Exhibitions
The Language of Line
June 8 – July 8
Stemming from an interest in cultural histories and repetition of forms, Lillstreet’s Visiting Workshop Artists Sam Chung, Josh DeWeese, and Heather Mae Erickson, and Chicago-based artist Neha Vedpathak explore the tactile relationship between their audience and their work.
And Then…: The Narratives of Pattie Chalmers, Gerit Grimm, and Maggy Rozycki Hiltner
May 7 – 27
Through figurative ceramics and textiles, Chalmers, Grimm, and Hiltner reinterpret childhood memory and 20th century American cultural history to create modern fairy tales.
Art and the Urban Garden
April 6 – 29
Green thumb or not, making a small outdoor space come to life with plants and art objects is a rewarding endeavor for any urban dweller. In “Art and the Urban Garden,” 22 artists who work with a range of materials–clay, fabric, wood, glass, and metal–come together to provide inspiration to gardening enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
Formal Engagement: Andrew Martin and Sam Harvey
March 9 – April 1
Through pinching, coiling, and casting clay, artists Andrew Martin and Sam Harvey create work that investigates the formal qualities of the vessel.They play with traditional elements to offer lively interpretations of familiar forms.
Anointed: Ritual Vessels by Julia Galloway, Seth Green, and Andrew Gilliatt
January 27 – Feburary, 26
In “Anointed,” three artists present ceramic vessels that explore different types of symbolic action.
Naughty & Nice: New Work for the Holidays
November 18 – January 2
Eighteen artists present pairs of new work that explore an age-old holiday question.
Jewelry Showcase
November 1 – 15
In honor of SOFA, Chicago’s International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art, Lillstreet Gallery is featuring three nationally-recognized jewelry artists: St. Louis-based Peg Fetter, Seattle-based Lulu Smith, and Chicago-based Gustav Reyes.
Minnesota Nice: Work From the Land of 10,000 Lakes
October 21 – November 13, 2011
Many people are familiar with Minnesota’s tradition of functional clay, which developed with acclaimed potter Warren MacKenzie in the 1950’s. But as the master never could have imagined, an enormous community of artists, teachers, students, and collectors have emerged from the foundation he built.
Lillstreet Student Member Show
October 10 – 16, 2011
The annual Lillstreet Student Member Show is a showcase of the artists community of Lillstreet and their artistic expressions in the medium that they have chosen. Come enjoy the full spectrum of painting, digital art, glass, fabric, prints, jewelry and ceramics. All items on view are available for sale.
The Whimsical World of Floyd Gompf & Linda Hoffhines
September 23 – October 7, 2011
Floyd Gompf’s dynamic hand-crafted pieces of furniture, made from salvaged wood and metal, are extensions of his early work as a sculptor and painter. Hoffhines’ wall-mounted mosaics and textured pots add color and whimsy, creating a playful atmosphere sure to inspire creativity.
Below the Surface: 4th Annual Lillstreet International
August 26 – September 18, 2011
The Lillstreet International is designed to address contemporary issues in the ever-changing landscape of ceramic art. This year’s exhibition is devoted to the topic of surface design. Distinguished potter Matthew Metz selected the work of 23 artists from around the United States and Canada whose personal voices are manifest in an incredibly diverse presentation of forms.
