HEADSPACEcurated by Christine SkarulisFriday, Sept 12, 6-10pm
“Art is the guarantee of sanity”- this is a quote from the prolific female french sculptor, Louise Bourgeois. Prevailing through a lifetime of personal battles, local sculptor Christine Skarulis has also realized that she needs to make art in order to survive emotionally and spiritually. Drawing inspiration from Louise Bourgeois’ sculptures and artistic practices, Christine uses her own sculptural process to explore universal themes and dichotomies, as well as to explore and express her own personal life story.
The title HEADSPACE is inspired by the idea that many people use art as a psychological tool for survival. The artistic process can provide a person with a safe space in which to express the thoughts in his or her head. The show also uses the theme of skulls to symbolize this creative place. For many years, Christine’s work has been heavily based in mold-making and casting. Recently, she has been casting human skulls to use as “canvases” for expressing her own life story.
HEADSPACE
Opening Reception Friday, September 12, 2014 @ 6-10 pm
Dates: September 12– October 3, 2014, by appointment
Chicago Art Department
1932 S Halsted
Chicago, IL 60608
Featuring works by:
Dustin Birek
Tyler Deal
Steven Erst
Ryan Ford
Joe Friday
Cassie Hamrick
Hutch Hutchinson
Dud Lawson
Lance Lloyd
Eric Panowko
Marta Sasinowska
Quori Senyon
Christine Skarulis
Mike Winn
Norm Bengel
Libby Keyser
Nikki Jarecki
Norm Bengel
Libby Keyser
Nikki Jarecki