CSI x ALMA

2024 Chicago Sculpture International Juried Exhibition
at ALMA Art and Interiors

April 12, 2024 to September 1, 2024 

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Friday, April 12, 2024, 5 to 10 pm
with opening weekend, Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 12 to 5 pm.

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Both Indoor and Outdoor Sculptors were invited to enter up to three works for the Annual Spring Exhibition at ALMA Art and Interiors in Chicago, IL. The exhibition will coincide with Expo Chicago, International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, April 11- 24, 2024 Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois. Alma Art and Interiors, established 2021, is a contemporary fine art gallery in the historic Bridgeport Arts Corridor featuring over 80 artists in 10,000 sq. ft.

Exhibiting artists: Nikki Rene Anderson | Nicole Beck | Hilda deBruyne | Donna Castellanos | Michelle Corazzo | Ei Cullina | Brian Divis | Victoria Fuller | Musa Ghaznavi | Shelley Gilchrist | Karen Gubitz | Donna Hapac | Indira Freitas Johnson | Fred Klingelhofer | Yvette Kaiser Smith | Seoyoung Lee | Micheal Litewski | Luba Mendelevich | Ruth Aizuss Migdal | Bill Mitchell | Chris Newman | Connie Noyes | Kaia Olsen | Louise Pappageorge | Chris Perri | Nancy Lu Rosenheim | Olya Salimova | Dominic Sansone | James Stafford | Roberta Ulrich-de Oliveira | Nancy VanKanegan | Bruce Webber | Jamie Weinfurter | Chris Wubbena | Toby Zallman

This exhibition is juried and curated by Kimberly Oliva and Gosia Korsakowski. 

Click here to download a PDF checklist and images of works from the exhibition
You can also view an image gallery of works from the exhibit below

ALMA Art and Interiors
3636 S. Iron Street
Chicago, Illinois  60609

Contact the gallery at: hello@almaartandinteriors.com
(847) 922-5736 or (224) 522-4525

For general information about the exhibit: info@chicagosculpture.org 

Drop off and installation dates:
March 4th, 10-5 and/or Sunday, March 10th, 12-5, as well as the March 15th, 11-8. 

Image credit: (left) Bruce Webber, Targets; (right) Bill Mitchell, Amalgam

  • Brian Divis, "Devotion", 2022, Yarn, gesso, metal powder, graphite, 35 x 68 x 3 in.

  • Brian Divis, "Devotion" (detail), 2022, Yarn, gesso, metal powder, graphite, 35 x 68 x 3 in.

  • Brian Divis, "In High Regard", 2022, Salvaged afghan, gesso, metal powder, graphite, gun oil, 80 x 37 x 6 in.

  • Brian Divis, "In High Regard" (detail), 2022, Salvaged afghan, gesso, metal powder, graphite, gun oil, 80 x 37 x 6 in.

  • Brian Divis, “In Tatters”, 2022, Yarn, gesso, metal powder, graphite, 80 x 36 in.

  • Brian Divis, “In Tatters” (detail), 2022, Yarn, gesso, metal powder, graphite, 80 x 36 in.

  • Bruce Webber, "Seeker", 2023, Bronze, 22-1/4 x 7-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.

  • Bruce Webber, "Targets", 2023, Bronze, 17 x 7-3/4 x 7 in.

  • Christopher Newman, "Cocktail I", 2014, Aluminum, 23 x 7 x 12 in.

  • Christopher Newman, "Cocktail I", 2014, Aluminum, 23 x 7 x 12 in.

  • Christine Perri, "Through the Gates", 2004, 31 x 21 x 5, Basswood, ash; salvaged oak chair back

  • Christine Perri, "Through the Gates" (side view), 2004, 31 x 21 x 5, Basswood, ash; salvaged oak chair back

  • Connie Noyes: Le Désordre des Choses, 2012-2020, Studio debris, wood, fabric, resin, hardware, 30' x 30' x 5 in.

  • Connie Noyes, "Mirror and Chrome", 2017, Mirror glass, chrome aluminum, enamel, resin on panel, 38 x 38 x 3 in.

  • Connie Noyes, "The Conversation", Recycled roofing paper, enamel, resin on panel, 38 x 38 x 3 in.

  • Donna Castellanos, "Fragment", 2019, Vintage wood pipe organ pieces, 57 x 27 x 1 in.

  • Donna Castellanos, "Fragment" (detail), 2019, Vintage wood pipe organ pieces, 57 x 27 x 1 in.

  • Ei Cullina, “In June”, 2023, Pine wood and acrylic paint, 23-1/2 x 19 x 3 in.

  • Ei Cullina, “Upon Arrival”, 2023, Maple, Oak, Pine, and Poplar wood, 22 x 19-1/2 x 6 in.

  • Ei Cullina, “You See What in The Water“, 2023, Poplar wood, 18-1/2 x 19-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.

  • Karen Gubitz, “Mantled”, 2015, Industrial felt, copper wool, hawthorns, cocoa beads, waxed linen, pods, 30 x 36 x 8 in.

