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“MCDONALD’S” TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2015 EDITION OF AMERICAN ART COLLECTOR

I was selected from artists throughout the United States to be represented by a full color image of my work (“McDonald’s”) in the American Art Collector published by Alcove Books (510-644-3534). This reference book showcases the best artists currently working in the United States and is distributed to all major museums, galleries, art directors, curators, collectors and designers. In addition, I have also appeared in the following editions: 2014 (“Tiger Paw”), 2013 (“Derby Girls”), 2012 (“Dick Tracy”), 2011 (“As Seen on TV”), 2010 (“Captain America”).

“PRO-TEXT ART: WHEN WORDS ENTER VISUAL ART” TO OPEN SEPTEMBER 12

“Pro-Text Art: When Words Enter Visual Art,” a group exhibition featuring the best of Illinois artists chosen by the State of Illinois Museum. This exhibition will travel for 2 years between the 3 State of Illinois Museums. I will have two large oil on canvas paintings on display: “Texaco-Pussy Cat” and “Heinz 57.” The opening is September 12, 2014 from 5 to 7pm at James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph, 2nd Flr., Chicago, IL 60610. The exhibition schedule is as follows: From September 8, 2014 to February 6, 2015, the exhibit will be at the Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery (Thompson Center). Then from March 8 to September 13, 2015, the exhibit will travel to Illinois State Museum Springfield. And finally from October 13, 2015 to March 18, 2016, the exhibit will be at Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery.

SOUTH SHORE ARTS SOLO EXHIBITION TO OPEN JUNE 22

My solo exhibition “Baby Boom or Bust” will open at the South Shore Arts Gallery (1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana 46321) on June 22, 2014. This exhibition contains 20 large works of oil on canvas paintings spanning a 10 year time frame.  (see links to exhibitions to see gallery display). I make use of iconic images, Americana, old advertising copy and logos and juxtapose them into multiple layers of graphics and text. I explore the age of innocence during the atomic childhood. The era of large tailfins and idealistic principles. A time of abundance, and optimistic attitudes. The opening reception is June 22 from 12 to 4pm. For more information, contact John Cain, Director at 219-836-1839.