The Guerrilla Girls have exhibited their artwork worldwide and have been invited into many museums to give their assessment of equality. Two more posters show how they like to use bold humor in their messaging. Photo by Janelle Vonasek/UND Today.
The group’s first color poster probably remains its best-known. Produced in 1989, it included their first “weenie count” taken at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In response to the overwhelming number of female nudes shown in the museum, the poster asks: “Do women have to be naked to get into the Met. Museum?”
It goes on to say: “Less than 4% of the artists in the Modern Art sections are women, but 76% of the nudes are female.”
The text is tucked next to an image of the Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres painting of one of the most famous female nudes in Western art history — this time, however, a gorilla head is placed over the woman’s face.
That’s Guerrilla Girls humor, and viewers have come to expect it in the artists’ messaging. Though the topic is always serious, their artwork has evolved from its original straightforward facts and numbers to a more witty and snarky style that both entertains and makes its audience stop and think.
I am sure, this story will resonate with many who see this for what it is… especially women artists.
I recently was honored to be featured in the NYC based SEE|ME community. The next day, I was banned from the networking site, LinkedIN, which I was a member for about 8 years. reason given, I violated the community guidelines. Here is the post from SEE|ME:
Produced in 1989, it included their first “weenie count” taken at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In response to the overwhelming number of female nudes shown in the museum, the poster asks: “Do women have to be naked to get into the Met. Museum?”
It goes on to say:
The text is tucked next to an image of the Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres painting of one of the most famous female nudes in Western art history — this time, however, a gorilla head is placed over the woman’s face.
That’s Guerrilla Girls humor, and viewers have come to expect it in the artists’ messaging. Though the topic is always serious, their artwork has evolved from its original straightforward facts and numbers to a more witty and snarky style that both entertains and makes its audience stop and think.
Gallery hours: Thurs & Fri 2-6 pm, Sat & Sun 12-4 pm
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
deep figures. survive the Pandemic.
“Soul: Journey” 32″X26″ digitalpainting infused on metal original Nancy Bechtol 2022
ARC, founded in 1973 as a women-run cooperative nonprofit organization, has a long and distinguished history as a cultural institution in the city. ARC’s mission is to bring innovative, emerging and experimental visual art, to a wide range of viewers, and to provide a nurturing atmosphere for the continued development of artistic potential and dialogue. Celebrating 49 years in existence, ARC provides exhibition opportunities and support to artists, across all artistic disciplines including performance, sound, and video. The support ARC offers includes: professional presentation of work, significant financial subsidy of gallery space, group and themed show opportunities, and feedback and encouragement to young and emerging artists. We welcome all people!
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Participating Members: Nancy Fritz – Iris Goldstein – Cait Hardie – Beth LeFauve – Elyse Martin – Ruti Modlin – Cheri Reif Naselli – Randi Shepard – Lee Stanton – Michele Stutts – Michelle Williams
National Members: Laura Cloud – Abigail Engstrand – Nicolei Buendia Gupit
Affiliate Members: Granite Palombo Amit – Kina Bagovska – Nancy Bechtol – Denise Bellezzo – Monica J. Brown – Virginia Carstarphen – Esther Charbit – Jessica Gondek – Carolyne King – Pauline Kochanski – Jane Stevens – Cynthia Vaicunas – Amy Zucker
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“From Jarlshof Pasture” manipulated photo infused on metal 24″ X 30 ” C. 2021 David Bechtol“Broken Wings” digitalpaint/photo on infused metal plate framed 16″x16″ c.2022 Nancy Bechtol“Renascence for Edna ” (detail) color laser print on paper with edges hand colored.10″x8″ c. 2022 James McNeill Mesple’
Featuring
~ David Bechtol ~ James McNeill Mesple’
~ Nancy Bechtol
The Leslie Wolfe Gallery
1763 N North Park Ave 60614 proudly presents the legendary CSA
Exhibition | June 28 through August 5, 2022Gallery Hours | Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM | Saturday 10 AM – 1 PM
The Chicago Society of Artists is a non-profit organization established in 1887. Now well into its second century, CSA is the oldest continuing artist association in the United States. Early members of the Chicago Society of Artists including John Vanderpoel, Ivan Albright, Frances Badger, and LeRoy Neiman, established and maintained high standards for membership that continue today. Much of CSA’s renown is due to member versatility which includes painters, graphic artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, art critics, gallery owners, and art educators. After 135 years, CSA continues to play a significant role in the arts by providing opportunities for artists to share their art production and experiences through a continuing series of exhibitions and educational programming.
