Artists Reception:
Friday, February 10th — 5:00p-9:00p
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
9599 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077

… meet local artist joseph taylor
… listen to live music
… enjoy a glass of champagne
… savor tasty treats
… mingle with friends

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Experince the diversity and richness of Joseph Taylor’s woodcuts, paintings & etchings and visit one of the North Shore’s premier tourism and conference centers for a unique art exhibit.

“For me, all art is a representation of time. It captures a moment or perhaps a span of life. I reference art from throughout history but bring a contempory viewpoint, and if this resonates with another person then art has been created”.
~joseph taylor

See Joseph Taylor’s printmaking gallery

See Joseph Taylor’s painting gallery

The evening is free and open to the public. All art available for sale

Painter

For me all art is a representation of time. Either it captures a moment or perhaps a span of life or it contains a sense of time in the execution represented by the detail or craftsmanship in the work itself. After traveling to Egypt and witnessing the highest forms of art from 5000+ years ago I realized that everything has been done. What hasn’t been done is what I haven’t done. I may reference art from throughout history but bring a contemporary viewpoint that is my personal statement. If this resonates with another person then art has been created. Art is what I do because that is who I am and it is as simple as that. I will continue to store time in my work and hopefully others can share their time with my work

check out Joseph Taylor’s printmaking portfolio

Artwork from our current exhibit “Journey”
will also be available for purchase.
From our family to yours,
wishing you happiness on this Holiday Season
and a prosperous New Year

Artists Reception:
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 6-8p
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
9599 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077

As the leaves start to fall and a distinct crispness settles in, we invite you to step inside and visit one of the North Shore’s premier tourism and conference centers for a unique group art exhibit. “Journey” offers work in a variety of mediums by four artists who challenge us to see the beauty in our everyday surroundings.

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Featured Artists….

All art available for sale

photos by: Evanston Photographic Studios

Paul Barker

Multi Media

Like many people, I pick up interesting rocks. If they seem to suggest a miniature mountain or landscape, I add a little model railroad scenery and display them. After congratulating myself on inventing a new art form, I discovered that the Japanese have been doing this for hundreds of years under the name SUI SEKI, which translates as “water rocks.” It came to Japan via Korea where it’s called “Susok,” but originated in China, as “Shang-Sek” about 2,000 years ago! So much for my originality.

My variation on the art is the addition of artificial miniature scenery. It has a distinct advantage over the traditional use of Bonsai plants because you can’t kill the stuff by forgetting to water it. My pieces have recently evolved away from rocks as the central element and expanded to include any natural scene which has an emotional appeal.

Call for Artists! to participate in a “Trunk Show” Open Air Art Market, hosted by Simply Chicago Art.

What is it? The “Trunk Show” Open Air Art Market is an exciting venture that happens the fourth Saturday of the month from May to July. Artists simply pull into the parking lot, pop the trunk of their vehicle, and sell their own creations. This event is at no cost to the public, and will be held in the Chute Middle School parking lot located at 1400 Oakton Street in Evanston.

Who? Anyone is welcome to participate. We ask that all artwork be appropriate for people of all ages.

When? The Trunk Show will take place on Saturdays, May 28th, June 25th & July 23rd from 11:00-4:00. Artists can choose to participate on one or all three dates. Artists will be assigned a parking space as they arrive.

Where? Chute Middle School parking lot 1400 Oakton St. Evanston.

Cost? The participation fee is $20.00 per artist, per day or $50.00 for all three dates, if paid in advance. Payment must be received one week prior to the event date. May 21st is the payment deadline to participate on May 28th. Payment can be made with cash, check or credit card. Please make checks payable to Simply Chicago Art (put “Trunk Show” in the memo) and send to 1318 Oakton St. Evanston, IL 60202.

Setup: Artists can arrive between 10:00-10:45 the morning of the event. Small tables and display racks can be used, if they fit within your parking space.

Tents are not allowed!

No Rain Dates. No Refunds.

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Call for Poets & Musicians! to participate in “Trunk Fest” at the “Trunk Show”. Dave from Puddin’head Press is putting together a poet & musician venue that will be part of the Open Air Art Market. These artists will be performing during the entire “Trunk Show” event. This will be one of the largest outdoor poet events in the Chicago area this year! For information, visit www.puddinheadpress.com/trunkfest.html

To perform, please contact Dave at phbooks@att.net

“Expressions”
with an Oriental Flair

Exhibit opens June 17th and runs through July 9th

Join us for the First Friday
Artist Reception July 1, 5pm-9pm

Enjoy appetizers, a glass of wine,
live music, and meet the artists
at our monthly series

“Expressions” brings together six dynamic and talented women with vastly different backgrounds. Through paintings, photography, clay, fiber, jewelry and brush painting, their pieces illustrate the beauty in ancient traditions and the natural world.

Featured Artists….
Leny Basa Etta B. Block	Lucy A. Elam Julie Whitehead Holdsworth	Mina Hsing Carolyn Nilles
all artwork will be available for purchase

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Leny Basa

Jewelry

A native of the Philippines, Leny started creating jewelry on a whim years ago and has been an accomplished jewelry designer ever since. Her signature materials are freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones, and she recently introduced handmade felted jewelry. Her work has been featured at jewelry shows and galleries throughout the Chicago area and as far away as Norway.

Nilsa Irizarry

Jewelry

For many years, I have had a deep passion to collect and wear costume, fine and silver jewelry pieces from local artists and abroad. I love the ways each piece radiates with beauty and grace as it dances against their owner’s neckline. I respect the elegance it brings to a basic t-shirt and jeans as well as the illuminating landscape it provides to a versatile black dress.

On May 2008, I experienced a profound economic challenge to sustain my daughter’s private high school tuition. An evolution occurred. My affection of jewelry design was ignited; a work colleague shared her gifts as a jewelry designer and taught me the basics of jewelry making. Since then, I have learned to enhance my jewelry skills through the designs and creations of my own beautiful costume and fine handmade jewelry pieces. I have been inspired by nature, spirituality, travels, a range of artistic mediums and materials, jewelry magazines and much more.

Nizarrys Jewelry Designs (NJD) was born in my home as I used my kitchen as a studio to design and create each piece by hand with love and humility. NJD has participated in Handmade Market Chicago, Ravenswood ArtWalk (2009), Waters School Artisan Holiday Sale (2009/2010), various craft shows and fairs. I am honored to have a Nizarrys Jewelry Designs costume beaded necklace with gray stone pendant and matching earring registered as a gift in the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, and Kenneth E. Behring Center.