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The shows I miss haunt me. This is pop art that I could not get out of my mind. I am looking for this artist as you sleep...

The Art Lovers

Seeing people congregate for art is the most humane thing people can do in society. We could all be saving babies, or killing babies and that would be very human and all... Think about what art is. Think about the level of altruism and sophistication of ones mind to be able to intake the concept of celebrating ideas. I love the scene. Just seeing people at art shows usually makes me aspire to a better state. Imagine if the whole world was an art gallery. We would all be winos...

Emma Bektic, the lighting up the scene...

Tania Sofia put me on to this incredible work. It is progressive and retro decor. This theme is obviously asian influenced, but the content is not so easily placed. These cross culture pieces are more than multi regional pieces, but multi faceted and serve multi purposes. I will refrain from the 'M' word now.

Peter Drake: All the Kings Horses

War is/was reflected upon as an equestrian activity for the latter part of humanity. Horses propelled some armies into unstoppable forces that changed history. In the modern era some influences of the impact of horses on society are still apparent; such as the Clydesdales used to sell beer, Mounted Police at special outdoor events, commemorative statues and art. Some statues commissioned by the government uphold special aesthetics to symbolize the level of honor attributed to the subject matters accolades.

All these genres are represented in Drakes work. He incorporates the propaganda and grandiose imagery of war in toys and figurines and period statuettes by printing and digitally altered photos with some hints of oils or acrylic sparsely brushed on the incredibly large canvas. The work is epic in size and delivery. The pallette is so vibrant and controlled. The idea is so clear and realized he even included CGI animated shorts on screens to further illustrate his concepts.
Linda Warren picked a winner in my opinion. Very DOAP.
Kudos to the bartender Kelsie for telling me about the show and the merlot.

Miami Nights

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I keep missing Artistic Genius shows. I caught a few and I noticed the crowd is usually very vivid. Some art galleries in Chicago don;t always have the best work, but they often have great crowds and throw a great party. I have learned that building a desirable ambiance is often a sought after endeavor by curators. It is not enough just to have an opening. Some collectors and art buyers seek galleries that can produce memorable events. Some art speaks for itself, but some pieces are purchased because of the extenuating circumstances involving the location and host.

These photos are from two different shows. One show is titled Ordinary People. I find that in Chicago, very few ordinary people actually go to Art Shows on a regular basis. People that do though, often look for that trait in others. Even though the art scene in Chicago is a dwarf compared to the commercial investment in art in New York and Miami. the actual scene and abundance of talented artists make the parties unforgettable.

The other show is of Rome. He is no joke.

I will be uploading pics form this event periodically due to the high number of pics I want to show you. You can feel the how saturated in art culture Chicago artists can be enveloped in.

(one of these pics is from a Dead Line projects party, but if you weren't actually there you can't tell anyway, so why do you care?)

The Scene in East Village

935 N. Damen:
This place has changed names at least 4 times since I've been in this hood, but the owner has kept it cool every rip. The confines have alwys housed some of Chicago's best DJs, artists and musicians. The owner Roy is a profound sculptor with an eye for business and a mind for everything else. It is currently in it's longest running incarnation of a long running metamorphasis; Sweet Cakes. I hope it sticks around. It is home to brilliant artist Chuck Walker. Most of the artist's are of a high calibur. I'm sure it spawned other great talents and it will continue to shelter and develop more talent. The group shows incredible.