James Mesple at Jackson Junge Artist Talk

James Mesple, artist,  Dune Music

1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.      Chicago, IL      60622

Greetings!  The exquisite artwork of Chicago's very own, James Mesple, continues to light up the gallery walls this month. If you haven't had the chance to visit this amazing solo exhibit, we have scheduled two very interesting afternoons that will be sure to captivate your attention. This Saturday (Feb 2), award winning poet, Elise Paschen will read from her book of poetry, Bestiary. Mesple's painting, Dune Music, dons the cover of her third and most complex poetry collection. The following Saturday (Feb. 9), Mesple will return to the gallery, conduct a tour of the exhibit and talk about his work. This is a unique opportunity to meet the artist and learn about his process. Both the reading and artist talk are free to the public and start at 2PM. HOURS Monday - Saturday 11am - 8pm Sunday 12noon - 5pm ADDRESS 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773.227.7900 www.J2gallery.com

George C. Clark at 45th Ward Office Gallery

George Clark, artist, Backyards of Chicago, 15"x20" watercolor

Eight watercolors from the painted-on-site "Traveler's Sketchbook" series by GEORGE C. CLARK as well as two large studio landscapes are currently on exhibit at Alderman John Arena's 45th Ward Office Gallery at 4754 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. The Ward Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and the exhibition will run through April, 2013.

Kathy Weaver Featured on Zia Gallery Blog

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY. . .Kathy Weaver’s Energetic Visual Storytelling
Posted on January 23, 2013 by John Vlahakis, By Shannon Gallagher

Kathy Weaver’s visually stimulating, imaginative mixed media artwork playfully juxtaposes colorful imagery with references to politics, violence, technology, personal relationships, and memory. She is a multi-media artist who often works on fabric, airbrushing and hand-embroidering the material to create intricate, multi-faceted works on satin, cotton, silk, and velvet.

Kathy Weaver is represented by ZIA|Gallery in Winnetka, Illinois. She is exhibiting in a two-person show there, running from January 18th until March 2, 2013.

Nancy Charak Art at Chicago State University

What's Abstract?  Nancy Charak and Julian Williams.

Exhibition:  January 29--March 15, 2013

Artist Reception and Gallery Talk:  Wednesday, January 30, 12:30--3:00pm

Gallery Hours:  8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday

Free and open to the public, parking on campus is $5.00.

Chicago State University President's Gallery
9501 S. King Drive
Cook Administration Building, 3rd Floor

Artists Nancy Charak and Julian Williams are painters who work in a variety of media including watercolors, acrylics and oils.  Examining the usual perceptions of realism and abstraction, this exhibition also explores the common threads between the styles.

Ruyell Ho and Amanda Ross-Ho at DePaul

Ruyell Ho in Amanda Ross-Ho's studio. . .

We don't have a picture of Amanda, so this will have to do. . .

Laura Kina, professor of DePaul University, has published a book with University of Washington Press, titled: "War Baby/ Love Child," about mixed race Asian artists. Ruyell and his daughter Amanda are both included. There is also an exhibition at the DePaul Art Museum, opening on April 25, 2013. The exhibit is also titled: "War Baby/ Love Child," Ruyell and Amanda are both included in the exhibit. The book is available in January 2013.