MADE IN THE MIDWEST: A GROUP PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION

We invite you to join Galerie F in celebrating over two decades of the Chicago printmaking scene with the opening of “Made in the Midwest.” Twenty-five established artists exhibiting works themed on the Midwest, printmaking, and everything in between.

Each artist presents a new exclusive art print for the exhibition shown with pre-production materials, giving insight to the process of their individual styles. Original sketches, cut rubylith, crudely drawn stick figures on used napkins – anything deemed significant by the creator in their artistic process.

We also are happy to announce the release of a minimalist “family tree” art print paying homage fathers of the Chicago gig poster scene, Steve Walters [Screwball Press] and Jay Ryan [the Bird Machine]. Designed by Michael Lauritano and Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff.

Featuring new works from…

Steve Walters – Jay Ryan – Dan Grzeca – Mat Daly
Kathleen Judge – Johnny Sampson – Crosshair Studio
Delicious Design League - Kill Hatsumomo Prints - Drug Factory Press
Justin Santora Illustration - Lloyd W. Patterson Jr. - Baker Prints
Billy Craven – Josh Davis – Nate Azark – Chris Hefner
Ethan D’Ercole – Adam Hanson – Landland – Andrew Ghrist

All artwork from Made in the Midwest available for purchase here:

http://www.galerief.com/?s=made+in+the+midwest

Original design by Michael Lauritano based off the artist roster for Made in the Midwest exhibition.

Tornado Towers, Manakato Minn by Landland

Onward, Illinois! by Jay Ryan

Opening reception of MIM

MADE IN THE MIDWEST IS ON DISPLAY AT GALERIE F UNTIL DECEMBER 6TH, 2013.

You Are Beautiful: the Next Chapter

Galerie F and Matthew Hoffman have joined forces enthusiastically to present “You Are Beautiful: the Next Chapter.” This group exhibition serves as a celebration of TEN YEARS of the You Are Beautiful campaign. The exhibition will be on display daily [Tu-Su] from 11am to 6pm through November 17th.

You Are Beautiful is the little sticker that started a worldwide phenomenon. This message, spread by the community, has touched lives on everycontinent in the world. After ten years of spreading positivity, You Are Beautiful will join Galerie F in exhibiting over twenty artists that have contributed to YAB in the past. Matthew Hoffman, founder and custodian of YAB, will be producing a series of cut wood pieces for every year passed and every lesson learned.

This exhibition will also premier the first chapter of the upcoming You Are Beautiful biography, printing in winter 2013. Our exhibition draws strongly from the cathartic and extensive research Hoffman has conducted to create this book. Stay tuned for details on the book’s release through Galerie F.

Artists participating in ‘the Next Chapter’ include…

Chris Uphues· Goons · Starshaped · Dan Grzeca
JC Rivera · E. Harris · Jeremy Schultz · blütt
Nice One · LUCX · Brooks Golden · Penny Pinch
Sent Rock · Andrew Lawrence · anna cf · Ian Ferguson
Ben Wagner · MOSHER · Clam Nation · wren
Alex Synge · upso · Adam Hanson · Sean Mort Print Shop
Sean Starr · Annica Lyndenberg · Don’t Fret

Purchase all of these beautiful pieces here:

http://www.galerief.com/?s=%22you+are+beautiful%22

Artist’s Wall

Handcut Wood Detail

Back Window Marquee

Opening Reception

You Are Beautiful: the Next Chapter is on display at Galerie F until November 17th.

Galerie F is pleased to present ‘Who Will Save Us Now?’ EPYON5’s introductory solo exhibition debuting new prints, paintings and spraypainted canvases. Please join us for the artist reception October 4th from 6pm to 10pm. The exhibition will be on display daily [Tu-Su] from 11am to 6pm through October 20th.

E5’s work draw from the bold simplicity of propaganda posters while integrating its thematic opposite - grandiose Baroque decorum. These challenging aesthetics frame pop culture characters, creating instant icons.

EPYON5 hails from the Midwest. Originally trained in the fine art of Renaissance style realism, e5 has shifted his focus to the more immediate and gratifying medium of stencils and spray paint. Although his subject matter is familiar and contemporary, Epyon5 tries to infuse elements of classical design into his current works; thereby still retaining a feel of past grandeur and spectacle.

Purchase all work from this exhibition here:

http://www.galerief.com/portfolio-type/artist/epyon5/

“Lips” & “Quint”

“For Relaxing Times”

“Who Will Save Us Now?” artwork on display at Galerie F

Snapshot from “Who Will Save Us Now?” opening reception at Galerie F

Galerie F took some time to chat it up with local street artist Mosher. Mosher has been making his mark on Chicago for two years now and chances are you have seen his work! Check out what Mosher had to say about street art and his new exhibition “Four Letter Words” starting this Friday, Sept. 23 at 6pm.

When did you first start doing street art?

