“This Living Earth” Creative Forum Event
@ Beverly Arts Center
Simmerling 2nd Floor Gallery, 2407 W. 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655
Opening Saturday, April 27th, from 2PM - 5PM
Join us this Saturday April 27th 2-5 pm at the Beverly Arts Center, Simmerling Gallery for an afternoon of creative community featuring talks by the artists of “This Living Earth” and the musical stylings of jazz artist Victor Sanders. Seven artists will continue the celebration of Earth Day with a discussion of their art practice and the natural world. We celebrate our TLE artists at this closing event and symposium. Featuring: Gabriella Boros, Victoria Fuller, Fletcher Hayes, Mike Barret Kolasinski, Kim Laurel, Dorothy Mason and Renee McGinnis. Please join us!
Beverly Arts Center, the Simmerling 2nd Floor Gallery, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL
About the Exhibition
The Beverly Arts Center is excited to announce the upcoming art exhibition, “This Living Earth – Our Shared Gaia,” showcasing 12 talented artists from northern Illinois and Indiana. From April 5 to April 27, 2024, the exhibition will be held at the Simmerling 2nd Floor Gallery at 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago.
ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Sharon Bladholm
Gabriella Boros
Victoria Fuller
Kathryn Gauthier
Fletcher Hayes
Mike Barret Kolasinski
Basia Krol
Deborah Maris Lader
Kim Laurel
Dorothy Mason
Gregory Mejia
Renee McGinnis
The opening reception for “This Living Earth — Our Shared Gaia” will take place on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is family-friendly, and admission is free to the public. Join us in celebrating the captivating intersection of nature and art with an evening of visual exploration.
GAIA THEORY & INSPIRATION:
The exhibition delves into the Gaia theory, exploring how the biosphere and the evolution of life contribute to the stability of our planet. The artists draw inspiration from Hortus Botanicus, the botanical garden, creating a captivating fusion of landscapes, plants, water, and animal studies. Allegorical metaphors for our natural world in flux are also prevalent in the exhibited works.
The featured artists, including Sharon Bladholm, Fletcher Hayes, and Kim Laurel, present a diverse range of visual expressions, combining naturalism and abstraction. The artwork incorporates symbolism, pattern, texture, color, form, and light, inviting viewers to contemplate the intricate beauty of our shared Gaia.
CURATORS:
The dynamic team of Kim Laurel and Fletcher Hayes curated the exhibition, bringing together their artistic vision to create a cohesive and thought-provoking experience.
Join us on this artistic journey as we explore the interconnectedness of nature and humanity through the lens of these talented artists. “This Living Earth – Our Shared Gaia” promises to be a visually stunning and intellectually stimulating exhibition.
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