4ART INC GALLERY NEWS

3rd FRIDAYS @ 4ART GALLERY

2011-07-20T09:32:00.000-07:00

COMING SOON!! Artist Video Chronicles ...... STAY TUNED!

Next 3rd Friday opening Event: August 19th 2011 7pm-10pm.

Artist Include:
George Lindmark
Tim Hughes
Marc H. Schoenberg
Alessandra Posada
Jenny Learner
Sonia Katz
Tom Keefer
Charles Heppner
Michael Angelo Gagliardi
Richard Benoit
Connie Nestler
Robin Monique Rios

Please Visit www.4artinc.com to view artist websites

APRIL 15TH @ 4ART INC GALLERY

2011-04-05T14:42:00.000-07:00

Artist's Reception Friday APRIL 15th 7pm-10pm

1029 West 35th Street - Chicago / 773-254-5100 / www.4artinc.com / rrios@4artinc.com

4Art Inc Gallery is located on the 4th floor of the Zhou B Art Center -

Four floors of artists studio's and Galleries all under one Dynamic Roof!!

4Art Chronicles April 15, 2011

Robin Monique Rios introduces her newest piece, as part of The Observation Series,

She

5ft x 20in.

The Observation Series sprang to life seven years ago and continues to grow. In this digital art series, Rios combines original photography with donated X-rays and MRIs, resulting in pieces that are as deeply personal-each piece is created with an effort to find understanding and acceptance in the world around her-as they are universal; Rios invites viewers to take their own physical, psychological, and emotional journeys in an attempt to explore life's internalized longings. These limited edition fine art prints are collected by people across the country.

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4Art Welcomes New Collective Member: JENNIFER MOORE

Jennifer Moore, a Chicago native, is a film/emulsion based and digital photographer. She holds a BA in Art History and Photography and a Masters in Photography from Governors State University. As a photo artist, Jennifer's images span in content and printing techniques. Her goal is to capture more than just an image on a piece of paper, Moore desires to share with her audience vision, emotion and moment. Moore has regularly showed her work and has won numerous awards. Jennifer is an Associate Professor of Photography at the Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago.

4ART GALLERY COLLECTIVE MEMBERS GROUP

- From Left to Right -
Alessandra Posada, Charles Heppner, Melissa Kolbusz (wired), Tom Keefer, Tim Hughes,
CJ Hungerman, George Lindmark, Tom Wilson, Jennifer Moore, Sonia Katz,
Michael Angelo Gagliardi, Robin Monique Rios.

4Art's collective group provides artists not only with a venue to exhibit their art, it provides personal and technical support as well as a unique creative arena where they can be inspired as well as inspire. Our cohesive atmosphere allows artists a rare opportunity to learn and grow in a diverse environment. 4Art has been an artist run Gallery since 2003 and Owner/Artist Robin Monique Rios has dedicated herself to the continued support and mentoring of artists and art enthusiasts alike.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

: JOIN 4Art Gallery's AMAZINGLY DIVERSE & TALENTED COLLECTIVE GROUP : Click For more information/submission application

4Art Inc Gallery, 1029 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 / 773-254-5100 / rrios@4artinc.com / www.4artinc.com

FEBRUARY 18TH - ARTIST RECEPTION

2011-02-09T14:38:00.000-08:00

4Art Inc Gallery: 1029 West 35th Street - Chicago

4th floor of the Zhou B Art Center / 773-254-5100

Friday February 18th 7pm-10pm (Free-Open to the Public)

Our Members are comprised of a diverse group of talented artists. These artists are hand selected by owner/artist Robin Monique Rios and range from emerging - established. "It has always been my mission to mentor and inspire and what better way than to put together an amazing group of artists from all walks of life and of varying experience. I am working on my eighth year of being in the gallery business; I am proud of all I have accomplished over the years and I look forward to what lies ahead. Our group isn't just a gallery of artists; it is a family of artists."

4Art is excited to announce that we will have four Amazing Collective Members joining us:

Pen and Ink artist CJ Hungerman. Hailing from the steel town of Pittsburgh, PA; CJ has completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in graphic design from West Liberty State College and a BFA in painting from West Virginia University and from there attended Northern Illinois University and received his MFA majoring in Painting. CJ's work; The RANDOM ROBOT ATTACKS are mindless drones battling one another for no reason at all, endlessly.