All Invited to view this historic group show. Artists in exhibition:
Jose Agustin Andreu, Jon W. Balke, Norman Baugher, David Bechtol, Nancy Bechtol, Shel Howard Beugen, Kathryn A. Budd, Catherine Cajandig, Barbara Eberhard, Anne Farley Gaines, Kathryn Gauthier, Corrie-Lou Livingston Glass, Sandra Holubow, Nikkole Huss, Patricia Coffman Huss, Robert J. Johnson, Gregorio Mejia, James McNeill Mesple’, BettyAnn Mocek, Jacqueline Moses, Donna Nevels, Didier Nolet, Deanna Withers Rallins, Sandra Reibscheid, Gloria Rigoni, Robert Schiltz, Jack Siegel, Jane Stevens, Michael Veltman, John Pitman Weber, Richard Werle, William F. Whiteside, Pat Wright
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David Bechtol Artist Statement
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Photography is an integral part of my life. Each image captured attempts to take the viewer on a journey, to transport them to that place of wonder and grandeur as I experienced it, to feel the sense of awe, beauty and peacefulness. As a boy growing up in rural Michigan, I had many chances to take long, slow walks in the forest, soaking in all the beauty a child sees in nature. Now I use photography to slow down life and try to take in all that nature has to offer as I once did those many years ago. I am a self-taught photographer and have studied the photographic process for over 40 years. My interests include the digital realm where my technical background lets me exploit all that the camera can capture. Throughout my travels, I try to bring back and share a vision of some of the awe-inspiring vistas I encounter. No matter where you are in the world, nature’s extraordinary beauty is around every corner. I believe that great images are always around us. They are ours to capture with our vision and share with the world.
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James Mesple’ Artist Statement
This painting was inspired by the poem “Renascence” by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Ancient Myths, Poetry, and Music inspire my visionary, narrative paintings. As a child, my maternal grandfather told me stories drawn from his Osage (Native American) heritage, creating a bridge to the Classical world, since both cultures are animistic seeing Spirits in everything.
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Nancy Bechtol Artist Statement
Chicago woman artist whose work spans several media, decades and styles. This work has natural formations but you also get the sense of the urban. They contain their own universe. You see an intensity . Earlier in her career, she studied painting with Don Baum, artist and curator, and was influenced by the Hairy Who, and the Chicago Imagists. With an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she was inspired and mentored by pioneering video artist Phil Morton, founder of the Video Area. “My art is really a mixed bag. I adapt to whatever works for the concept. I work in digital media, photography and video, both experimental and documentary style. As an artist I often reinvent myself.”
Screening of “This Is Indian Land~Okee-Chee’s Vision” Tribute to American Indian Center.
Okee-Chee sends Gratitude to those interviewed:
-Two of the Founders of the American Indian Center, both in their 90s
Father Powell, Priest of St Augustine’s Center for Native People
Susan Power, Yanktonai Dakota Sioux
Andrew Johnson, Cherokee Nation
Robert Wapahi, Santee Dakota Sioux
Deborah Valentino, Oneida-Menominee
Karen Turney, Menominee
Narrated by Sharon’s grandson: Lorenzo Gudino, Fort Sill Chirachua Warm Springs Apache-Spirit Lake Dakota Sioux
Location: Comfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago Logan Square, Outdoor Screening.
This Is Indian Land~Okee-Chee’s Vision” trt 33 min. Produced by Shadow Bechtol Studio. Chicago.
Director, Sharon Okee-Chee Skolnick, Fort Sill Chiricahua Apache-Sioux, tribal elder, artist, archivist We are honored . This is truly Native and Chicago History. Tribute to American Indian Center. Chicago.
The History of Our long journey, to produce this indie film, produced by David and Nancy Bechtol
2015-2017 (production)
2017 premiered at The American Indian Center
2018 in the collection at the Newberry Library
2019 FNFVF- In the First Nation Film and Video Festival presented at Newberry Library. Chicago
2020 limited cablecast on CANTV to share with wider community
Screening of “This Is Indian Land~Okee-Chee’s Vision”
Location: Comfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago Logan Square, Outdoor Screening.
Sept. 28, 2021
Chuquimarca presents via Zoom, online: request link to attend. Contact: info@ciquimarca.com
Discussion/presentation about the (1977) Anisinabe Waki-Aztlan exhibition. with Carlos Cumpian, Sal Vega, Dylan A.T. Miner, Ph.D , Jose Juan Benevidas.
The legendary exhibit featured 52 indigenous and Chicano artists, organized by MARCh, and the Chicago Indian Artist Guild at Harry S Truman College, Chicago..
