Jeffrie Chirchirillo's: Washing Dishes

A virtual artist’s discussion is scheduled for Thursday, June 24, 2021, 7:00 PM. Please go to  https://perspectivegallery.org/, to register for the artist discussion.

In his latest photography series, Washing Dishes, Jeffrie Chirchirillo explores the soap bubbles he has encountered while performing the mundane task of washing dishes. The bubbles he has captured take on many shapes and appearances. Some are large and resemble delicate crystals. Some are small and clustered into interesting configurations. Still others are transparent with a touch of iridescence. While others are as white as snow.

According to Chirchirillo, “Observing bubbles presents a diversion from the drudgery of washing dishes and pots and pans.” His visual celebration of bubbles allowed him to put together a unique body of work without risking exposure during the Covid-19 pandemic. By exploring the images closeup, as well as from a distance, his images present multiple views of the world of bubbles. With this show, Mr. Chirchirillo challenges viewers to slow down and take a closer look at the hidden beauty of soap bubbles.

Jeffrie Chirchirillo is a charter member of Perspective Group and Photography Gallery in Evanston. He has had several featured shows at the gallery which have included: nighttime landscapes along Michigan Avenue, Chicago; dancers performing at Native American Pow Wows; unique lanterns in a Chinese Lights Festival; rain drops on windows at night; and, the intricacies of  icicles.

Jeffrie, a native Chicagoan, was raised in Wauconda, Illinois. His formal training is in biological and computer sciences. Pursuing these disciples has given him a sense of observation and attention to detail – skills that are directly applicable to his photography.