Chicago at the Millennium: Paintings by Jill Jeannides, 1995 – 2021
@ Friendly Community Room
6725 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
Opening Thursday, September 12th, from 6:30PM - 9:30PM
On view through Sunday, October 6th
Please join us for an exhibition of paintings by Jill Jeannides (1975 – 2021), from September 12th – October 6th, at the Friendly Community Gallery in Berwyn, Il. Jeannides is an alumnus of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and a Lake Forest native of Ukrainian heritage. She passed unexpectedly in 2021, leaving behind a large, captivating collection of artworks now managed by her family.
This presentation of Jeannides’ explores her paintings created in Chicago at the turn of the last century, including her Ukrainian Heritage Collection. These works are deeply rooted in her immediate surroundings at the SAIC dorm at State and Madison, an area undergoing a fundamental shift at that time. And also, by her apartment on Thomas Street in Ukrainian Village, where she painted Ukrainian landmarks, as well as alleyways and quintessential Chicago interiors. Her unique style, inspired by French impressionism, and her practice of en plein air painting give a rich authenticity to these scenes. The love and respect she had for her subject matter is on full display.
Jeannides’ sister, Lindsey Casey, has taken on the task of preserving her estate and continuing her legacy through the sale of her artworks, which are housed in Chicago and California. Casey recently oversaw the sale of 3 of Jeannides’ works to one of the country’s largest privately owned drayage companies: IMC Companies, representing her largest sale to date. Jeannides’ work resides in numerous private collections including the City of Chicago Mayor’s office.
Proceeds from this show will go to preserving her work with a portion going to support the Friendly School of Folk Music.
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