ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL: Chicago Art Says… Feb 1, 2019 opening.. come=engage!
ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL is a collection of 23 artworks featuring works from 14 different artists. All artworks reference the important issues that our upcoming mayor will soon face. Between the ousting of Ed Burke and alderman elections, Chicago really has a chance to choose how it proceeds into the future. Even on a national level all issues have a local consequence, but local politics are the first step in a path to national influence.
Featured Artists:
Alfonse Pagano, Anne Evans, Brian Morgan, Denise Poloyac, James Mesple,Kaitlyn Hwang, Kelly Mathews, Kelly Witte, Laura Lee Junge, Mark Nelson,Nancy Bechtol, Peter Broitman, Richard Laurent, Tiphanie Spencer
ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL, runs February 1, 2018 – March 3, 2019, with an artist’s reception, Friday, February 1, 2019 from 6:00-10:00 pm.
ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL
Group Exhibit
February 1 – March 3, 2019
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, February 1, 2019 6-10PM
The Jackson Junge Gallery presents ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL, its first group exhibition of the 2019 season. The exhibition features 23 works of art in various mediums by artists from all around the United States. The opening will be hosted on Friday, February 1, 2019, with an artist’s reception from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Admission is FREE to the public.
It has been claimed that all politics are local. The Legislated and Executive branches of the United States government are currently at a standstill and numerous Americans are wondering what the future of our great country will be. Many of the current national issues are relevant to the citizens of Chicago, a city that is both known for its great leaders and “windy” politicians. In September of 2018, Rham Emanuel announced that he would not be running for re-election as Mayor, shocking the citizens of Chicago. A record-breaking number of 15 candidates currently have put their names on the ballot. The prospect of a new Mayor is always an exciting one. The upcoming change of leadership will address and stir the debate about what is best for our great city. This exhibition touches on subjects including the current outlook of the United States, unlawful incarceration, Black Lives Matter, gun control, police brutality, women’s rights, the environment, immigration, big business development, and LGBTQIA rights.
ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL is a collection of 23 artworks featuring works from 14 different artists. All artworks reference the important issues that our upcoming mayor will soon face. Between the ousting of Ed Burke and alderman elections, Chicago really has a chance to choose how it proceeds into the future. Even on a national level all issues have a local consequence, but local politics are the first step in a path to national influence.
Artists:
Alfonse Pagano, Anne Evans, Brian Morgan, Denise Poloyac, James Mesple, Kaitlyn Hwang, Kelly Mathews, Kelly Witte, Laura Lee Junge, Mark Nelson, Nancy Bechtol,Peter Broitman, Richard Laurent, Tiphanie Spencer
ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL runs February 1, 2019 – March 3, 2019 and is curated by Gallery Director Chris Jackson, Assistant Gallery Director Kaitlyn Miller and Gallery Assistant Jordan High.
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Exhibition Artwork
- PIGEON RAHM
- Artist: Brian Morgan
- PAN’S GARDEN, THE FIVE SENSES
- Artist: James Mesple
- YELLING AT BUSSES
- Artist: Brian Morgan
- MONKEY SUIT
- Artist: Laura Lee Junge
- RELIC
- Artist: Alfonse Pagano
- CELL BLOCK
- Artist: Anne Evans
- DEMANDING JUSTICE
- Artist: Denise Poloyac
- PROTEST
- Artist: Denise Poloyac
- SO MANY GUNS
- Artist: Denise Poloyac
- STOP POLICE VIOLENCE
- Artist: Denise Poloyac
- MARCH FOR OUR LIVE CHICAGO SKYLINE
- Artist: Kaitlyn Hwang
- EVERY OTHER HOUR
- Artist: Kelly Mathews
- WHO OWNS THIS
- Artist: Kelly Mathews
- NOT UP FOR GRABS
- Artist: Kelly Witte
- HOUSE OF BOOZE
- Artist: Mark Nelson
- LIBERTY WELCOMES ANCESTORS AND IMMIGRANTS
- Artist: Nancy Bechtol
- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
- Artist: Peter Broitman
- GUN VIOLENCE
- Artist: Richard Laurent
- LE MACHINE
- Artist: Richard Laurent
- PIMPIN’ WITH THE MAN
- Artist: Richard Laurent
- TRANSGENDER
- Artist: Richard Laurent
- DON’T SHOOT
- Artist: Tiphanie Spencer