“Two years ago when I moved from Florida. Florida doesn’t have a lot of street art. I got into it when I moved to Chicago and I noticed all the graffiti and wheatpastes. I wanted to be an artist so I decided to try somewhere else.”

What made you want to do street art?

“It was influential seeing other street artists’ work. I like the idea of highlighting art in a guerilla marketing style. I met Left Handed Wave and he kind of told me how to do wheat paste. But I have always painted and drawn so it wasn’t hard to figure out painting and pasting to a wall.”

Do you have formal training in art? Or did you learn yourself?

“Taught myself.”

What is the inspiration behind some of your street art images?

“Cartoons, Chicago itself, I like to consider audience and what people would want to see.”

What inspires the location of your street art?

“When wheat pasting I try to pick a low key spot. I like to do my art during the day in a spot that seems like I’m supposed to be there. Also, finding surfaces that adhere well like wood or doors, bricks are tricky.”

What is your favorite thing about being a street artist?

“Being able to have people see your art somewhere that is not a gallery. Also, the idea of disposable art; I’ve been trying to speed up work because I know that it isn’t going to last too long.”

Do you have any projects in the works that you are excited about?

“I have a show [at Galerie F] in September called “Four Letter Words.” The title of the exhibit is based on Dick Cavett’s quote “Censorship feeds the dirty mind more than the four-letter word itself.” I like the notion of what constitutes a swear word and censorship and how it is used to protect people. The power of a word itself. I’m using a lot of text based images. I want to have a comedic spin on it, so it is more interesting for people to look at.”

When creating an art piece for the street what are some factors that need to be accounted for? Like color/size/location…etc.

“Time and resources. I like to use thick vibrant colors.”

Words of advice for anyone interested in making their own street art?

“Get cheap supplies. I use Mistint which is returned supplies not used that you can buy. Also, don’t get caught!”

RSVP to “Four Letter Words” here: https://www.facebook.com/events/211673485664391/

Mosher Street Art website: http://mosherstreetart.com

Pawn Works & The Empty Bottle we are very excited to announce the Chicago premier and one night only private screening of Jon Reiss’ “BOMB-IT 2” at The Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park on August 12 [8:30pm].

Limited tickets are still available and can be purchased at

http://emptybottle.com/show/3744744/

Tickets can be purchased here http://emptybottle.com/show/3744744/ through the Empty Bottle. With limited seating for this one night only premier we expect tickets to go quickly so jump on board and join us for drinks and a private screening at one of Chicago’s best theaters and hidden gems, The Chopin Theatre.

Discount Mega Mall’s parking lot has a new look thanks to Galerie F! Right by the Square along Milwaukee Ave. spans this impressive mural completed by various street artists. If you are in the neighborhood it is definitely something to see!

Here are some previews of what you will find on the wall:

Galerie F presents…

Del Real Ink

Melon

Brooks Golden

Sirus Fountain

Opening at Galerie F on Thursday July 18th • 6pm to 11pm

Eighteen artists interpret eighteen stories and pay homage to the life works of Roald Dahl.

Army of Cat’s new print is a sneak preview of the amazing work that will be displayed as a tribute to Roald Dahl.

Check out Graham Pilling’s process while creating “Fantastic Mr. Fox.”

Mixing Color

Printing First Color

First and Second Color Drying

Drying Third Color

Finished Signed Print

Want to see more of Graham Pilling’s process?

See more photos on his Flickr page.

Don’t forget to see this print and more Dahl inspired art at “The Fantastic Mr. Dahl”

Opening at Galerie F Thursday July 18th @ 6pm

BEYOND THE INFINITE: A Science Fiction Print Exploration

June 21-July 17, 2013

Last Friday marked the beginning of our latest exhibit brought to you by The Adam Hanson Co. Beyond the Infinite features silkscreen posters created by several artists around the country who interpreted their vision of science fiction. The show dives deep into the world of astronauts, aliens, androids, and alternate realities to create work that not only celebrates the Science Fiction genre but also provides a new perspective on it as well.

Artists include:

Aaron Eiland • Adam Hanson • Bandito Design Co • Christopher Branson • Delicious Design League • Doe Eyed • Fug Screens • Jeremy Van Cleef • Lil Tuffy • Nathan Grundhauser • Nerl Says Design • Sasha Barr • Sean Dove • Shawn K Knight • Spike Press • Two Arms Inc

OPENING NIGHT OF “BEYOND THE INFINITE” AT GALERIE F

‘Foreign Tissue Purge-Mishap on Mars’

By: Shawn K. Knight

“Warp”

By: Spike Press

“I Am The Cosmos”

By: Sasha Barr

THIS WEEKEND!

Don’t miss 18×24 :: A GIG POSTER POP-UP SHOP

Enjoy awesome gig poster prints from various artists around the midwest. These artworks are also available for purchase so come get your one of a kind piece!

Can’t get enough gig posters?! Check out this informative film “Just Like Being There.”

http://justlikebeingtheremovie.com