Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence-


PUBLIC INTERACTIVE/COLLABORATIVE ENGRAVING PROJECT

May 1st-June 30th, 2008 Monday–Friday,10 am–7 pm; Saturdays, 10 am–6:00 pm
Lower Level Pedway below the Chicago Cultural Center
77 E. Randolph St., Chicago

Michael Genovese will transplant his studio in the pedway of the Chicago Cultural Center (May 1st -June 30th, 2008) as a second phase of his on-site interactive project realized at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago earlier this year. Chicagoans in transit are invited into an artists' studio that welcomes interaction, collaboration, and contemplation. The general public is encouraged to partake in the process by carving their hopes and aspirations, complaints, or confessions onto designated plates of aluminum. The project intends to record a range of perspectives and culture native to Chicago through an art making practice. The collection of work will be exhibited in art galleries and institutions in various regions of the country, showing the unique and dynamic personality of Chicagoans and it's visitors.

The temporary studio also acts an exhibition space and "contemplation station". An area has been designated to the general public to to offer a quiet moment for personal reflection and contemplation with an opportunity to privately express what is on their mind. In the main area, there are interactive plates for lovers, children and those who want to be remebered. Also, on display is current studio and public work from Loyola University, MCA Chicago, The Chicago Cultural Center and NEXT Art Fair.

Visit >ARCHIVE for details on the project.