I’m proud to have shown my painting, “Empty on the Inside” in the Chicago Cityscape show at the historic Palette and Chisel Gallery along with so many great painters. Many thanks to curator, Chris Miller, for inviting me to participate and be part of this show. Check out the show catalog.
Cityscape Chicago
September 2-26, 2022
Palette and Chisel Gallery
1012 N. Dearborn, Chicago
Catalog excerpt:
“The painters in this show embrace Chicago -- all of it --- from urban canyons to bungalows, infrastructure to industrial parks. They confront the metropolis - whether as a dreamlike vision (Kevin Swallow’s covid empty ‘L cars) or as a daily challenge (Dmitry Samarov’s distant view of the Loop from Bridgeport). The pieces are more like psychological self portraits than picturesque retreats. They grab the viewer by the collar as if to assert ‘see..this is how I feel!” - whether it’s the cool masculinity of Marion Kryczka’s functional but outdated parked cars or the overwhelming presence of Brian Wells’ graffiti covered dumpster. They and the city are inseparable. And you might note that only one piece depicts any people. It’s just you, the viewer, and the great Midwestern center. “
