New works by Michael Hedges
Opening: Thursday, Sep 15, 2022 5 – 7 pmThursday, Sep 15 – Oct 29, 2022
835 W. Washington
Chicago, IL 60607
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Flight of Dreams – recent paintings by Michael Hedges
Opening for the artist on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 5-7 pm
Exhibition continues through October 29
"When I start a painting the only thing I know is the size. I usually paint six to ten paintings at once which is probably due to my personality more than anything else. I can’t sit still and I seem to work best right in the middle of all the chaos. My practice as a painter is a balancing act. As I work up layer upon layer of paint my initial goal is to balance color, shape, and texture. Once I feel I’ve accomplished that, I then focus on one canvas at a time... working and reworking until it all comes together. Until I get it right." M.H.
Image: Michael Hedges, The Queen's Attic, 2022, oil on canvas, 54 x 62 inches