It is great to be back again for my third solo exhibition near my hometown of Chicago where I grew up north of the city on my Grandfather’s tree nursery. I created this body of work over the past three years and the largest painting, “Sacrifice I” I worked on and off since 2009. In this body of work, “Avance” (french translation-to move forward) I created over 30 pieces which explore the vulnerable nature of the human spirit and its immense resilience in the face of adversity where we are transitioning through the unexpected moments when we process what just happened…and ask, “Now what? What will be? What will I do? When will it happen?”
Firecat Projects is a wonderful organization run by Stan Klien and artist Tony Fitzpatrick. Stan and his intern India Murphy did a fantastic job installing all of the works with me. The show features over thirty paintings, several journals, two stone lithographs and an installation on slate. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported me at the opening, I truly appreciate it! The show runs simultaneously during Art Expo Chicago and up through Sept.19th ; available for appointment through Sept 20th
Here is an intro to my talk : Avance Series and Details of the Event (where and when)
For more information on the works :: Avance Pricelist (please be patient, as it takes about a minute to load this many works (35). Higher res images upon request email bleckcathie@gmail.com)
WIP in the studio prior to the show:
Some details from the exhibition :
“Inheritance II” 30″ x 60″
From the “Cave” series triptych 36″x24″
Hohlweg series 6″x 6″
detail of Hohlweg series:
