West Town, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Kinzie Corridor, Humboldt Park

West Town

Wisconsin

IL • MI • IN

West Loop, Fulton Market, East Garfield Park

West Loop and West Side

Evanston, The North Shore, Northern, Western and Southern Suburbs

Suburbs

Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park

North Side

Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, The Gold Coast, The Loop, and South Loop

Michigan Avenue

Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, plus Hyde Park, Jackson Park/Dorchester, and Bronzeville

South Side

Superior and Franklin streets, West Chicago Ave, and down to Merchandise Mart and the River

River North

With work from Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee, the exhibition features three artists that are transforming plastic into wearable works of art. Plastic is undoubtedly a part of our everyday lives, and is an often overlooked material for jewelry. But this transformation from ordinary to something spectacular calls into question: how do we place value on objects? What is cherished? Each artist has their own unique way of interpreting these questions and reinventing the material by tapping into intuition, with color remaining a key component to the work.

Altered States: Plastics Transformed

Group Exhibition - "All Terrain : Contemporary Landscape"&nbsp;Featuring Joan Holleb, Mark Flickinger, Paula Blackwell, Diana Cutrone, Robin Denevan, Dag Hol, Brooks Anderson, Misha Goro Image: Joan Geary, Perpetual Possibility, 30 x 30, oil and cold wax on wood panel

All Terrain : Contemporary Landscape

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 7, 2025 5-8pmOn view through April 27, 2025Two Person Exhibition - Joan Geary and Rebecca Stahr: Echoes of Earth and Sky Rebecca's recent encaustic paintings merge an interest in process and the encaustic medium with an organic, almost three dimensional approach to developing a composition. Images that seem to reference nature are the accumulation of thousands of little points of pigmented wax applied in layers. The image seems to simultaneously form and dissolve, and speaks to the mutable and atomically fractured nature of our physical environment. With a technique that recalls the repetitive creation of weaving and textiles, Stahr creates images that can be read both as surface and image. Geary was born in Chicago, IL, but raised in Glenview, a northern suburb. An early encounter with surrealism – specifically Salvador Dali – and the pop art and op art movements of the 1960s laid the foundation for Geary's lifelong obsession with art. As an adolescent, she would take the bus into the city to spend the day walking around The Art Institute of Chicago alone, seeking out those edgy genres that made such bold use of color, shape, and odd juxtapositions; such a foil to her daily life, and so defiant and wholly different than what she knew. Her solo meanderings through the museum lit something up in her, a yearning for something more – to see and create.Joan works mainly in oil and cold wax, a medium that allows for the buildup of a rich history and patina through amassing layers of paint and excavation back through those layers. Luminosity and light have become trademarks of her work, which explores color and shape inspired by nature and God. Her work has been featured in numerous venues throughout the Midwest, as well as publications such as The Chicago Tribune, The Doings, and a book titled Cold Wax Medium: Techniques, Concepts, and Conversations by Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin. Image: Rebecca Stahr, Land of the Mystic, encaustic on wood panel, 8" x 8"

Joan Geary and Rebecca Stahr: Echoes of Earth and Sky

Industrial Design Senior Show, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign

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Lennart Anderson: A Retrospective

Eric Lebofsky: Liminality Blue

Zolla/Lieberman Gallery is pleased to present&nbsp;Behind Blue Eyes, a solo exhibition by artist René Romero Schuler. On view from April 4 to May 10, 2025, the exhibition showcases Schuler’s continued exploration of the abstract feminine form through painting and sculpture. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.Schuler is best known for her textured oil paintings, where feminine figures emerge from rich, tactile surfaces in monochromatic tones. Blending abstraction and figuration, her work examines themes of imperfection, interpretation, and intimacy while challenging societal expectations, particularly those placed on women.The title&nbsp;Behind Blue Eyes&nbsp;nods to a defining moment in Schuler’s career—her first Chicago exhibition over two decades ago. Drawing inspiration from The Who’s song of the same name, the title encapsulates her ongoing investigation of identity beneath surface appearances. This theme resonates throughout her work, where indistinct yet expressive figures serve as enduring symbols of resilience and empowerment.Featuring over 15 new paintings and sculptures,&nbsp;Behind Blue Eyes&nbsp;presents works that Schuler describes as more “curious and contemplative” than her earlier pieces. The exhibition also features a series of smaller circular paintings that emphasize the subtle, introspective quality of Schuler’s latest work. About René Romero SchulerRené Romero Schuler is an American painter and sculptor who creates powerful images that speak to the complexities of the human condition and the spirit that connects all human beings.Feminine figures are a constant in Schuler’s art, which she claims is equal parts self-portraiture and depictions of the range of emotions she has experienced. Her challenging childhood imbues her work with an appreciation for the universal yet essentially intimate struggles and triumphs of human existence. In her quest for a feeling of connection, Schuler speaks to global and societal issues that impact us all.Schuler’s paintings and sculptures are purposely semi-abstract and textured, rendering them open to interpretation by the viewer. Their power lies in the layers of applied materials scraped, carved and incised by hand and the elusive quality of the figures – wholistically beautiful but symbolic of the scars and flaws that shape individuals.Currently represented by galleries across the U.S., Canada and Europe, Schuler has had major exhibitions throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, and has work included in the permanent collections of numerous museums and institutions.Schuler’s art and selected essays and poetry are collected into published works:&nbsp;René Romero Schuler: Life and Works, 2013;&nbsp;René Romero Schuler, 2016 and&nbsp;René Romero Schuler, 2019, now available in its second edition. A fourth book,&nbsp;Ladies, was published in 2023.Website:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(30, 115, 190); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reneromeroschuler.com/" target="_blank">https://www.reneromeroschuler.com</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(30, 115, 190); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/reneromeroschuler/" target="_blank">@reneromeroschuler</a> ﻿About&nbsp;Zolla/Lieberman GalleryZolla/Lieberman Gallery was established in 1976 by Roberta Lieberman and Robert Zolla within a then-desolate industrial neighborhood now known as the River North Gallery District. They transformed a vacant industrial space into a hub for contemporary art, laying the foundation for the thriving art community that the area is today.Now located at 325 W Huron St, William Lieberman continues to uphold the legacy of quality and professionalism established since the gallery’s founding. Z/L represents a diverse range of artists and genres that offer a dynamic view of contemporary art in Chicago. They are dedicated to providing personal attention to both beginning and established collectors, as well as other art professionals.Website:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(30, 115, 190); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.zollaliebermangallery.com/" target="_blank">https://www.zollaliebermangallery.com</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(30, 115, 190); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/zlgallery/?hl=en" target="_blank">@zlgallery</a> Image: René Romero Schuler,&nbsp;Leona, oil on canvas, 54 x 54 in