Charles Heppner: New Series- tin soldiers

The label tin soldier is in reference to the song “One Tin Soldier” from the movie “Billy Jack”. The song is about the value of world peace—it is the greatest treasure. Heppner’s tin soldiers are representative of women, who work silently, tirelessly in the banal actions of everyday life. They have lost identities except for their first name. Their actions and appearances are lost or twisted. Remnants of writing smudged on their bodies suggests the hidden history of each. They are truly some of the soldiers for peace on earth. Charles Heppner is a multi-disciplined artist living in the South Chicago neighborhood in one of the greenest home in Chicago. He is happy to be back showing with 4Art.

California Artist Alessandra Posada; Every painting I create is an illustrated chapter of a life story. Opposite concepts and personal representations of universal archetypes are the main subjects of my paintings. I believe death and life, the reality and fantasy, the myth and the fact, welcoming and farewell, simplicity and complexity, joy and sadness share the reality of every story. I believe the irony is what our history as a society and as individuals is greatly made of and I enjoy creating the symbols to describe it. Organic tissues and other forms of matter are an inspiration to design these fragments of life.

Michelle-Renee Perkins is a mixed media painter. Through my work, I feel that I am communicating to my ancestors whether by means of materials or subject matter. There are materials that have personal and or historical relevance that become tools, which speak to my African-American and Native-American past. I do not place limitations on the materials that I work with, but I feel that the struggle of those that have gone before me involved the use and reuse of natural, found, made and altered objects. Therefore, by using items such as soil, clothing, flowers, bones, roots, photographs, hair, and recycled found objects, I am reinforcing my themes through the use of materials. At the same time, I am addressing the history and spirituality of objects and images that I generate.

ARTIST IN ACTION
Live Demonstration by Tim Hughes

January 21st, ARTISTS RECEPTION

2011-01-19T10:00:00.000-08:00

Let's kick off the New Year with a BANG!!

Friday January 21st 7pm-10pm @ 4Art Inc Gallery

4Art is excited to announce that we will have two Amazing Guest Artists joining us this month:

Pen and Ink artist CJ Hungerman. Hailing from the steel town of Pittsburgh, PA; CJ has completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in graphic design from West Liberty State College and a BFA in painting from West Virgina University and from there attended Northern Illinois University and received his MFA majoring in Painting. CJ's work; The RANDOM ROBOT ATTACKS are mindless drones battling one another for no reason at all, endlessly.

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The Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago (ILIAC) Student Photographic Society will exhibit works from twelve amazing photographers. The Students aspire to create a non-competitive atmosphere in which students can bridge connections to their professional future through involvement outside of the classroom. We strive to provide a forum for student discussion regarding the photography industry; jobs and internships; personal enrichment; school, regional, national and international issues. The goal of SPS ILIAC is to create a framework that provides a vehicle to incubate, collaborate, network, educate, enhance community, and support the development of future professionals. “Imagine” Dare to imagine a world full of endless possibilities. A world where our dreams become reality and anything is possible. In this series, these images will evoke fantasy, wonder, and the extraordinary. These are pictures made of invented concepts. By projecting contemporary ideas, aesthetics, and experiences through the lens of imagination and dreams, we aim to create a world of endless possibilities. We aim to blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Take a picture, take a journey, dream a little dream and see where it leads you.

Above image is a sample of students work that will be exhibiting in this months show. [From left - right] Charles Smith, Erica Cespedes, Laine Heue.

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Our Members are comprised of a diverse group of talented artists. These artists are hand selected by owner/artist Robin Monique Rios and range from emerging - established. "It has always been my mission to mentor and inspire and what better way than to put together an amazing group of artists from all walks of life and of varying experience. I am working on my eighth year of being in the gallery business; I am proud of all I have accomplished over the years and I look forward to what lies ahead. Our group isn't just a gallery of artists, it is a family of artists."

CLICK FOR:

ARTISTS SUBMISSION/APPLICATION

DECEMBER @ 4ART GALLERY

2010-11-30T13:22:00.000-08:00

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Tis' the Season for Giving Art!!

