David Constable:
excur’ sus 1, one, won, ywan.

David Constable:
excur’ sus 1, one, won, ywan.

Opening reception, Thursday April 18th, 5 – 8pm
Exh. continues through April 28th, 2013

“excursus n. a dissertation or discussion on some particular matter appended to the main body of a book or chapter append vt. to hang or attach ( to something ); to add”

For the month of April Chicago based Scottish artist David Constable will occupy the storefront space in Block 37 creating a brand new installation piece. An artists reception will be held on Thursday April 18th. David Constable maintains an itinerant practice; the simple rationale is that by doing so artistic inquiry is open not enclosed. This approach has significant philosophical and structural benefits related to creativity and its exchange.

Block 37
108 N. State St. #390
Chicago, IL, 60603

contact:
276-639-1387
empfie67@gmail.com
http://dcon-stable.com/home.html

Between Places 13

Between Places is an exchange and exhibition project between students from CCS, Detroit and SAIC, Chicago, curated by Chido Johnson and Kirsten Leenaars.

Sunday April 14th
4 – 8pm

¡¡¡1 day only!!!

at the mothership, in Oak Park – 1155 LYman, Oak Park, IL, 60304

“Think Globally Act Locally” by William Lamson

It’s Juice is Medicine for the Eyes
Opening reception Saturday December 14th, from 5pm – 8pm
Exhibition runs through 01/12/13

Guy Goldstein
Barbara Koenen
William Lamson
Emil Martirosian
Samuel Sotelo-Avila
Darryl Westly-Dennard

Curated by Sara Van De Walle

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Aqua Art Miami

Jacob Crose, “0.01 seconds of near complete
separation from the universe #1 (of 3)”, 2012
Watercolor, Ink onPaper, 18” x 20”

What It Is is excited be at Aqua Art Miami next month for the Art Basel Miami Beach weekender. We are returning with six artists: Lise Haller Baggesen, Tom Burtonwood, Jacob Crose, Holly Holmes, Xiangshen Jason Guo and Stoic Swine, exhibiting in a range of media.

What It Is will be in the same room / booth as last year, rm 111, towards the back of the courtyard at Aqua near the hot tub. Click here to RSP for our Facebook event, if you would like a VIP pass for the fair email us at info@wot-it-is.com. Follow us on Twitter @wot_it_is, @tburtonwood and @improbjects for updates, info and commentary during the fair.

Artist Links:
Lise Haller Baggesen
Tom Burtonwood
Jacob Crose
Holly Holmes
Xiangshen Jason Guo
Stoic Swine

For more information about the fair and the other exhibitors who will be showing this year please check out their website http://aquaartmiami.com/. The PDF version of the catalog is also online and you can download it here, http://aquaartmiami.com/pressfiles/Aqua12_FairGuide.pdf

Xiangshen Jason Gu “Limpaire” 2012

Aqua Art Miami
at the Aqua Hotel
1530 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://aquaartmiami.com/map

In addition to the exhibiting artists we will be launching Improbable Objects first 3D Printed Edition, “Dr. N.AT.O.M.” by Jacob Crose. It will be produced in a limited edition of 20 and printed in four colors of ABS Plastic. We will be demonstrating the 3D printing process in the booth for the duration of the fair. To order your copy in advance please email info@wot-it-is.com

Improbable Objects at Expo Chicago

3D Portrait Printing Day

Saturday 20th October, 11am – 5pm

What It Is gallery, 23 East Madison, Chicago, IL, 60602

Gallery website: http://wot-it-is.com

What It Is will be hosting Improbable Objects at our gallery in Chicago’s Loop on Saturday October 20th to 3D scan and print people’s portraits on their 3D printers. To make an appointment with I/O to have your portrait printed in 3D please email them on  info@improbableobjects.com or call 773-837-9809

We can print your portrait in three sizes, small (1.5 inches), medium (2.5 inches) and large (4 inches) in height.

The small size should take about 25 minutes or so to print. The medium size will take about an hour and a half to print and can be picked up from the gallery later in the day or shipped to your home or office. The large size will take about three hours to print and will need to be mailed to you.

We can also “cut and paste” your portrait onto custom objects such as an iphone case, necklace or other piece of jewelry. Consider making a unique gift for a friend or family member for the holidays.

Cole Grinbold / Wasson

Alexis Cole Grinbold / Michelle Wasson
Opening reception: Friday October 26th 2012, 6pm – 9pm
Exhibition runs thru Sat Nov 24th, 2012

What It Is
23 East Madison
Chicago, IL, 60602

http://wot-it-is.com

Alexis Cole Grinbold

Michelle Wasson

Adflora-um (42), by David Constable

Teresa Albor: Chicago

Chicago

New work by Teresa Albor
September 5 – October 6, 2012

Gallery hours: Wed – Sat, noon – 5pm or by appointment
Opening reception: Friday September 21, 2012 5pm – 8pm

WHAT IT IS
23 East Madison,
 Chicago, IL, 60602

The messy vitality of a city and “why people build things as opposed to why they say they build things” inform this work, which is constructed from wood, plaster, hardware, and industrial finishes. Making the work has involved exhausting, physical, cathartic, and untidy processes. The final installation is site specific, accessed through an ornate revolving door.

Teresa Albor, August, 2012

Teresa Albor is an American artist who has been based in Chicago for two years, following over a decade living and working in London and Eastern Europe. Selected exhibitions and projects include the Industry of the Ordinary (IOTO) portrait project at the Chicago Cultural Center; a group show at the Soane Museum, London; a series of nine installations in Macedonian villages in collaboration with local poets and workers; and a large scale installation at the American Centre in New Delhi. Upcoming exhibitions include the Lodz Triennial (Poland) and an installation: All that lies beyond us, at the Loyola Museum of Art in Chicago. Albor received her MFA from University of the Arts, London – Chelsea College of Art and Design.

www.TeresaAlbor.com

Adflora-um, by David Constable

Adflora-um Ad Infinitum, animated gif by David Constable

35 of 42 paper folded pieces on display at What It Is from August 2nd thru 28th.

Opening reception Thursday August 2nd, 5pm and 8pm