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SUMMARY:James R. Wilke Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Artist-in-Residence James R. Wilke discusses his residency\, exhibit\, stage play and fantasy novel!\n\n\nArtist’s Talk: James R. Wilke on Pox Americana (exhibit)\, A Mercy (stage play)\, and Spiritania (fantasy novel)\nSunday\, August 14th\, 2022\, 1:00PM-2:00PM \nJoin the Museum’s Spring 2022 Artist-in-Residence\, James R. Wilke\, in the 2nd  floor Hall of Murals\, for a discussion about his current capstone exhibit – Pox  Americana: How Smallpox Once Plagued America & the World\, and his new stage play – A Mercy (adapted from the novel by Toni Morrison)\, and also hear an excerpt from his upcoming debut fantasy novel – Spiritania. Talk length is approximately 30 minutes followed by Q&A.  \nJames R. Wilke is an accomplished writer and creative artist with multiple produced original plays and musicals under his belt\, as well as writings in national publications\, and a regional Emmy Award for Outstanding Director. He is also a certified public accountant. Read more about his exhibition here. \nFREE with the price of museum admission.  For more information on tickets\, please visit: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#cost \n*** \nLight refreshments are included and wine will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nCOVID Guidelines: Masks are optional but recommended. \n\n\n\nJames R. Wilke with Niankre statue. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist in Residence Program: As artistic practice occupies an increasingly pluralistic field\, The International Museum of Surgical Science believes that artists are uniquely equipped to extrapolate Museum collections in innovative ways and introduce novel perspectives to the institutional depiction of medical history. The IMSS Artist Residency Program provides working artists with: access to the Museum’s extensive collections and archive; visibility on the Museum’s website and social media channels; a month-long capstone Solo Exhibition (or equivalent presentation) at the Museum. \n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/james-r-wilke-artist-talk/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Liminal by Rosśa Crean
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the newest contemporary art exhibition at the IMSS\, ‘Liminal’ by Rosśa Crean\n\n\n\nJoin us for the opening reception of the newest contemporary art exhibition at the IMSS\, ‘Liminal’ by Rosśa Crean. This exhibition will be on view from August 5\, 2022\, through September 18\, 2022. \nOpening Reception: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Doors close at 8 pm. \n1524 N Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL 60610 \nLight refreshments are included and wine will be served to guests with proof of age. Alcohol served to guests 21+\, ID required \nAccessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org. \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \n\n\n\nSynesthesia is a perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. In other words\, the brain of a synesthete translates one sense into another. Rosśa Crean has what is called chromesthesia (they label it trifold chromesthesia)\, where their brain translates sound into color and visual patterns\, followed by a secondary emotional response. As a composer\, their chromesthesia has been a useful tool in their musical projects. Yet chromesthesia could also be overwhelming from overstimulation due to external stimulus.\n \n \nCrean connected their musical career as a trained classical composer with the visual art of painting several years ago in their mid-career. Crean was prompted by fellow academics in music who contemplated the possibility of showing an audience what a synesthete sees when they hear certain pieces of music. Crean was already a practicing visual artist and began to portray these translations in painting.\n \n \nRosśa Crean refers to their work as “liminal abstracts\,” conducted in a transitory space between physical stimulus and emotional response. Through two series of paintings\, visitors will experience Crean’s large-scale abstract works accompanied by sound compositions. The artist takes you through two time periods in their life – the first through their initial exploration of visually representing synesthesia; and the second\, through works they created during the pandemic\, and the artist’s response to working through trauma\, grief\, anxiety disorder\, and panic attacks. Crean invites the viewer to experience the works and see what they see—color\, movement\, and artistic expression as a result of music and sound—the artist’s personal music and art therapy. \nRead more about Rosśa Crean’s work at http://www.rossacrean.com.\n \n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: Rosśa Crean is a Multimedia artist Rosśa Crean specializes in what they call “liminal abstract” works and “esoteric illustrations.” Crean has chromesthesia\, a type of synesthesia where the brain translates sound into colors. They consider their chromesthesia to be a tool that puts them in a liminal space between mind and body. Through their design company Shadow Play Art & Design\, their work has been part of art installations throughout the country\, and most recently became the focus of their chapbook entitled “Werifesteria: Poetry and Art by Rosśa Crean.” Crean has done development work with MoMA and has been a resident artist at Lakeside Inn in Lakeside\, MI\, Illinois State University\, and Loyola University Museum of Art. \n\n\n\nAbout the Contemporary Arts Program: The International Museum of Surgical Science supports a commitment to contemporary art and artists through exhibitions and programs that use the frame of contemporary artistic practice to examine new perspectives in medical-surgical science and our relationship to the body. The Museum’s Contemporary Arts Initiative includes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art\, as well as an ongoing Artist in Residence program. \n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/opening-reception-liminal-by-rossa-crean/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kintsugi Memory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community workshop highlighting the process of “kintsugi” to mend personal items.\n\n\nJoin us for a community workshop highlighting the process of “kintsugi” to mend personal items hosted by artist Mami Takahashi. \nWednesday\, July 27th 6-8 pm\n \nThursday\, July 28th 6-8 pm \n Please select your day at the “Select A Date” button. \nYou will need: Photocopies of photographs (not the originals!)