Sep 30th 2023

More Sound than lemons

@ The Franklin

3522 W Franklin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624

Opening Saturday, September 30th, from 2PM - 5PM

On view through Saturday, November 18th

More Sound than lemons

(presenting and preserving)

curated by Frank Vega

Participating Artists:

Cesar Lopez

Hyeseul Song

Julian Tyus

Mariana Noreña

Terence Hannum

Calling attention to fragments and often overlooked materials, the artists in this exhibition excavate new possibilities through ephemera, creating preservative systems of contemplation. Morphing diverse materials, locals, and procedures, these artists create a fresh domain of autonomy. These artists blend traditional and innovative processes going in and out of the static vessel of tradition. Through abstract strategies, these works navigate and exhaust natural material stability. Creating permanent containers, these artists present the viewer with fragmented elements that contextualize and reevaluate our perception of local ecosystems, providing us with new adaptable possibilities. These compositions break through the surface, reconsidering current norms, functions, presence, and permanence. The conversation between artist and object, humans and things, allows us to confront and amplify voices that deal with contemporary culture and notions around what requires preservation.

This exhibition is presented at T H E F R A N K L I N, a uniquely designed, artists-run project space that allows artists and curators to engage with the East Garfield Park community through cultural events. THE FRANKLIN is located in the backyard of Edra Soto and Dan Sullivan’s home.

More Sound than lemons opens with a free public reception on Saturday, September 30th, from 2 pm to 5 pm, featuring a special harp performance by Claire Ritchie. Claire is a visual artist, writer, and harpist living and working in Chicago. The performance will start at 4 PM.

Exhibition runs from September 30 to November 18, 2023

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