Join us for our Holiday Artists Reception. Meet the Artists, See work being created live by George Lindmark. Purchase beautiful art for your friends and family this holiday season. Art makes a wonderful unique gift! Our Artists will have many selections $200 and under.

4Art Welcomes new Collective Member:

Tim Hughes

Opening: Friday December 17th 2010 (7pm-10pm)

Location: 1029 West 35th Street, Chicago (4Art Gallery - 4th floor)

Also Check out 4Art's Owner/Artist Robin Monique Rios New Product line
"Just in Time for the Holidays"

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NOVEMBER 19th @ 4Art Inc Gallery

2010-10-28T11:35:00.000-07:00

ARTISTS RECEPTION FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH 7PM-10PM

4ART WELCOMES NEW TO THE COLLECTIVE GROUP

Travis Mitchell - Ink & Mixed Media

MichaelAngelo Gagliardi - Mixed Media

The Path of the Artist can be difficult to navigate on their own. At 4Art Inc Gallery the collective group is in place to band together in support of each other and most importantly help to inspire one another. Our cohesive atmosphere allows each individual artist a rare opportunity to thrive in a creative, unique environment. 4Art has been an artist run Gallery since 2003 and Owner/Artist Robin Monique Rios has dedicated herself to the continued support and mentoring of artists and art enthusiasts alike.

October 15th @ 4Art Inc Gallery

2010-09-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

ALSO

4Art Inc Gallery Collective Members Group, Located on the 4th floor.

DANIEL NOLAN -Resin & Mixed Media

SONIA KATZ -Collage

TERRY DIXON -Mixed Media

MAYA KALABIC -Acrylic

GEORGE LINDMARK -oil

MELISSA KOLBUSZ (wired) -recycled & surplus jewelry

DERAIL HOWERY -Illustration

ROBIN MONIQUE RIOS -Digital Art & Chessboards

TOM KEEFER -Mixed Media

TOM WILSON -Acrylic/Oils

NICHOLAS DEPEDER -Mixed Media

OCTOBERS GUEST ARTIST

Alexander "RHOM" Maljan -Mixed Media

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4ART INC GALLERY IS ALSO PARTICIPATING IN THE BRIDGEPORT ARTWALK
SATURDAY OCTOBER 16TH AND SUNDAY 17TH NOON-7PM

@ ZHOU B ART CENTER, 1029 W. 35TH STREET

4 FLOORS OF ARTISTS STUDIO'S AND GALLERIES.

CUSTOM FRAMING @ 4ART INC GALLERY

2010-07-27T12:42:00.000-07:00

JULY @ 4ART INC GALLERY

2010-07-02T10:04:00.000-07:00

This Month, Friday JULY 16, 2010, the 4Art Inc Gallery will hold its monthly 3rd Friday Artists Reception from 7pm-10pm. Our Guest's will also have the opportunity to explore 4 floors of art galleries and artists studio's within the Zhou B Art Center.

"One Building - 4 floors of uniquely defined and creative art spaces!!"

4Art Inc Gallery is one the most enduring and successful art galleries in Chicago. The Gallery has been fully owned and operated by native Robin Monique Rios since October 2003 and has obtained a large and loyal base of artists and clientele that is dedicated to the survival and reputation of the Fine Arts scene in Chicago.

4Art Inc Gallery is located on the 4th floor of the Internationally renowned Zhou B Art Center, which is nestled in the charming neighborhood of Bridgeport. The Gallery consists of a striking arrangement of eight collective artists, who are dedicated to providing the gallery with evolving bodies of work. The gallery also provides opportunities for a guest artist to exhibit monthly, as well as an open call for artists through its Art Diaries Series, a miniature art exhibit, which rotates on a quarterly basis.

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4Art is Proud to Welcome our newest Collective Member: George Lindmark

"Welcome to my series of portraits exploring the cultural variety of modern women from the Chicago metro area. My goal is to present to the viewer a glimpse into the personality of each subject and reveal the strength of character and individualism that redefines contemporary ideas of feminine beauty."

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4Art's Collective is made up of a diversity of talented artists. Mediums include; oil, acrylic and mixed media paintings, photography, Illustration, collage, digital art and sculpture.

