Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is upon us.  If you’re on the “love it” side, you might be interested in some appropriate art and special deals from some of our CGN friends.  Check out this work if you’re feeling festive this week, and keep it in mind if you’re looking for a special gift - for yourself, or for your Valentine.  

Poster Plus has a wide array of vintage and reproduction posters.  Since 1969 they have offered an extensive selection of original posters from the 19^th and 20^th centuries, in addition to Chicago-related posters, Giclées and gifts. 

Left: Andy Warhol, Heart with Bow, 1983 (petite), 8.5” x 11”;  Right: Robert Indiana, Love Documenta, c. 1968, silkscreen 24.5” x 33.5”

 

The Leigh Gallery offers new original artwork and handcrafted art objects perfect for a one-of-a-kind gift.  Contact the gallery for more information about their current exhibiting artists.   

Artwork from Leigh Gallery

 

Zygman Voss Gallery features a lovely collection of work - small to large scale - that makes an impressive statement this Valentine’s Day or any day.

Left: Jules Cheret, Programme, watercolors;  Right: Alfredo Muller, Peacock Panel, lithograph

 

Mars Gallery has some limited edition prints that were originally created for the gallery’s 15^th anniversary.  Edition size 10, pencil signed by the artist; matting and custom framing available.

Julie Gittinger, artwork on rag art paper, 6” x 8”

 

 

Galleries Maurice Sternberg is featuring work by British artist Inge Clayton that is executed in her sensuous, painterly style. 

Left: Inge Clayton, On the Bridal Path, oil on aluminum, 55” x 31.5”;  Right: Inge Clayton, Where Cows Graze, oil on aluminum, 55” x 31.5”

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and we have come up with a group of galleries and artists we think all area art lovers should take some time to check out. Either you can attend some of this weekend’s gallery openings with your sweetheart, or you can pop into a gallery solo to check out some major Valentine’s gifts that will thrill your someone long after your candy hearts have been devoured and that bouquet of roses has lost its petals.  Some to-be-expected themes tied together our list of romantically-inspired picks, such as red, hearts, love, and passion, and of course a little jewelry.  Maybe your own love of art will spur you to explore the heart of our cultural community this month with the one you love, or with art you have a passion for!

Happy Valentine’s Day! 

(Love, CGN)

 

Below are some inspired choices from our gallery community - send us your own romantic finds and post your pictures on our CGN Flickr page.  We found a lot, so scroll down for the list!  xo

 

• KM Fine Arts

The iconic message of love shouted from every mountain top and museum gallery world-wide... 

Robert Indiana, The Book of Love 2, 1996, Serigraph, 24 x 20”, Edition 177 of 200, Signed and numbered in pencil

 

• Valerie Carberry Gallery

Making love, out of nothing at all....

Ellen Lanyon, Untitled, 1964, pastel on paper, 26.375 x 19”

 

• Poster Plus

This sweet pair of earrings could be for someone with playful style. 

Mark Poulin, Rainbow Hearts/Unicorn Necklace ($56.99),

Double-sided enamel and sterling silver necklace; one inch tall and comes on a nylon coated stainless steel cord with a sterling clasp.

• R.S. Johnson Fine Art

Some of history's most famous artists have long looked to mythology and love as muses... 

Pablo Picasso, Le théatre de Picasso: Eros et les femmes,

February 11, 28; March 3, 16, 30, 1970, Picasso's Theater: Eros and Women

Albrecht Durer, Three Genii, about 1500, Engraving, 4 1/2 x 3”

 

• Colletti Gallery

What Valentine doesn't love chocolate?  

Anonymous, C. 1910, Imprimerie Paul Dupont, 60 x 43”, 9903

 

• Andrew Bae Gallery

These two artists take red to a whole new level...  Keysook Geum's clever "dress" (yes, it's technically wearable) would be a show stopper for any romantic dinner.

Keysook Geum, copper wire, stones

Jae Ko, JK 364 R, Rolled paper + ink, 21 x 18 x 6”, 2008

 

• Echt Gallery

Fire in the hands of a talented artist can makes beautiful objects out of glass... 

Martin Blank, Apricot Lotus, hot sculpted glass, 18 x 17 x 17” 

Pearl Dick, Fire and Water, blown and hot sculpted glass, wood, 15 x 17 x 7”

 

• Golden Triangle

GT has many functional objects of desire - this antique chest is traditional for a Korean bride at her wedding.

Korean Wedding Chest, Wood, iron, Korea, c. 1850, 34.5W x 16.5D x 33H

 

• Rebecca Zemans

Zemans makes jewelry for individuals as well as arty couples for weddings and more.  These earrings feature red garnets for the season.

Small Faceted Stud Satellites, 2008, Sterling Silver + Garnet, .25" x .25".  Each piece of jewelry is fabricated upon request.