Nov 19th 2025

Artist Talk: Ellen Altfest at Rising Fawn

@ Wrightwood 659

659 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Opening Wednesday, November 19th, from 6PM - 7PM

On view through Saturday, December 20th

Ellen Altfest paints from life, carefully composing her subjects through extended observation, often spending months or even years to complete a single framed view. How does she capture what is not only still but alive within the canvas borders? Join us for a brief presentation of her work and a screening of Ellen in Rising Fawn (First Cut), a short film by her husband, Rob Colvin. Following the presentation and screening, Altfest and Colvin will discuss the role of observation and representation in her creative process, and how both unfold over time.

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