Artist Talk and special exhibition - April 12

Urban Alchemy: Seeking the Spirit of the City

Addington Gallery invites you to participate in a dialogue with four painters who have each developed a very personal idiosyncratic visual language that speaks to the experience of living in Chicago’s urban environment.

The paintings by Chicago artists Anthony Adcock, Misha Goro, Karen Perl, and Jeff Hirst all express a search for transcendence amidst the urban fabric of Chicago’s streets, architecture, and meteorological events. While engaging in a process-heavy exploration of painting’s physicality, each artist paradoxically uncovers an almost ethereal dimension within the Chicago urban experience.

The discussion will take place among installed examples of the artists' work.

Art After Hours, in conjunction with Expo Chicago presents Urban Alchemy, a special exhibition and artist discussion event.

Friday April 12, reception 5-8pm

Artist Discussion begins at 6:30 pm