Joseph Renda Jr.: Biophilia
@ Vertical Gallery
1016 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Opening Saturday, June 6th, from 12PM - 8PM
On view through Saturday, June 20th
Vertical Gallery, Chicago’s premier urban-contemporary art gallery, is very proud to present “Biophilia,” a solo exhibit spotlighting Chicago artist Joseph Renda Jr.
Running from June 6-27, 2020, “Biophilia” brings together 32 new paintings and drawings examining humankind’s innate desire to connect with the natural world, urging viewers to contemplate their own role and responsibility in maintaining this relationship for the benefit of future generations. Renda will attend a special “Biophilia” opening-day event taking place at Vertical’s 1016 N. Western Ave. location on Saturday, June 6 from noon to 8:00 pm CT. He will return to the gallery for an interactive artist talk scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at 3:00 pm CT.
“Biophilia,” Renda’s first-ever solo gallery showcase, juxtaposes intricate, highly realistic imagery with boldly surrealistic flourishes to illuminate humanity’s complex relationship to the flora and fauna that enrich our shared environment. “I’ve always had an interest in nature and an interest in the connection between humans and nature, and that’s what the term ‘Biophilia’ embodies,” Renda explains. “I don’t mean for this work to be political. I simply want people to connect with the show in their own way — to experience their own Biophilia effect.”
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