A visit to the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art

Located at 2320 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 

www.uima-chcago.org 

One of our members Tania Blanco, was able to take some painting classes from the gentleman that founded this museum in 1971, it was a delight for her come and visit from time to time. 

 Tom Torluemke "American eye pull-up Bar."

 Stacia Yeapanis- Improvisational installation, I believe I saw people up by the wall where the crochet is put the rolled magazine straw stick into the center area as part of the installation you could get involved.

 Marcos Raya...very interesting use of found object on the really doors.

David Criner, with collage piece and paint,

These two piece were by an artist Kathy Weaver, www.kwaverarts.com
Hostile Attach - 45" x 90" just paper hung on the wall really interesting.
Large and some cool stitching too done on them.

Exhibit  Feb5th- March 27th  Gallery hours are Wed-Sun 12-4pm  check it out.