"COME AND SEE WHAT OUR ARTISTS HAVE CREATED FOR THIS MONTHS SHOW!!"

Cheery nature and abstract still life's; hand painted paper & mixed media collage by Sonia Katz

Eclectic, metaphorical style that is both gritty and elegant; mixed media paintings by Dennis Burke

Visual interpretation of life through shape, motion & science; oil & acrylic paintings by Tom Wilson

Whimsical; playful innocence meets Sci-Fi; acrylic paintings by Maya Kalabic

Jewelry made entirely from reclaimed and surplus industrial materials by Melissa Kolbusz [wired]

Unique & intricate Chessboards that are unlike anything you've ever seen. Digital Art that provokes the mind, body and spirit; by Robin Monique Rios

Detailed freehand line drawings from Illustrator & comic book artist Derail Howery

Diverse, rotating, collection of oils, acrylics, wired sculpture, prints by Chicago Artist Nicholas Depeder

Surreal SnapShots of mixed media artist Tom Keefer

Macro-Compositions by photographer Janae Kernes

NEW!! Portrait & fantasy artist GEORGE LINDMARK

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4Art's Owner/Artist Robin Monique Rios

NEW!! SHOP PAGE
CHECK OUT HER: Mugs, Skatedecks & Mouse Pads.
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Visit Robin's SKATEBOARD EXHIBIT @ Kristoffer's Cafe
Opening Friday July 9th - July 31st.
1733 S. Halsted Chicago, IL 60608 / 312-829-4150
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ART DIARIES: RETREAT

This is the THIRD, 2010 installation of Art Diaries; a quarterly - themed exhibition which allows the artists complete creative control in thier interpretation of the theme. Although the artists must work within the miniature 4"x4" size the concept and choice of medium are without Bounds. These mini-Master pieces are perfect to add to your collection and are great for gift giving. Price range will always be within $150 - $250.

:Call for Artists : "Conquer" Deadline: Sept 3rd, 2010

Artwork by: Laura Lein-Svencner

CENTERLINE 2010 EXHIBITION @ Zhou B Art Center - Chicago

2010-06-23T13:33:00.000-07:00

VOTE FOR 4ART!!

2010-06-03T15:06:00.000-07:00

Best of Chicago 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
"Best Art Gallery"

Robin Monique Rios New Product Site

2010-05-25T12:45:00.000-07:00

Create personalized gifts at Zazzle.

Exclusive Only @ 4Art Inc Gallery!!

2010-05-14T10:16:00.000-07:00

NEW Jewelry Designs by Robin Monique Rios

On Sale Now!! Get them while supplies last.

3rd Friday's @ 4Art Inc Gallery: Friday June 18th 7pm-10pm

4Art Inc Gallery is one the most enduring and successful art galleries in Chicago. The Gallery has been fully owned and operated by native Robin Monique Rios since October 2003 and has obtained a large and loyal base of artists and clientele that is dedicated to the survival and reputation of the Fine Arts scene in Chicago.

4Art is dedicated to the highest standards in both the selection and presentation of diverse works of art. They have a built a strong and anticipatory reputation for exhibiting a vast array of talented and innovative artists, thru a variety or media. 4Art is proud to have created the perfect creative arena for both artists and art enthusiasts. 4Art is committed to maintaining an intimate and personal environment for its working artists, while preserving it's success as a prestigious and thought provoking venue.

One Building - 4 floors of uniquely defined and creative art spaces!

4Art Inc Gallery is located on the 4th floor of the Internationally renowned Zhou B Art Center, which is nestled in the charming neighborhood of Bridgeport. The Gallery consists of a striking arrangement of eight collective artists, who are dedicated to providing the gallery with evolving bodies of work. The gallery also provides opportunities for a guest artist to exhibit monthly, as well as an open call for artists through its Art Diaries Series, a miniature art exhibit, which rotates on a quarterly basis.

For more information: http://www.4artinc.com/

For media inquiries, interview opportunities please contact Robin Monique Rios, 773-254-5100, rrios@4artinc.com. 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609.

4Art’s Collective Group:

4Art Welcomes Photographer Janae Kernes.

