Snail Scott, Reception
Above: Christine Forni, Looking for the Refractions in the Light
Group exhibit at CSI Project Space
Exhibition Dates: March 1 - April 25, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 6–9pm
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.
Exhibiting Artists: Nicole Beck, Charlotte Briskin, Catie Burrill, Bethany Cordero, Helen Dannelly, Christine Forni, James Hajicek, Alex Jarus, Jen Leibowitz, Dawn Liddicoatt, Marianne Lovink, Dana Major, Angela McElwain, Bill Mitchell, Julia Paloma, Kelly Pelka, Thomas Plum, Vaso Georgulis Powers, Marky Salvati, Howard Sandroff, Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, Snail Scott, Marvin Shafer, David Vosburg, Sishi Wang, Bruce Webber, and Charles Yost
Curator: Micki LeMieux
The CSI Project Space Gallery is located at 1912 N. Damen Ave. Gallery Hours: Fri, 2-6 pm; Sat, 12-8 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm
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
Artwork from the Exhibition:
Angela McElwain, “Hollowman” (Front) Mixed, wood, glass, paper, plaster, wire, metal, thorns, 8 x 4 x 3-1/2 in.
Angela McElwain, “Hollowman” (Back) Mixed, wood, glass, paper, plaster, wire, metal, thorns, 8 x 4 x 3-1/2 in.
Charles Yost, “Rocking Land Buoy”, Stainless steel, 36 x 20 x 12 in.
Alex Jarus, “Ouroborial". Ash (burned), maple, 46-½ x 17 x 11 in.
Alex Jarus, “Ouroborial". (detail), Ash (burned), maple, 46-½ x 17 x 11 in.
Bethany Cordero, “Layers of Defense”, Ceramic, salt, powdered metallic steel, glaze and faux fur, 10 x 17 x 19 in.
Bill Mitchell, “Active Ingredients”, Paper, salt, wood, 54 x 36 x 18 in.
Bruce Webber, “Alpha”, Acrylic on wood, 36 x 26 x 2-1/2 in.
Catie Burrill, “Dead Horse Flag”, Bicycle inner tubes, faux fur, purse, frame, glass, 25 x 36 x 4 in.
Catie Burrill, “Dead Horse Flag”, (detail), Bicycle inner tubes, faux fur, purse, frame, glass, 25 x 36 x 4 in.
Charlotte Briskin, “Babulina I”, Chiffon, thread, fishing line, 16 x 6 x 6 in.
Charlotte Briskin, “Babulina II”, Chiffon, thread, fishing line, 28 x 10 x 10 in.
Charlotte Briskin, “Babulina III”, Chiffon, thread, fishing line, 15 x 12 x 12 in.
Christine Forni, “Looking for Refractions in the Light”, 22 x 20 x 6 in.
Dana Major, “A Shift in Perception”, 28 x 10 x 10 in. (Dimensions variable)
Dana Major, “Overwater”, 28 x 10 x 10 in. (Dimensions variable)
David Vosburg, “Moving the Line”, Mixed media, 24 x 14 x 8 in.
Dawn Liddicoatt, “Tell Me How You Really Feel”, 12 x 24 x 18 in.
Helen Dannelly, "Summer Shadows XXI”, Encaustic and silk organza on panel, 24 x 24 x 1.-1/3 in.
Howard Sandroff, ”Untitled:", Stainless steel with patina, 15 x 5 x 2 in.
James Hajicek, "Fury", Cast bronze, 5 x 5 x 5 in.
James Hajicek, "Untitled", Bronze casting, 3 x 2 x 2 in.
Jennifer Leibowitz, "Doppelgänger", Cast aluminum, charcoal powder, wood, 68 x 24 x 30 in.
Jennifer Leibowitz, "Doppelgänger", (detail), Cast aluminum, charcoal powder, wood, 68 x 24 x 30 in.
Julia Paloma, "All That You Have is Your Soul", (detail), Cast bronze, steel scrap, 63 x 15 x 16 in.
Kelly Pelka, "this, time…", Digital photograph, 12 x 12 in.
Marianne Lovink, "Red Bud", Steel, resin, 20 x 16, x 1/8 in.
Marky Salvati, "Clot Rest", Clay, grout, glass, 4 x 5 x 9 in.
Marvin Shafer, "Got Nerve", Anodized aluminum, birch plywood, 54 x 48 x 6 in.
Marvin Shafer, "Toe", Cherry, steel, 52 x 57 x 12 in.
Nicole Beck, "Angle of Incidence", Paint on wood, brass, fabric, polycarbonate, 12 x 31 x 9-1/2 in.
Sishi Wang, "Shattered", (front), Silver foil, silver, copper, enamel, powder coat, spray paint, 5.5 x 4 x 1-1/2 in.
Sishi Wang, "Shattered", (back), Silver foil, silver, copper, enamel, powder coat, spray paint, 5.5 x 4 x 1-1/2 in.
Sishi Wang, “Heart Knot”, Copper, patina, 2 x 3 x 10 in.
Snail Scott, "Reception", Ceramic, metal, 48 x 22 x 20 in.
Thomas Plum, “June 9, 2018 7:06:18 PM”, HD video, no sound, (Duration: 1-3 mins.)
Vaso Georgulis Powers, “Untitled”, Porcelain clay, 5 x 5 x 7 in.
Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, “Phantasm #2”, Canvas, thread, acrylic, 16 x 12 x 1-1/2 in.
Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, “Phantasm #3”, Canvas, thread, acrylic, 16 x 12 x 1-1/2 in.