We’ve invited two distinctive artists, Kristin Mariani and John Terdich, to witness the comparisons and contrasts in their art practices. Both Mariani and Terdich begin by stripping down to the basic elements of their respective design craft. They utilize the by-products usually discarded from the process stage to create new narratives and societal discourse. Kristin […]
Category: Past Exhibitions
Always the Light / Mark Collins / Feb. 24 – Apr. 7
Painter and visual art educator Mark Collins shares his attentive eye on his search for breathtaking visual moments – in the crisp light of arid landscapes, dense cityscapes and the human figure. Join us for an Opening Reception Saturday, March 3, 5-8pm and a second reception Saturday April 7, 5-8pm. Exhibition runs February 24 – April […]
Overindulgence / Pamela Michelle Johnson / Jan. 6 – Feb. 17
This time of year many of us are making resolutions to cut back and take better care of our bodies, but here at the Saw Room we are preparing to overindulge. Please join us Saturday, January 6th to view these tantalizing paintings by Pamela Michelle Johnson. Join us for an Opening Reception Saturday, Jan. 6, 5-8pm and a second […]
Vignette / Art en Object / Nov. 4 – Dec. 31
vi·gnette vinˈyet/ noun 1. a small grouping of objects that creates a pleasing focal point and tells a story about you and your home. Shannon Cahill, guest curator and founder of Art en Object, creates vignettes featuring unique objects and furnishings highlighted by local artwork. Her carefully curated vignettes will inspire you with design and […]
Color Systems / Joyce Elias / Sept. 2 – Oct. 7
Evanston artist Joyce Elias shares her observations and explorations of daily weather patterns and color interactions. Her tactile, colorful works invite the viewer to see the world through the lens of her imagination. In this exhibition, we will have selected works from her Artist’s Weather Project and Color Theories Series. Exhibition runs September 2nd-October 7th. […]
The Game / Lisa Solar / Jul. 15 – Aug. 26
This current body of work by Lisa Solar reflects her interest in the game of Formal Painting. Each piece represents a challenge to pinpoint the precise moment in which the relationship between dissonance and harmony becomes unstable, using the least number of moves. The works can be considered a record of sequences, and rely on […]
Landschaft – Kaiser / Presant / von Kunhardt June 1 – July 8
Studio mates Sarah Kaiser, Juliane von Kunhardt and Jennifer Presant take repose from the confines of urban life and shift their focus to the grandeur of the natural landscape. Their observations of atmosphere, color, light and structure beckon viewers to enter a different state of mind. Exhibition runs June 1 – July 8. Join us […]