2008: Ryan Duggan @ People Projects

Above: Ryan Duggan, left, with "Attainable," right, in People Projects on February 8, 2008.

Ryan Duggan
"Attainable"
February 8, 2008
People Projects
2129 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL

http://www.ryanduggan.com/

https://myspace.com/people_projects

February 8, 2008: Artist Ryan Duggan photographed alone in People Projects alongside his papier mache Porsche 911 entitled "Attainable" (wood, paper, wire, cardboard; 175 x 71 x 52 inches), which sculptural object constituted the core of an installation whose theme was status as measurable via the possession of certain objects.

2008: Knut Hybinette & Troy Richards @ Thomas Robertello Gallery

Above: Knut Hybinette, left, and Troy Richards, right, at Thomas Robertello Gallery on January 25, 2008.

Knut Hybinette & Troy Richards
"Nowheresville"
January 25 - March 8, 2008
Thomas Robertello Gallery
939 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL

http://www.thomasrobertello.com/

http://knuthybinette.com/

http://troyrichards.org/

"Taken from the literal definition of the word Utopia, 'Nowheresville' focuses on the ideas and literary work of the French writer and Utopian socialist Charles Fourier: specifically on the experimental community, Ripon, Wisconsin, which was formed to put his ideas into practice. Ripon was a short-lived experiment but would later become the birthplace of the Republican Party. Presenting a historic trajectory that leads toward the near future, Ripon is portrayed as a Midwestern dystopia, infested by chaotic suburban drug addicts, killers, and societal decay."

"The centerpiece of the exhibition is an innovative video game created by Hybinette and Richards incorporating video, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and cutting-edge technology. The gallery installation consists of a shanty housing the game, a decaying billboard depicting a video of Fourier espousing utopian dogma, as well as drawings and prints used in the making of the video game."

Quotation above from: http://www.thomasrobertello.com/exhibitions/1301.html

Thomas Robertello Gallery was operated by Thomas Robertello from 2006-2013.

Above: "The Promises of the Administration Have Been Kept," left, and Thomas Robertello, right, January 25, 2008.

Above:
Images (1-2) January 25, 2008;
Copyright Paul E. Germanos.

2008: Jason Hackenwerth @ NavtaSchulz Gallery

Above: The opening reception for Jason Hackenwerth at NavtaSchulz Gallery on January 11, 2008.

Jason Hackenwerth
"Phantoms"
January 11 - February 16, 2008
NavtaSchulz Gallery
1039 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL

http://www.jasonhackenwerth.com/

http://navtaschulzgallery.com/

NavtaSchulz Gallery was operated by Jodi Navta and Ryan Schulz from 2006-2008.  Jason Hackenwerth continues to make balloon sculptures, in New York.

Above:
Image (1) January 11, 2008;
Copyright Paul E. Germanos.

2008: Anne Wilson @ Rhona Hoffman

Above: "Wind-Up: Walking the Warp," by Anne Wilson, a sculpture, and performance executed January 20-25, 2008.

Anne Wilson
"Anne Wilson: Portable City, Notations, Wind-Up"
January 21 - March 1, 2008
Rhona Hoffman Gallery
118 N. Peoria Street
Chicago, IL

http://www.rhoffmangallery.com/

http://www.annewilsonartist.com/ 

"Nine participants accomplished the performed labor or 'walking the warp,' converting the front gallery into a six-day performance of walking, counting, rolling, and winding. The rhythmic act of building a 40-yard weaving warp on a 17' x 7' frame was viewed from the Peoria Street sidewalk and resulted in a sculptural presence within the gallery."

"The performance warping team included Sara Rabinowitz, Carla Duarte, Annie Egleson, Jongock Kim, Rosemary Lee, Christy Matson, Rachel Moore, Rana Siegel, and Anne Wilson. Jeroen Nelemans (DVD) and Surabhi Ghosh (still photos) documented the project. Sara Rabinowitz designed the gallery publication and Ghosh assisted with publication guidance. Mike Slattery fabricated the stainless steel frame; Kristin Frieman contributed clothing from her line RedShift; Judith Leemann, Mark Jeffery, and Fred Nagelbach offered their wisdom; and Joan Livingstone generously gave her studio for practice sessions."

Quotation above from http://www.annewilsonartist.com/windup-chicago-credits.html

Above:
Images (1-2) January 25, 2008, at the public reception;
Copyright Paul E. Germanos.

2008: Jillian McDonald @ threewalls

Above: A guest views "The Sparkling," 2007, by Jillian McDonald, from the "Horror Stories" opening at threewalls, on April 4, 2008.

Jillian McDonald
"Horror Stories"
April 4 - May 10, 2008
threewalls
119 N. Peoria Street
Chicago, IL

http://www.jillianmcdonald.net/

http://www.three-walls.org/

Jillian McDonald enjoyed a residency at threewalls in 2008, during which time "Horror Stories," a four-part, interactive video installation composed of: "The Sparkling" (shown above and below), "Vamp It Up," "TV = Evil," and "Everyone Will Suffer," was open to the public.

Above:
Images (1-2) April 4, 2008, at the public reception;
Copyright Paul E. Germanos.