the extended art exhibit and after event for expo chicago is excited to be highlighting the work of mauricio forero. mr. forero is a native of columbia and immigrated to the united states in 1990. he began his art career while in business school in bogata, and later honed his skills, studying screen printing as a freelance illustrator under the employ of leo burnett. working on national advertising campaigns for the venerable chicago based agency lead to opportunities with sears roebuck, santillana press and harcourt brace. he was later contracted by harcourt to produce illustrations for children's books and a series of posters for their Latino poetry series. his work has been exhibited in austin, fort worth, and san antonio, tx and the hyde park art center in chicago. most recently he has exhibited in 7showpod in pilsen and popup artloop, both in chicago. his work has been described as “skillful and imaginative, really quite remarkable for someone at the beginning of his career"
the work in this exhibition--
The Uncounted narrates the language of landscape in light of new global attitudes towards housing development and the expansion of urban boundaries. he uses mixed materials including photography, drawings, and recycled and found objects to create his work.
“my work is not political, ecological, or environmental. i shift into the realm of the fictional as i explore the aesthetics of art itself.”
EXTENDED is a one day exhibition of fine art with the mission of showcasing the emerging artists of Chicago. Artists and works have been chosen for how they both represent and inform the intricacies and patterns of contemporary art practice.
Admission is $10 or free with an Expo Chicago or Art on Track ticket.
Artwork provided by presenting curatorial partner Cureeo.com
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Curatorial Staff:
Pepper Coate
Stuart Hall
Allan Vandever
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