Thomas Wawzenek
The Art of Janice Aponte Celebrates Womanhood, Nature, and Her Puerto Rican Heritage
AponteART is a new art gallery that recently opened in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Janice Aponte, who is the gallery owner and also an artist, originally saw the storefront as […]
Holiday Plans: Noteworthy Art Books Published in 2023
Looking for gift ideas for art lovers in your life? Or perhaps you want to treat yourself by buying a book that will not only inspire and educate you about […]
Review: The Photography of Seung Jae Kim Captures Dramatic Views of Forests
Black-and-white photography has often been viewed as a powerful way to depict landscapes and nature. Unlike color photography, monochrome images can better emphasize the interplay of light and shadow, texture, […]
Review: Exploring the History of Tattoos at the Swedish American Museum
The current exhibition at the Swedish American Museum—Tattoo: Identity Through Ink—takes an in-depth look into the history of tattoos as it traces tattoos from ancient civilizations to the present. The […]
Review: Compelling Viewpoints of Earth and Sky at Triple R Gallery
The current exhibition at Triple R Gallery—Touch the Sky and Feel the Earth—displays 26 works by photographer Kelly Manteck and painter Evan Koby Foster. Although they work in different mediums, […]
Review: Ronit Bezalel’s Portrait Photography Captures the Essence of Human Nature
One of the most popular genres throughout the history of photography is portraiture. Even though it has been popular since the mid 1800s, it’s safe to say that in the […]
Review: Colette Wright Adams Explores the Calming Essence of Nature in Her Exhibit Harvest
In the world of contemporary painting, artists often create works that are inspired by past artistic movements. One genre that has deep roots in the past but continues to inspire […]
Review: Diverse Views of Abstract Art at the Oak Park Art League
The current exhibition at the Oak Park Art League, Abstracted Abstractions, explores the diverse elements of abstract art. On display are 59 works by 39 artists that include a wide […]
Review: Through the Lens of Frank Styburski: Stunning Photos of Household Objects
Most of us don’t pay close attention to the visual details of everyday objects that we use in our home. Items such as scissors, spools of thread or clothes hangers […]
Review: The Sculptures of Dr. Charles Smith Address Racism from a Historical Perspective
The current exhibition at the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) displays the artwork of Dr. Charles Smith (born 1940) who is a sculptor, a US Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam, and […]
Review: The Photography of Monica Kass Rogers Captures Abstract Views of Chicago Alleys
One of the most underappreciated features in Chicago is the extensive network of alleys. According to statistics from the City of Chicago, there are approximately 1,900 miles of alleys (about […]
Review: The Photography of Maura Z—An Ode to Gray
Over the past 20 years, with advances made in digital and phone cameras, many of us feel the best way to capture a scene is by taking a color photo. […]