  • Michael Litewski, “Marmalade Sky”, 2023, CNC carved precision board, Acrylic Paint, Resin with Artist made frame, 26 x 26 in.

  • Seonyoung Lee, “Weird Skin Project_ Transform“, 2021, Beeswax and pigment on found tabletop, 43 x 22 in.

  • Seonyoung Lee, “Weird Skin Project_ Transform“ (detail), 2021, Beeswax and pigment on found tabletop, 43 x 22 in.

  • Nancy Lu Rosenheim, “Birch-in-a-Basket”, 2012, Ailanthus Altissima branch (Tree of Heaven), papier-mâché, gypsum-based products, gauze, pigments, 89 x 42 x 42 in.

  • Nancy Lu Rosenheim, “Birch-in-a-Basket”, (detail), 2012, Ailanthus Altissima branch (Tree of Heaven), papier-mâché, gypsum-based products, gauze, pigments, 89 x 42 x 42 in.

  • Nancy Lu Rosenheim, “Weeping Willow”, 2014, Aluminum rods, plywood, plaster bandage, resin, and sundry mixed media, 98 x 120 x 120 in.

  • Nancy Lu Rosenheim, “Weeping Willow”, (detail), 2014, Aluminum rods, plywood, plaster bandage, resin, and sundry mixed media, 98 x 120 x 120 in.

  • Shelley Gilchrist, “Cloud Studies”, 2018, Wood & polypropylene plastic (YUPO), 8’’ x 8'' x 1-1/4’’ ea.

  • Shelley Gilchrist, “Cloud Studies”, (side view),2018, Wood & polypropylene plastic (YUPO), 8’’ x 8'' x 1-1/4’’ ea.

  • Shelley Gilchrist, “Rabbit-Proof”, 2019, Acrylic on epoxy clay, 29” x 26” x 2-1/4’

  • Shelley Gilchrist, “Rabbit-Proof”, 2019, Acrylic on epoxy clay, 29” x 26” x 2-1/4’

  • Victoria Fuller, “Blue Butterfly, Orange Buddha Knot”, 2023, Garden hose, aluminum wire, metal fixtures, 17-1/4’’ x 27'' x 3-3/4’’

  • Toby Zallman, “Cloud Studies”, 2018, Wood & polypropylene plastic (YUPO), 8 x 8 x 1-1/2 in. ea.

  • Toby Zallman, “Coral 1”, 2019, Plastic bags on steel armature 39 x 36 x 12 in.

  • Toby Zallman, “Brain Coral”, 2021, Plastic bags on steel wire, 12-1/2 x 20 x 23 in.

  • Toby Zallman, “Brain Coral”, (detail), 2021, Plastic bags on steel wire, 12-1/2 x 20 x 23 in.

  • Nicole Beck, “Chicago Peace Tree”, 2022, Stainless steel, custom laminated dichroic glass, with found object stainless bird, 6 x 4 x 3 ft.

  • Nicole Beck, “Chicago Peace Tree”, (detail), 2022, Stainless steel, custom laminated dichroic glass, with found object stainless bird, 6 x 4 x 3 ft.

  • Olya Salimova, “For one Fish of Wish, For another- scales and tails”, 2021, Beeswax and pigment on found tabletop, 53" x 32" x 4'

  • Olya Salimova, “For one Fish of Wish, For another- scales and tails”, (detail), 2021, Beeswax and pigment on found tabletop, 53" x 32" x 4'

  • Dominic Sansone, “Where Men Can't Live Gods Fare No Better”, 2018, Roofing felt and paint on panel, 73 x 37 in. ea.

  • Dominic Sansone, “Where Men Can't Live Gods Fare No Better”, 2018, Roofing felt and paint on panel, 73 x 37 in. ea.

  • Kaia Olsen, “Copulum”, 2022, Wood (pine?), Dimensions variable (approx. 7 x 2 x 4 ft. to 4 x 3 x 4 ft.)

  • Kaia Olsen, “Copulum”, 2022, Wood (pine?), Dimensions variable (approx. 7 x 2 x 4 ft. to 4 x 3 x 4 ft.)

  • Kaia Olsen, "Immergence", (front view), 2021, Painted wood, 7 x 7 x 21 ft.

  • Kaia Olsen, "Immergence", (side view), 2021, Painted wood, 7 x 7 x 21 ft.

  • Fred Klingelhofer, “All that Remains”, 2015, Steel, ceramic, 12-1/2' x 21'' x 2''

  • Fred Klingelhofer, “All that Remains”, (detail), 2015, Steel, ceramic, 12-1/2 x 21 x 2 in.

  • Bill Mitchell, “Amalgam”, 2023, Metal, rammed earth, wood, 15 x 9-1/2 x 19 in.

  • Bill Mitchell, “Amalgam”, 2023, Metal, rammed earth, wood, 15 x 9-1/2 x 19 in.

  • Bill Mitchell, “Landed”, 2023, Concrete, steel and wood, 35 x 14 x 63 in.

  • Bill Mitchell, “Landed”, 2023, Concrete, steel and wood, 35 x 14 x 63 in.

