Art of Illinois Opens at Gallery Seven

Art of Illinois Opens at Gallery Seven

-Lockport Gallery Seven in Lockport opened its exhibit Art of Illinois: A Bicentennial Celebrationto a “bursting at the seams” crowd on Saturday, October 6th. Over 60 artists from around the state are part of this exciting exhibit, which is on both the second and third floors of the Gaylord Building.

Presenting the awards and a certificate of Recognition from the Illinois State Senate was Senator Pat McGuire. Charlotte Cziperle from Burr Ridge was one of the featured artists with her work Tulip Profusion.

“My inspiration comes from the beauty I find in nature when painting plein air in local nature preserves. I often will paint smaller studies in the field and later create larger paintings in my home studio.

I find myself especially drawn to the changes in season we have here in the Midwest. Each season has it’s own color palette and difference in textures.

‘Tulip Profusion’ captures the happy feeling we get as spring flowers begin to add a welcomed splash of color to the landscape after a long gray and gloomy winter. The bright splashes of color energize us and serve as a reminder that more color and beautiful warm days will soon be upon us.”

This exhibit is free and open to the public until October 31st. Don’t miss out on the chance to see this amazing work by amazing Illinois artists

Gallery Seven is managed by a group of local artists, located at 200 West 8th Street, Lockport. This free gallery is open to the public Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and Noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. All exhibited work at Gallery Seven is for sale.

815.483.4310 gallery7@ymail.com www.galleryseven.net