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"I build pictorial space through the use of an assortment of historic and contemporary materials; oil paint, encaustic, egg oil emulsions, ink, watercolor, pigment dispersions, and paper are layered on linen in compositions emphasizing figure ground relationships to a nearly psychedelic effect. The modified timelines result in a range of imagery derived from folk traditions and modernist abstraction, to channeling early 20th century outliers of writing and drawing. I look to the endless arrangements of language and representation to provide the potential for new meanings to be found in the world around us."

Our Artist of the Week is Chicago based painter Nick Schutzenhofer! Click the link in our bio to learn more about his practice, the wandering mind, and choosing your own adventure.

"I think I’ve accumulated opportunities to be the craftsman, muse and instructor. It really has created a crazy and expansive dynamic. It’s become natural to shapeshift within the different roles/perspectives in a work, but usually I have an idea of where I want to situate my energy most in a project. I think my awareness of body, craft, and big-picture thinking generate that mobility. It’s aligned my work in really fulfilling ways, I’ve been able to craft a piece, direct shoots, and even insert my being as the model. It feels like a one-man show sometimes when utilized for a singular piece, but it’s allowed me to collaborate in so many ways with others."

Our Spotlight Artist for this week is New York based designer and artist Zo Roze! Click the link in our bio to learn more about their practice, the transition from one big city to another, and the magic of collaboration!

Featured pieces:

Portrait shot by Max Li

Rive | Ink & paper | 30 x 22.5"

Gamma 2023 collection | 004 Cyborg Ballerina | Metal tutu, chrome bustier, 6 tier mobile hood, chrome pointe shoes and leg warmer, wired knit sleeve | Shot by Alyvia Luong

INVOLUNTARY OBJECT opens tonight (9/16) from 6-9 featuring work from and . See you there!

“I’m fascinated by the impossibility of empirical history, the fallibility of memory, and the power and pitfalls in a collective deciding of truth.”

Our new Artist of the Week interview with Talulah R. M. ( ) is now live! Check it out, the link is in our bio.

“My practice both i’m architecture and art is about imagination… In my art practice, I am imagining new geographies, landscapes, and worlds.”

Check out our newest Artist of the Week interview with Roland Knowlden.

“Focusing on objects becoming a memory, I take my scanner on walks and hold it up to buildings, plants, and other ephemera in order to scan their contents… I like walking because you can clock so much information like smells, noises, and conversations in addition to what is visible.”

Our interview with Megan Mueller (.e.g.a.n_m.u.e.l.l.e.r ) for Artist of the Week is now live on our website. Link is in our bio.

"I am interested in painting a representation of a representation. I think there is a familiarity in that which adds to the uncanny."

Check out our new Artist of the Week interview with on our website. Link in bio.

The gallery is open today 1-4! Come by to see Modular Storage featuring works from and .smillie

Modular Storage opening reception is tonight from 6-9! Featuring works from .smillie and 🖇
Wicker Park Fest is happening tonight as well, but there is no fee to enter the festival to get to our space!

Big thank you to for reviewing “How One Becomes What One Was featuring Bruno Smith & Ricardo Partida ( ) for NewCity Art.
Link in bio to read the full article!

*TONIGHT*
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As part of our continued partnership with Soho House Chicago, we will host a public artist talk this evening (6/12) at 7pm by artist Ricardo Partida ( ). The event is free and open to the public, with an RSVP required. Visit the link in bio to be added to the guest list.
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Partida’s work is on display now through July at Ingress Gallery within Soho House Chicago.
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Hope to see you there!

Big thank you to everyone who came out to the opening last night of How One Becomes What One Was, featuring & 🪨💞
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The gallery is open today from 1-4pm. Come and say hi 😘