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Control: New Works by Jen Rosenthal
1837 South Halsted
Chicago, IL 60608


April 10th, 2009 - April 24th, 2009
Opening: 
April 10th, 2009 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
,Jen RosenthalJen Rosenthal
© Courtesy of Artist and The Chicago Art Department
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Jen Rosenthal’s collection of new works explore the inky middle ground between control and entropy. In this new series, the artist lives and breathes, on grassy knolls between bailouts and bankrolls, empathy and apathy, pulled between the expanding universe and the collapsing consciousness of America.  Jen’s delicate line work and hand stitched thread, paired with aggressive splatters and drips of ink evoke messages of optimism and stability in times of crisis and uncertainty.  As she meticulously works the lines around the mess of chaos, she strives to find a new path amongst today’s weighty obstacles. While the world seems to be tearing apart at the seams, Jen looks to the silver lining, letting the struggle inspire creative momentum and a renewed sense of direction.

Closing reception Friday, April 24, 7-11pm

 


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