Janae Kernes was born in Woodstock, IL on April 1, 1981, yes April fools day! Janae has always had a love for nature and it's beauty. Little did she know that love of nature would turn into a passion for photography. She started out using a one time use camera when she was little. Then as Janae grew older she graduated to a Minolta 35mm film camera. Janae is a self taught photographer. Even though she has never gone to school for photography, Janae is always studying books and talking to seasoned professionals to help guide her along her way. Janae hopes to take an individual on a journey into the picture, to see it not as she does or as anyone else might see it but how you see it personally. Janae state: The world holds in it's grasp endless beauty. To be able to capture just a glimpse of it is a privilege. You don't have to be a professional to get that one in a million shot, you just have to be there. www.photography81.ifp3.com

-Freehand line work of Illustrator & comic book artist Derail Howery
-Cheery nature and abstract still life's; paper/mixed media collage by Sonia Katz

-Eclectic, metaphorical and a style that is both gritty and elegant; mixed media paintings by Dennis Burke

-Visual interpretation of life through shape, motion and science; oil & acrylic paintings by Tom Wilson

-Whimsical; playful innocence meets Sci-Fi; acrylic paintings by Maya Kalabic

-A collection of jewelry made entirely from reclaimed and surplus industrial materials by Melissa Kolbusz [wired]

-Surreal and imaginative snapshots of life’s adversities and events; mixed media on paper by Tom Keefer

-Unique & intricate Chessboards that are unlike anything you've ever seen. Digital Art that provokes the mind, body and spirit; NEW Jewelry Design's by Robin Monique Rios

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR SUBMISSION INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS.

ART DIARIES - Miniature art quarterly exhibition. "Retreat" July - Sept show Deadline June 4th.

"SOMNAMBULIST" dream themed Annual Group show. Sept - Oct 2010 DEADLINE July 20th.

EARTH DAY....from [wired]

2010-04-22T14:25:00.000-07:00

Hey Earth dwellers, even though every day is Earth Day around here, check out the Earth Day Section on the [wired] Etsy site for some special offers.

Also, I just added a 'My Etsy' tab to my Facebook page so you can make an easy link to see what's available any day - become a fan!
Free delivery and and special discounts on 10 of my most popular designs - yes, including the Chaos bracelet.

Members of the 4Art Inc mailing list will receive a surprise gift with purchase by typing 4ART into the buyer’s comment box.

Please feel free to pass on this offer to your friends and family.

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Woman - Ovation Photo

2010-04-09T08:24:00.000-07:00

Woman - Ovation Photo

SPRING EXHIBITION @ 4ART INC GALLERY

2010-04-03T15:09:00.000-07:00

images left to right: Nicholas Depeder, wire armature series. Tom Wilson mixed media painting & Illustrations by Derail Howery. Guest Artist Hannah Berestizhevsky ,mixed media.

Artists Reception: Friday April 16th 7pm-10pm
Location: 4Art Inc 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago [ Zhou B Art Center ]

ART DIARIES Presents:

"BOUND"
We are very excited to present our 2nd quarter miniature art exhibition. We have over a dozen diverse and talented artists. "A MUST SEE!"

Image: by Robin Monique Rios, mixed media

We are also excited to exhibit new works by our COLLECTIVE ARTISTS:

-Robin M. Rios -digital art/chessboards
-Melissa Kolbusz -jewelry
-Sonia Katz -collage
-Derail Howery -illustration
-Maya Kalabic -acrylic
-Tom Wilson -mixed media
-Tina Turner -mixed media
-Dennis Burke -mixed media

Image: Dennis Burke, "Broken Heart" mixed media

APRIL GUEST ARTISTS:
Hannah Berestizhevsky -Mixed Media
Nicholas Depeder - Oil Painting

IN THE NEWS!!

4Art along side the Zhou Brothers and other artists in the center were interviewed for a new WGN-TV & CLTV SHOW called "CHICAGO'S BEST" will air Sunday nights at 10pm on WGN-TV Premiering April 18 & 22nd.

"Somnambulist" Annual Group Exhibition @ 4Art Inc Gallery

2010-03-16T13:30:00.000-07:00

"We spend an entire third of our lives sleeping-that's years spent in the dream world, in an entirely different realm, untouched by the crises of our waking lives; all you are left with is your Self, confronting the fabrications of your own mind. If it's only you, with no one else to cloud your thoughts, what would happen if you were able to take full control of your dream life and use it as the sketchbook for the final canvas of your waking life?"

