Form Follows Figure: Michael Ferris, Patrick Earl Hammie, and Ben Moreau

January 9th – February 3rd
Three artists working in different media provide diverse and innovative figurative work. Ferris' realistic
portrait sculptures, made of inlaid recycled wood and pigmented grout, include elements of the fantastical
to communicate the sitter's inner psychological world. Hammie's monumental paintings re-invent the figure
using expressive body language, sweeping brushstrokes, and intense emotional narratives. Moreau draws on various pop culture references to comment on universal experiences of fear, anxiety, and loss.
Ferris Gallery Talk: Thursday January 12th, 3pm
Hammie Gallery Talk: Friday January 20th, 4pm
Reception: Friday January 20th, 6-9pm

Living by Example: Edra Soto and Dan Sullivan

February 13th – March 16th
To reflect the growing popularity of 'apartment exhibitions' in Chicago, soto and sullivan are creating a communal space in the form of a modern shed. The "shed" will exist in the gallery during the course of the
exhibition. Several guest artists will be invited to share in a variety of activities which will comment on the
transformation of the traditional idea of the gallery as "white cube." After the exhibition, the "shed" will be
relocated to soto and sullivan's backyard and will act as their personal exhibition space.
Gallery talk: Thursday February 16th, 3pm
Reception: Friday February 17th, 6-9pm

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

April 2nd – April 27th
Juried exhibition of work in all media by NEIU art students with a declared major or minor in studio art.
Reception and Awards: Friday April 20th, 6-9pm

Summer 2012

NEIU Art Alumni Exhibition

June 11th – July 27th
The alumni exhibition consists of juried work in all media by past students of the NEIU art Department.
Reception: Friday June 15th, 6-9pm