S E R I O U S / play

People, places, things... are rarely as they seem. What lies beneath the surface of first impressions provides new and unknown dimensions to experience, and those who are willing to linger know this. The pairing of works by artists Maura Segal and Amanda Gentry encourage us to challenge our initial perceptions.

At first glance, the serious tone of Gentry’s work is superficially evident: transitions from one plane to another - decisive; curves - intentional; negative space - considered. But with further exploration, this impression becomes inverted. Surfaces begin to dance with playful memories of wood-fueled flames, or glazes that mischievously run with their own agendas. Meanwhile, multi-layered, vibrant canvases created by Maura Segal are more immediately playful in nature. The seriousness of Segal’s work starts to reveal itself as color blocking defends crisply defined edges, and it quickly becomes clear the amount of discipline and patience that have been applied to numerous layers.

The exhibition will run February 25 - April 9, 2017.

Current Gallery Hours: Th-Su 11-6
*Beginning February 25*: Tu-Su 11-6

Please stop in or make an appointment by calling 773-245-3182

About Amanda Gentry: Amanda Gentry received her BFA in Design from Boston University, College of Fine Arts, where she minored in Sculpture and Art History. Her work has taken her abroad for study and residencies to both Italy and France, respectively. Her studio is located at Mana Contemporary in Chicago.

About Maura Segal: Residing in Los Angeles with her 3 daughters and husband, Maura has a degree in graphic design from California State University, Northridge. Segal’s artwork has been exhibited by art galleries around the country and placed in private collections throughout California. She has also commissioned artworks for the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles and the Albamarie facility in Charlotte, North Carolina.