  • Christopher Newman, “Crossing II”, (back view), 2013, Aluminum, 32 x 22 x 23 in.

  • Christopher Newman, “Crossing II”, 2013, Aluminum, 32 x 22 x 23 in.

  • Christopher Newman, “Crossing V”, 2013, Aluminum, 24 x 20 x 18 in.

  • Christopher Newman, “Crossing V”, (side view),2013, Aluminum, 24 x 20 x 18 in.

  • Chris Wubbena, “Love, Three”, 2023, Model home, concrete, paper, clay, acrylic, QR code, poem, 10-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.

  • Donna Hapac, “Portal #1”, 2022, Reclaimed pine, 20 x 20 x 8-1/2 in.

  • Donna Hapac, “Portal #1”, (detail), 2022, Reclaimed pine, 20 x 20 x 8-1/2 in.

  • Fred Klingelhofer, “Lady In Red”, 2023, Welded copper, steel, patina, 11-7/8 x 19 x 11 in.

  • Fred Klingelhofer, “Lady In Red”, (back view), 2023, Welded copper, steel, patina, 11-7/8 x 19 x 11 in.

  • Jamie Weinfurter, "Burning the Midnight Oil", 2023, Cast iron and a pendant light, 16 x 14 x 10 in.

  • Luba Mendelevich, "Just Curious", 2023, Stained glass, 4 x 3 x 2 in.

  • Luba Mendelevich, "Still Standing", 2023, Stained glass, 5-1/2 x 3 x 2.5 in.

  • Luba Mendelevich, "Uh-Oh", 2022, Cast iron, 3-1/2 x 9 x 2-1/2 in.

  • Luba Mendelevich, "Uh-Oh", 2022, Cast iron, 3-1/2 x 9 x 2-1/2 in.

  • Nancy VanKanegan, "Shelter Vessel 21.1", 2021, Stoneware, underglaze, 12 x 11 x 6 in.

  • Nancy VanKanegan, "Shelter Vessel 21.1", 2021, Stoneware, underglaze, 12 x 11 x 6 in.

  • Nancy VanKanegan, "Shelter Vessel 23.8", 2023, Stoneware, underglaze, 18 x 12 x 9 in.

  • Nancy VanKanegan, "Shelter Vessel 23.8.1", (detail), Stoneware, underglaze, gold leaf, 18 x 12 x 9 in.

  • Nancy VanKanegan, "Shelter Vessel 21.1 ", Stoneware, underglaze, 12 x 11 x 6 in.,

  • Nancy VanKanegan, "Shelter Vessel 23.8.1", 2023, Stoneware, underglaze, gold leaf, 18 x 12 x 9 in.

  • Roberta Ulrich-de Oliveira, "Intimacy: Trust", 2021, Wood-fired stoneware, 16 x 12 x 6 in.

  • Roberta Ulrich-de Oliveira, "Intimacy: Golden", 2021, Soda-fired stoneware, 12 x 10 x 6 in.

  • Ruth Aizuss Migdal, "Venus Poised", Bronze, 8 x 20 x 7 in.

  • Yvette Kaiser Smith, "Phantom Distinction 10", 2021, 4.7mm acrylic felt, 3mm polyester felt, 1/8” acrylic sheet, Sashiko thread, 8/4 cotton carpet warp yarn, upholstery thread, Nu pastel, graphite, grommets. 24 x 28-1/2 x 1/2 in.

  • Yvette Kaiser Smith, "Phantom Distinction 16 (pi: 28...45)", 2021, 4.7mm acrylic felt, 3mm polyester felt, yellow tinted clear vinyl, 1/8” acrylic sheet, textured woven linen, 8/4 cotton carpet warp yarn, upholstery thread, grommets, 22 x 20 x 3/4 in.

  • Musa Ghaznavi, "Head Roll", 2023, Newspaper, 46-1/2 x 10 x 10 in.

  • Louise Pappageorge, "Cloud #2", 2018, Cord, metal leaf wax, 9-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 3 in.

  • Nikki Renee Anderson, "Unfurling Plant", 2022, Ceramic and glaze, 24 x 12 x 12 in.

  • Nikki Renee Anderson, "Unfurling Plant", 2022, Ceramic and glaze, 24 x 12 x 12 in.

  • Hilde deBruyne, "Growing Wings" (maquette), 2023, Metal, powder-coated red, 4' x 30" x 24" (large-scale version)

  • James Stafford, "Wyrd", 2022, Fiberglass, 70 x 26 x 24 in.

  • James Stafford, "Wyrd", 2022, Fiberglass, 70 x 26 x 24 in.

  • James Stafford, "Yggdrasil", 2023, Fiberglass, 46 x 24 x 9

  • James Stafford, "Yggdrasil", 2023, Fiberglass, 46 x 24 x 9

  • Michele Corazzo, "Duetto", 2022, Ceramic, 13-1/2 x 12 x 6 in.

  • Indira Freitas Johnson, "Contemplation", 2010, Ceramic mixed media, 19 x 13 x 13 in.

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