desde afuera. rapid. chaotic. is a weeklong gallery exhibition dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the Chicago punk scene. Curated by Maya Ortiz Saucedo, this exhibition emerges from Brian Herrera’s film, Ask A Punk, produced by Full Spectrum Features as part of the Community Storytellers program.

Witness the vibrant, community-driven narratives and diverse experiences that have shaped the Chicago punk movement over the years. Honor this iconic cultural legacy and amplify the voices of those who have been a part of it by coming thru!

Exhibiting Artists

Teresita Carson

AWXEL

Martín Sorrondeguy

Mony Kaos

The exhibit will run from October 12th to October 19th, 2024. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

We’ve also partnered with The Network to raise donations for domestic violence shelters as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Drop off diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, baby formula, and lightly used baby clothes during your visit.

Join the Opening Reception for a community conversation: Ask a Punk, But Like Literally!
Saturday, October 12th
Doors Open: 11:00 AM
Conversation: 1:00-2:00 PM

Have you organized punk shows? Do you like attending them? What’s been difficult in your experience, and are the challenges still the same?

Join us for a community conversation exploring the ever-evolving punk scene, where the voices of seasoned punks and eager newcomers collide. We’ll delve into growing up in neighborhoods like Little Village versus Humboldt Park or the suburbs, and encourage younger punks to ask their burning questions of the older generation. Explore the richness of DIY culture, exchange ideas, and spark connections with others who share a passion for music!

Special guests include Soli Herrera (Founder + Creative Director for Ruidosa Art Collective), Benny Hernandez, and Brian Herrera (Artist and 2024 Community Storyteller for Ask A Punk film).

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

About Exhibiting Artists

Teresita Carson (b. Mexico) is an artist working across disciplines, including moving image, new media, sound, and installation. Taking an irreverent feminist approach to world and counter-archive building, she explores the abstract intersection between the historical, the speculative, indigenous cosmogonies, and magical peripheries. She has screened experimental films internationally notably at the Slamdance Film Festival, the Chicago Underground Film Festival, Light Matter Film Festival, Festival Internacional de Cine con Medios Alternativos, Antimatter, Experiments in Cinema, and at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Recent venues presenting Carson’s work include Mana Contemporary, Sullivan Galleries, Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA Museum), Hyde Park Art Center, Gallery 400 and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art. She resides in Chicago, Illinois in the land of the Three Fires Confederacy, Potawatomi, Odawa and Ojibwe Nations.

AWXEL (They/Them/Theirs) is a non-binary trans-disciplinary Latinx artist/ performer working with themes of family ancestry, Latinx diaspora, ceremonial aesthetics, knowledge de-centralization, Queerness, and Drag.

Martín Sorrondeguy

Mony Kaos

About Organizers

Full Spectrum Features is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to driving equity in the independent film industry by producing, exhibiting, and supporting the work of women, BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ filmmakers. We also aim to educate the public about important social and cultural issues, utilizing the power of cinema to foster understanding in our communities.

Grounded Studio is a studio fostering entrepreneurship, creative collaborations, and innovation, which is powered by The Alliance 98. TA98 was launched in 2018 to fight unemployment rates for young adults 16-24 with funding from the Safe and Peaceful Fund driven by a collective of Chicago philanthropists and foundations.

The Network empowers the community to address gender-based violence and its link to oppression through by state-of-the-art training to survivors, organizers, community members, gender-based violence advocates, and social service providers.

Accessibility

Grounded Studio features a wheelchair-accessible entrance with a ramp and double doors. Restrooms equipped with ADA stalls are available on the first floor, down the hall from the studio. The exhibit program will be offered in a digital format compatible with screen readers. Additionally, art installations will be labeled in braille, corresponding with the digital program that provides descriptions of each piece.

Parking

Paid meter parking can be found along 26th Street and along the 2500 block of Harding Avenue. Free parking can be found along the 2400 block of Harding Avenue and is about a 5-7 minute walk to Grounded Studio.

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