Eyeporium Gallery Exhibition Opening

“Paper+Paint” by Sarah Kretchmer and Marianna Levant

Opening Night is Friday, April 2, 2010

CHICAGO, Illinois – March 11, 2010 – Eyeporium Gallery presents “Paper+Paint” with a sampling of mixed media pieces from Sarah Kretchmer and Marianna Levant. In addition to sharing common materials of paper and paint, both artists explore the tension between order and chaos in their work. Levant uses digital design tools to create a counterpoint for painterly mixed-media passages. This juxtaposition of analog and digital processes leads to surprising compositions that are both rhythmic and fluid. Kretchmer painstakingly builds up layer after layer of paper and paint and then excavates the surface to reveal what lies beneath. By thoughtfully omitting and revealing certain pieces, Kretchmer creates an evocative mix of color and texture.

WHEN:
Opening Reception (public invited) – Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6 to 9pm.
Exhibition – Through Saturday, May 1,2010.

WHERE:
Eyeporium Gallery (inside Eye Want) NEW LOCATION
1431 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
Phone 773-782-1744
Two blocks from the “Damen” Blue Line El stop in the heart of Wicker Park.

Describe your event here…
Paintings by Winifred Godfrey depicting the distinctive textiles of the Mayan people of the Guatemalan Highlands will be on display at the Renaissance Court Gallery in the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, Ill., from March 26 through May 2, 2010. There will be an opening reception on Friday, March 26 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Included will be a sale of Mayan handicrafts. The following Wednesday, March 31 the artist will give a slide presentation on Guatemala at 2:00 p.m. Renaissance Court Gallery is managed by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, Senior Services – Area Agency on Aging, enter at 77 E. Randolph St.