Arthur J. Williams Jr.: Second Chances
@ Artist Replete
3816 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Opening Saturday, August 5th, from 5PM - 9PM
Arthur J. Williams Jr. is a South Side Chicago native perhaps best known for being the counterfeiter who successfully replicated the 1996 hundred dollar bill. Secret service agents doggedly pursued Williams as he printed what some estimate to have been as much as $10 million in fake money before he eventually landed in federal prison for 12 years. During his incarceration, Arthur was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, American Greed, Forbes, and a critically acclaimed book titled “The Art of Making Money.”
To pass the time during his sentence, Williams taught himself to paint. Since being released from prison 10 years ago, Arthur has reemerged as a full time artist. His unique story has been documented by NBC, Vice, and most recently Chicago Sun Times.
Curated by Artist Replete, this exhibition was named “Second Chances” as an example for what is possible in life when given another shot at freedom. Arthur considers this to be his greatest collection of work in a single room. A culmination of his past blended into a reborn life.
Placed in the center of the exhibition is a 1956 ABDick one color offset press. The exact same model Arthur used to print millions of counterfeit dollars out of south-side Chicago. For artistic purposes, the artist repainted it gold. See this pice and many others for our official opening night.
RSVP includes a glass of red or white wine – provided by Lincoln Park eatery, Mesa Urbana.
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