4Art Inc Gallery asks imaginative and innovative artists, of all media, to explore and implore our dreams in Somnambulist.

Somnambulist marks the launch of 4Art's highly anticipated annual curated show, kick-starting in September and overlapping with Chicago Artist's Month in October. The show will take place in the second floor exhibition space of the internationally renowned Zhou B Art Center. The space is 14,000 square feet in size, with 12 feet high ceilings.

4Art is open to a variety of media, including but not limited to: sculpture, graphic and digital art, oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, mixed media, video installation, and performance art.

Submission Deadline: July 20, 2010

See website for more information/application:

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4Art Inc. 1029 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 / 773-254-5100 / www.4artinc.com / rrios@4artinc.com

March 19, 2010 Exhibition

2010-03-10T10:35:00.000-08:00

Exhibition: Friday March 19th

Time: 7pm-10pm

Location: 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago - 773-254-5100

Over the past six and a half years, 4Art has, with great enthusiasm and success, exhibited hundreds of innovative and thought-provoking artwork by artists of many different backgrounds and levels of experience. 4Art is dedicated in providing an intimate and inviting environment for artists and art enthusiasts to connect with one another.

4Art Inc is located on the 4th floor of the Zhou B Art Center. The center is located in the heart of Bridgeport and is Chicago’s newest art destinations. The Center presents a vibrant mix of art galleries, art studios and the Zhou B. Cafe. The Third Friday openings are eclectic and enthusiastic events featuring gallery openings and open studios for artists from Chicago and abroad, and Robin Monique Rios, owner of 4Art Inc. Gallery, is proud to be rooted in such a vibrant setting.

Our March exhibition will tantalize the senses, just in time for Spring! Let the artists guide you through the freehand line work of Illustrator & comic book artist Derail Howery to the sophisticated impressionistic portrait painting of artist Tina Turner :

This months artists line up also includes:

Cheery nature and abstract still life’s; paper/mixed media collage by Sonia Katz
Eclectic, metaphorical and a style that is both gritty and elegant; mixed media paintings by Dennis Burke
Visual interpretation of life through shape, motion and science; oil & acrylic paintings by Tom Wilson
Whimsical; playful innocence meets Sci-Fi; acrylic paintings by Maya Kalabic
A collection of jewelry made entirely from reclaimed and surplus industrial materials by Melissa Kolbusz [wired]
Unique & intricate Chessboards that are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Digital Art that provokes the mind, body and spirit; by Robin Monique Rios

March Guest Artists:

Eric Bessel

"Woman with Silver Hair Close Up"
C-Type Print
36" x 30"

4Art also welcomes RETURNING GUEST ARTISTS:

Cherish Tierney - Cast Glass & Mixed Media
Nicholas Depeder - Oil & Mixed Media

February @ 4Art Inc Gallery

2010-01-29T14:37:00.000-08:00

FEBRUARY'S OPENING: FRIDAY 19TH 7PM-10PM

1029 w. 35th Street, Chicago 773-254-5100

4Art Inc Gallery is located on the 4th Floor

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This months GUEST ARTIST: Cherish Tierney

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4Art also welcomes, New to the Collective, painter Tina Turner.

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This months Featured Artist our very own

SONIA KATZ

Sonia Katz is a Chicago-based abstract artist whose work has been exhibited and collected nationwide. Trained as a sculptor, Sonia specializes in creating original collage paintings. Using her dynamic artwork to express her views on nature and the world around her, Sonia paints colorful patterns on Japanese paper, cuts the paper into unique shapes, and pastes them down on heavy watercolor paper. Of her work, Sonia describes, “I am imagining these shapes as real objects having weight and motion. They may balance on one another, float, fall, or combine into structures. The colors and actions of these shapes combine to create a harmony almost like music, to stir emotion in a language without words.”

Sonia was educated at the University of Chicago, where she earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees; at Cambridgeshire Technical College in England; and at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She concentrated in sculpture from 1960 to 1979, using stone, plastics, bronze, and steel, and began collage in 1980. Sonia has also taught, written critical reviews, and worked in arts organizations.

