I
encountered Galerie F in passing and promised myself to come back to
check out the eclectic feel it gave from the outside. There is quite a
bit of open floor and wall space to view the the newest show opening
this Friday. My eye first went to the bike wheel display in the middle
of the gallery, but quickly bounced around to the pieces on the walls.
Every piece in the show has its own unique style using all types of
mediums. One of my favorite pieces is a shadow box with some trinkets
relative or not to biking that form the shape of a wheel. I also came
across decorated hanging helmets, photography, sketches, and paintings
on objects. Each artist successfully portrayed biking in their work with
a freedom of expression and perhaps some happy accidents. The freedom
felt from the show reminded me of street art. Another favorite piece was
a painting of a dinosaur on a bike. The bright colors and comical feel
was really enjoyable and striking.
I
do not ride a bike in Chicago but I see dedicated bikers throughout the
year treading through snow or enjoying a ride along the lake front on a
warm sunny day. I know how big the biking community is in Chicago and
encourage these artists to continue to put their love of biking into
their art. I think all of the artists involved have created a brilliant
and cohesive show.
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