Shadows
Group exhibit at CSI Project Space
March 1 - April 25, 2025
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025
Shadows are more than just the absence of light—they are symbols of the hidden, the fleeting, and the ambiguous. Across psychology, literature, art, and philosophy, shadows have long served as metaphors for the complexities of human experience. They invite us to explore what lies beneath the surface, confront the unseen, and embrace the mystery of what we cannot fully grasp.
Carl Jung’s concept of the “shadow self” speaks to the parts of ourselves we often deny or suppress—the fears, flaws, and truths that challenge our ideal self-image. Yet, in engaging with this shadow, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, finding strength in vulnerability and balance in the dualities of our existence.
Shadows shift, stretch, and dissolve, echoing the impermanence of our world. They remind us to savor the fleeting beauty of the moment, to find wonder in the transient, and to reflect on life’s fragile brilliance.
Requirements:
2D and 3D work accepted - Sculptural work encouraged
Fashion and performance art will be considered for the Opening Night, Saturday, March 1, from 6-9 pm.
Open interpretations of the exhibit theme are welcomed.
To learn more about requirements and submit your entry click HERE
IMPORTANT DATES:
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025
Drop off artwork: Feb. 22 - 23, from 1-5 pm.
Opening: Saturday, March 1, from 6-9 pm.
Exhibit Dates: March 1 – April 25, 2025
Location:
CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Cortland and Damen avenues)
Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays
For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org