This Is Indian Land~Okee-Chee’s Vision” trt 33 min. Produced by Shadow Bechtol Studio. Chicago.
Director, Sharon Okee-Chee Skolnick, Fort Sill Chiricahua Apache-Sioux, tribal elder, artist, archivist We are honored . This is truly Native and Chicago History. Tribute to American Indian Center. Chicago.
Our long journey, to produce this indie film, produced by David and Nancy Bechtol
2015-2017 (production)
2017 premiered at The American Indian Center
2018 in the collection at the Newberry Library
2019 FNFVF- In the First Nation Film and Video Festival presented at Newberry Library. Chicago
2020 limited cablecast on CANTV to share with wider community
Screening of “This Is Indian Land~Okee-Chee’s Vision”
Location: Comfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago Logan Square, Outdoor Screening.
Sept. 28, 2021
Chuquimarca presents via Zoom, online: request link to attend. Contact: info@ciquimarca.com
Discussion/presentation about the (1977) Anisinabe Waki-Aztlan exhibition. with Carlos Cumpian, Sal Vega, Dylan A.T. Miner, Ph.D , Jose Juan Benevidas.
The legendary exhibit featured 52 indigenous and Chicano artists, organized by MARCh, and the Chicago Indian Artist Guild at Harry S Truman College, Chicago..
Sharon Okee-Chee Skolnick was part of the original exhibit
Sharon Okee-Chee Skolnick, at home. 2017 photo by Nancy Bechtol
This is Indian Land-Okee-Chee’s Vision is an intimate portrait of one of the oldest Indian Centers in the USA. Filmed at the original location in Chicago. Native American History through the eyes of first time director, and Fort Sill Apache Sioux.
Tribute to the American Indian Center
CANTV, Channel 19
sept 18 12 pm Saturday
sept 25 1:10 pm Saturday
sept 25 6:55 pm Saturday
CAN TV – CHICAGO ACCESS NETWORK TV. OKEE-Chee a special Viewing Opportunity!
Sharon (Little Blue Bird) Okee -Chee Skolnick, Fort Sill Apache Sioux , Woman Director, and Shadow Bechtol Studio, are So very honored to have “This Is Indian Land: Okee-Chee’s Vision” showing on Chicago Access Network TV
See it on your TV! Honoring the American Indian Center of Chicago, a true gift to the community:
Please join the collective membership of ARC for its annual Members’ Exhibition! View artwork from its talented and diverse membership.
ARC, founded in 1973 as a women-run cooperative organization, has a long and distinguished history as a cultural institution in the city. ARC’s mission is to bring innovative, emerging and experimental visual art, to a wide range of viewers, and to provide a nurturing atmosphere for the continued development of artistic potential and dialogue. Celebrating 48 years in existence, ARC provides exhibition opportunities and support to artists, across all artistic disciplines including performance, sound, and video. The support ARC offers includes: professional presentation of work, significant financial subsidy of gallery space, group and themed show opportunities, and feedback and encouragement to young and emerging artists.
Celebrate another great year of existence during the Opening Reception on Friday, September 10, from 5-8pm!
Participating Members: Granite Palombo Amit – Laura Cloud – Abigail Engstrand – Nancy Fritz – Iris Goldstein – Cait Hardie – Elyse Martin – Ruti Modlin – Cheri Reif Naselli – Randi Shepard – Lee Stanton – Michele Stutts – Michelle Williams
Affiliate Members: Kina Bagovska – Nancy Bechtol – Denise Bellezzo – Monica J. Brown – Virginia Carstarphen – Michele Corazzo – Esther Charbit – Jessica Gondek – Kristina Gosh – Pauline Kochanski – Cynthia Vaicunas – Amy Zucker
Woman Director & Tribal Elder FILM: Okee-Chee’s “This Is Indian Land: Okee-Chee’s Vision” Cablecast – CANTV Sept 2020 Dates just announced!
Published on September 3, 2020
Nancy BechtolShadow Bechtol Studio/Artist; Photographer/Media Specialist; APA Photojournalist172 articles
CAN TV – CHICAGO ACCESS NETWORK TV. OKEE-Chee a special Public Viewing Opportunity!
Sharon (Little Blue Bird) Okee -Chee Skolnick, Fort Sill Apache Sioux , Woman Director, and Shadow Bechtol Studio, are So very honored to have “This Is Indian Land: Okee-Chee’s Vision” showing on Chicago Access Network TV Channel 21
See it on your TV! Honoring the American Indian Center of Chicago, a true gift to the community:
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