Behind Blue Eyes

Luminarts Cultural Foundation 2025 Visual Arts Exhibition

This nature inspired exhibition highlights the impressive work by Liaung-Chung Yen, Judith Neugebauer and Huiyu Chiu. Each artist has unparalleled craftsmanship, utilizing traditional metalsmithing techniques to create sculptural statement jewelry with botanical motifs. Join us on April 26, 2025 to celebrate this exhibition! Enjoy a glass of wine and charcuterie as you mingle with fellow jewelry enthusiasts and admire the work.

Petals, Leaves, Roots & Seeds

Ukrainian Artist in Residence, Nina Murashinko

The Richard J. Abrahamson Collection

The Richard J. Abrahamson Collection

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 9, 2025 5-8pmOn view May 9 through June 28, 2025Solo Exhibition -&nbsp;Robin Denevan. Evocative encaustic waterscapes &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robin Denevan. Evocative encaustic waterscapes

Italian Artist, Arvedo Arvedi

Sky Arts Faculty & Student Exhibition

Early prototypes of 3D printers can be traced back to the 1980's in Japan, but not until more recently have we seen contemporary jewelers incorporating this technology into their creative practices. Three international artists -&nbsp;Eve Balashova, Lynne MacLachlan, and Ryungjae Jung - each utilize this modality of creating, exemplifying what it means to bring 3D printed jewelry to the highest standard. On June 5, 2025 you're invited to see the exhibition in person while enjoying a glass of champagne and charcuterie! Try the work on and chat with our knowledgeable team members about contemporary art jewelry. This event is free and open to the public.

Wearing Technology

Palestinian Artist in Residence, Taki Spateen

On April 17 from 6-8pm The Poetry Foundation will host a poetry reading, artist talk, and reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibition Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home. Free and open to all. The opening will feature an artist talk by Jaeggi, followed by readings by Sáenz and Silva, and closing with a celebratory reception featuring music by Sones de México Ensemble.&nbsp; A window into the subculture of Mexican American women’s equestrian performance, presented through poetry and photography, Escaramuza is a collaborative work by photographer Constance Jaeggi and poets Angelina Sáenz and ire’ne lara silva. The exhibition explores escaramuza, the team sport of women’s precision horse riding, addressing complex themes of identity, family, and gender with a lush combination of poetry and photography.&nbsp; Escaramuza, translated from Spanish as “skirmish,” is the team sport of women’s precision horse riding within charrería—the Mexican national sport of roping, equestrian activities, and working with cattle. Inspired by the soldaderas (women soldiers) of the Mexican Revolution, teams ride sidesaddle during intricately choreographed dances set to music while wearing vivid, traditional Mexican dresses. Image: Photograph by Constance Jaeggi, courtesy of the Poetry Foundation&nbsp;

Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 11, 2025 5-8pmOn view July 11 through Sept 1, 2025Solo exhibition -&nbsp;Kathleen Waterloo. New Encaustic painting

Kathleen Waterloo. New Encaustic paintings

Pistachios is collaborating with Precious Collective to host an exhibition titled Things Unsaid, which will be at Pistachios from August 14, 2025 to October 26, 2025 before traveling to Munich Jewelry Week in 2026. The exhibition features 35 members from Precious Collective, an international community of artists that are bound together by their ambiguous definitions of what exactly ‘precious’ is in relation to jewelry. Conceptually, the exhibition will explore: What is a tangible manifestation for the things unsaid? How can we extend the voice of materiality through acts of making? Where does the metaphysical influence the language of jewelry? This is the first time Precious Collective will be featured in the United States. On Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm we'll be hosting a reception to celebrate the exhibition with Lynne Speake, the Founder and Creative Director of Precious Collective, in attendance.&nbsp;

Things Unsaid

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, Sept 12, 2025 5-8pmOn view Sept 12 through Nov 1, 2025Group Exhibition -&nbsp;Misha Goro: Images of the City. Oil paintings on aluminum.

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