Some of Sonia's newest pieces:

"Tea Party" Collage

"Fruit Bowl" Collage

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ART DIARIES "UNLEASHED" is in its second month of exhibition. We have a fantastic display of creative and diverse artists which has already inspired many artists to create a piece for the next quarters show.

HOLIDAY EXHIBITION @ 4ART INC GALLERY

2009-12-02T09:55:00.000-08:00

WHEN: Friday December 11th 7pm-10pm. (Note: we moved up the reception due to the holidays)

We will have a very special guest Artist Yury Kanzburg you can view some of his work (Artwanted)

Our Very own Sonya Freyman will be creating live as part of our long running Artist in Action Series.

We also have some amazing pieces by Maya Kalabic, a california artist who's work is really making an impact within the Cali art curcuit.

Don't miss it!!

FALL EXHIBITION - NOVEMBER 20TH 2009

2009-10-30T09:19:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20th 2009 7pm-10pm
show title: 4Art Inc Gallery Fall Exhibition

Artists: Robin M. Rios - mixed media, Melissa Kolbusz [wired] - jewelry, Magdalena Lis - oil, Sonia Katz - collage, Dennis Burke - mixed media, Chantal Philipon-Cegede - Aqua media, Sonya Freyman - mixed media, Derail Howery - Illustration/Comic Book.

4Art Inc Gallery Presents...

2009-10-30T09:11:00.000-07:00

4” x 4” Exhibition

4Art Inc Gallery is proud to present Art Diaries a provocative
NEW series that asks artists to look within themselves & visually
“write” what is usually unspoken.

This is a National call for artist / all media.
Art Diaries is a quarterly, themed exhibition which will be
launched January 2010.

For submission information/application: http://www.4ArtInc.com ,click submission info

AN ART COMMUNITY....AT LAST!!

2009-07-18T14:05:00.000-07:00

SEPTEMBER......................

The time is finally here! We at 4Art invite all to join us this September as we rejoice in the relocation to the internationally renowned Zhou B. Art Center. Our accompanying entourage of artists will include: Robin Monique Rios, Melissa Kolbusz [wired], Magdalena Lis, Sarah Raskey, Agnieszka Kulon, Sonia Katz, Robert C. Anderson, Angel Silva, and Chantal Philipon Cegede.

Our philosophy of mentoring and empowering artists while engaging art enthusiasts will continue as 4Art recharges itself with new artistic undertakings. This includes a unique venture in installation work by Agnieszka Kulon featuring a live performance of fashionable garments, which will be unveiled at our SEPTEMBER 18th GRAND OPENING SHOW.

Join us every 3rd Friday of the month from 7pm-10pm at 1029 W. 35th St. 4th floor. 4Art welcomes all to share in our enthusiasm and excitement of our new space!

The BUZZ is “Bridgeport art scene!!” DON’T MISS IT!

OCTOBER......................

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th 2009 7pm-10pm
show title: 404 error: File not found (As part of Chicago Artists Month and en lieu of this years theme)

4Art Inc is a group of diverse Chicago artists whose mediums are reflections of both the new and traditional media.

FEATURED This Month:
we will have an interactive installation piece by Agnieszka Kulon; this is a performance, video installation & fashion, a collective effort by a group of artists, Agnieszka calls: "WE ARE" These Artists include:
Agnieszka Kulon fashion/photography imagery http://kreatia.com/
Cleveland Dean painter/fine art
Chuck Przybyl video/photography
Edyta Stepien's video/photography
Music: Dj Madrid & DJ Sean Haley

CHECK OUT "WE ARE" TEASER:

We will also be showcasing works by Photographer Robert C. Anderson whose work is geared toward our local community regarding the city’s urban decay and forgotten people. Digital Art and unique Chessboard designs by Robin Rios, her work is both interactive and technology driven. Sarah Raskey, mixed media artist whose outreach program speaks out and supports art and community on a global level. Melissa Kolbusz will be showcasing a number of jewelry pieces that are all from recycled and surplus materials. Other Artists include: Magdalena Lis - oil, Sonia Katz - collage, Chantal Philipon-Cegede - Aqua media, Angel Silva - mixed media.