Melissa Schubeck and John Wanzel
@ Dogmatic
1822 S Desplaines, Chicago, IL 60616
Opening Saturday, January 4th, from 6PM - 10PM
On view through Monday, February 10th
Dogmatic
January 4th thru February 1st, 2003
Opening Reception Saturday, January 4th 6-10pm
The national defense and interstate highway system in miniature
and Sad Dogs and Silly Cats by Melissa Schubeck and John Wanzel
The National Defense and Interstate Highway System, is new work from John Wanzel. This installation includes a series of models, audio pieces and photographs that explore the national highway system, specifically Interstate 55. This cultural and historical study explores the legacy of President Eisenhower, and the network of concrete that connects and creates modern cities.
Sad Dogs and Silly Cats, Melissa Schubeck’s recent work is sweet, funny and a little maudlin. On view is a series of kitten and puppy sculptures, snap-shots and a video investigating collective human experiences of vulnerability, isolation, and indifference.
Mr. Wanzel is a current Chicago resident and former student of the School of the Art institute of Chicago. He has been a contributer to such esteemed forums on sound art as the Outer Ear Festival and the Young Composers of Chicago Series. His month long serial radio project, Protect/Promise aired on WLUW this summer. This is Mr. Wanzels second program with Dogmatic.
Ms. Schubeck is also a Chicago resident. Formerly a student of the University of Michigan’s School of Art and Design, Ms. Schubeck is best known in Chicago for her work with Joymore Gallery. Her work has shown extensively through out the midwest as well as Washington D.C., Boston, MA, Bogota, Columbia and Kyoto, Japan. This is Ms. Schubecks first appearance with Dogmatic.
Dogmatic is an ongoing artist driven think tank that features regular programs meant to incite dialogue between artists and their audience since 1998.
Our business hours are Fridays 12-4pm and Saturdays 12-6pm
Dogmatic is located at 1822 S. Des Plaines, Chicago, IL. 60616
If you would like more information about us please contact us at 312-492-6698 or email us at dogmaticgallery@hotmail.com . You can visit us online at www.dogmaticchicago.com to review our archieve and find more information about our current program
Additional Information is available here:
Chicago Reader, Datebook, Cara Jepsen (02 January 2003)
Chicago Tribune, Portraits of Pilsen, Monica Eng Lisa Stein (24 January 2003)
Melissa Schubeck (04-January 2003) Sad Dogs and Silly Cats, mechanisms and photo installation
Melissa Schubeck (04-January 2003) Sad Dogs and Silly Cats, photo installation
Wanzel (04 January 2003) The National Defense and Interstate Highway System, diorama in situ
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