenue, sponsored by Patron Tequila. Check out photographer Wendy Alas’ photos here!
