Artists Making Do & Fixing Up @ Zolla/Lieberman Gallery

Art Making in an Era of Tightened Belts & Pinched Pennies

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Sometimes art dealers get along with their staff so well they even let them take the reins once in a while. Two long-time gallery managers at the venerable Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, Rachel Kalom and Brian Gillham, have just curated a show that addresses the elephant in most rooms -- not to mention houses and art galleries -- the recession. This group show featuring work by many Chicago artists, including alumni from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, meets the state of the economy and its relationship to art making head on.

Insider Info: Contemplating the purchase of art at any time, let alone during a recession, is a daunting prospect for most people. The theme of this show addresses hard times directly. It's a unique opportunity to compare the work of many artists under the guise of such a universal and relatable theme. The show's artists have creatively -- and skillfully -- used repurposed or recycled materials (um, 'Mattress Bunny?") to produce hopeful, imaginative works. After all, what are you supposed to do when times are tough? Get creative.

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