Hidden Genius: Jack Scott’s Monumental Art Rediscovered After Decades

Circa Modern & MGH Art – one weekend in Chicago

Chicago, IL – A true art sensation is about to hit Chicago this summer. After working in obscurity for over 40 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, the groundbreaking work of visionary artist Jack Scott is being exhibited for the first time in decades, “When Things Were Real, Drawings by Jack Scott.” This blockbuster show promises to be a revelatory experience, allowing audiences to discover an overlooked master whose large-scale, meticulously-rendered charcoal drawings fuse minimalism and abstract expressionism in a uniquely captivating way.

The exhibition, curated by MGH Art and hosted by Circa Modern – a gallery specializing in vintage, modern- furniture and lighting, dedicated to restoring and preserving this important design period – will be held at Design at 329, located at 329 West 18th St. Ste. 507 in Chicago. It opens with a special preview reception on July 12th from 6-10 pm, giving patrons an exclusive first look at Scott’s long-hidden artworks.

The collection, which includes over 20 original artworks, offers a peek into the artistic brilliance of Jack Scott. Scott’s intricate freehand arcs create heroic-scale charcoal on canvas works, some as large as 83″x177″ and charcoal-on-paper drawings sized 30″x40″. According to RMcD from ARTweek, ‘In these works Scott introduces illusory depth either through opening negative space or through creating nebulous contours. The pieces are reductive yet rich: sensitive yet muscular. Individually and as an environment they create the sort of mood associated with the painting of Mark Rothko.’

Michele Hembree, the exhibit’s curator, expressed her elation at being able to finally share Scott’s genius with the world. “Jack Scott is truly ahead of his time. His intricate freehand drawings are a hidden gem that deserves to be celebrated. This exhibition will be a transformative experience for anyone who appreciates true artistic vision and mastery.”

With buzz growing around rediscovered artists, especially those working in minimalist styles, this unprecedented show is poised to be one of the summer’s biggest art events in Chicago. Don’t miss your chance to experience Scott’s buried brilliance firsthand from July 12th-14th at Design at 329.

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About MGH Art: MGH Art, specializes in “undiscovered”, original, 20th century, American art. I scour the country to find collections from artists whose work has been hidden in the shadows of attics, storage units and family estates. Most of these artists have a lifetime of work that for whatever reason never made it out into the public. My job is to tell the artist’s story, preserve the art, assign a value and bring it to the people.

About Circa Modern: We source, curate and specialize in the highest quality Vintage Modern designs from around the world. You will find everything from Charles Eames to Achille Castiglioni to Hans Wegner; From furniture to lighting to unique objects and art. We invite you to visit our gallery located in the Wicker park neighborhood of Chicago to glimpse at our latest and ever-changing inventory. Not in Chicago? We provide worldwide shipping of all of our inventory. We partner with first class shipping companies that offer blanket wrapped shipping services straight to your home.

About Design at 329: Chicago’s most unique vintage, antique and modern design dealers located along the Chicago River at 329 W18th St. Spanning five floors and over 30,000 soft, the collective opens their doors to the public second and fourth weekend of every month.

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