Dear Friends,

In the coming weeks we highlight the artists featured in the Gallery Annex - Pinar Aral, Jack Poker, Sharon Bladholm, Paul Somers, and Susan Peterson. Join us for a special reception for these wonderful artists on Friday, Nov., 20 from 5-8 pm. Refreshments will be served and the artists will all be here!

We are also still celebrating the wonderful review in Newcity Art by Teddy Sandler of our current show in the main gallery. Read the review at this link. The review also appears in the print edition of the November issue. Come get your free issue, while supplies last.

The solo show by Laleh Motlagh Rooted. Uprooted. has been extended through Dec 5. Join us for gallery hours, Fridays 5-7 pm, Saturdays, 12-4 pm, or by appointment by calling Laura at 773.513.4436.

And lastly, come see the sculpture by Pinar Aral that we recently placed in the garden.

See you at the gallery!

Laura Botwinick & Molly O’Donnell

We love featuring artists showing in the Annex

Susan J. Peterson (right), Pinar Aral and Jack Poker (below)

Sharon Bladholm has a selection of beautiful original watercolors in the Annex, and also ceramic tiles - just in time for the holiday season

Sharon Bladholm (right), Helioaphora Cluster

9 Original Drawings by Paul Gerard Somers

Image: 9 drawings, by Paul Gerard Somers

Here is one he posted a few days ago online. Follow Paul on instagram @paulgerardsomers #blue #LadyLiberty

Beautiful monoprints

The solo show by Laleh Motlagh in the main gallery includes many monoprints that are made with collected dried plant material.

These pieces can be sold separately or as sets. Laleh completed the monoprints during a residency at Ox-Bow in the weeks before the exhibition. Contact Laura at Lkbotwinick@gmail.com for more information or a private viewing list of the work in the exhibition.

Image: Monoprint by Laleh Motlagh

About Laleh Motlagh

Laleh Motlagh لاله مطلق (b. Tabriz, Iran) is a Chicago-based artist and educator. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions around the world. She has received multiple awards and international recognition. Motlagh received her MFA from the University of Illinois Chicago and teaches at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago.

Three Large Paintings from Shrapnel and (Name of Plant) series

The Rooted. Uprooted. exhibition includes three large paintings of acrylic and oil on canvas, each 44” x 34”

The piece in the middle may at first look appear to be a building facade with Monstera leaves, but look again. It also references the now iconic photo of the graves being dug for the school girls killed in the first week of the U.S. war on Iran.

Shop Online

Purchase work from this and previous shows at SoNa Chicago here.

Image: Spellbound, Materials:  Gouache, bronzing powder and acrylic medium on board, 16” x 16” by Susan J. Peterson, 2026

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