James Kao – An Idea, Reference or Sensation

There is a quiet sensibility in the painter James Kao. Upon initial observation of his drawings and paintings one may recall artistic concerns and practices employed during the early 20th c. However, through deeper inspection one finds an investigative practice that questions the present. This can be seen in ...
May 6, 2018
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Soto & Sullivan – The Franklin

Edra Soto and Dan Sullivan run one of the more unusual and progressive art spaces in Chicago. The Franklin is an outdoor gallery and project space that rests in their backyard. No amenities, just the brisk northen winds to energize an artist's creativity. The COMP Magazine recently visited their ...
February 3, 2015
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