\, handwriting\, letters\, fabrics\, or any other flat objects that recall someone special.  \nWe will provide: Japanese papers\, thread\, gold leaf\, glue \n \nProgram Description:\nThe Japanese Arts Foundation in partnership with the International Museum of Surgical Science is excited to announce an upcoming exhibition held at the museum\, “Kintsugi: Healing through Japanese Art” by multidisciplinary artist Mami Takahashi\, curated by Saira Chambers. This exhibition draws upon the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi\, or gold repair\, that has been practiced to repair ceramics throughout Japanese history. As gold is used to repair broken ceramics\, highlighting the break rather than erasing it\, we reflect on how this translates to the human process of overcoming trauma and loss\, particularly in our shared moment of the COVID-19 pandemic. The practice of kintsugi emphasizes that it is the break or trauma\, that makes the ceramic more valuable and treasured. With this in mind\, we see a correlation between our own humanity and our shared healing process. Ahead of the exhibition’s launch at the end of September of this year\, we invite our greater community to join us in this process of healing. \n \nWorkshop Description:\nThe IMSS and JAF will be hosting a series of “Kintsugi Memory” workshops throughout the city led by JAF resident artist Mami Takahashi. Rather than pieces of ceramics\, we ask participants to bring in tangible memories of someone or something lost. These objects will then be ‘mended’ using a kintsugi method\, among community members who can share the healing process together. Participants only need to bring photographs\, handwriting\, letters\, fabrics\, or any other flat objects that recall someone special. Please bring photocopied items so as to not alter your original materials. \nThroughout this workshop\, you will mend these objects with other textiles and gold to create your own “Kintsugi Memory”. With each participant’s permission\, we would like to feature each of your works in the upcoming fall exhibition for the greater community to experience. However\, you have no obligation to lend us your finished work as this is for you! These workshops are meant as a space to heal and process. We acknowledge the array of experiences each of you may bring and hope to support each other through this artistic practice as a community. \nIn conjunction with these workshops\, we will also be announcing public “kintsugi” installations throughout the city which you can partake in as well. These installations will “repair” broken concrete\, sidewalks\, and public spaces with gold. Please follow the IMSS and JAF for more details as they are announced. \n \nImportant Information:\n– This event will be photographed and attendees will need to sign a photo release. We plan to create a documentary to share as part of the exhibition that would feature the work we do together as a community. However\, you are under no obligation to be included! If you would like to be left out of photos and or video\, please let us know when you register \n– If cost is prohibitive to your participation\, please email lindsey@imss  to discuss. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThis event is open to all ages.   \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nAn elevator and wheelchair-accessible entrance are available. \nCOVID Guidelines:  Masks are optional but recommended. \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org \n\n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/kintsugi-memory-workshop-2/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kintsugi Memory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community workshop highlighting the process of “kintsugi” to mend personal items.\n\n\nJoin us for a community workshop highlighting the process of “kintsugi” to mend personal items hosted by artist Mami Takahashi. \nWednesday\, July 27th 6-8 pm\n \nThursday\, July 28th 6-8 pm \n Please select your day at the “Select A Date” button. \nYou will need: Photocopies of photographs (not the originals!)\, handwriting\, letters\, fabrics\, or any other flat objects that recall someone special.  \nWe will provide: Japanese papers\, thread\, gold leaf\, glue \n \nProgram Description:\nThe Japanese Arts Foundation in partnership with the International Museum of Surgical Science is excited to announce an upcoming exhibition held at the museum\, “Kintsugi: Healing through Japanese Art” by multidisciplinary artist Mami Takahashi\, curated by Saira Chambers. This exhibition draws upon the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi\, or gold repair\, that has been practiced to repair ceramics throughout Japanese history. As gold is used to repair broken ceramics\, highlighting the break rather than erasing it\, we reflect on how this translates to the human process of overcoming trauma and loss\, particularly in our shared moment of the COVID-19 pandemic. The practice of kintsugi emphasizes that it is the break or trauma\, that makes the ceramic more valuable and treasured. With this in mind\, we see a correlation between our own humanity and our shared healing process. Ahead of the exhibition’s launch at the end of September of this year\, we invite our greater community to join us in this process of healing. \n \nWorkshop Description:\nThe IMSS and JAF will be hosting a series of “Kintsugi Memory” workshops throughout the city led by JAF resident artist Mami Takahashi. Rather than pieces of ceramics\, we ask participants to bring in tangible memories of someone or something lost. These objects will then be ‘mended’ using a kintsugi method\, among community members who can share the healing process together. Participants only need to bring photographs\, handwriting\, letters\, fabrics\, or any other flat objects that recall someone special. Please bring photocopied items so as to not alter your original materials. \nThroughout this workshop\, you will mend these objects with other textiles and gold to create your own “Kintsugi Memory”. With each participant’s permission\, we would like to feature each of your works in the upcoming fall exhibition for the greater community to experience. However\, you have no obligation to lend us your finished work as this is for you! These workshops are meant as a space to heal and process. We acknowledge the array of experiences each of you may bring and hope to support each other through this artistic practice as a community. \nIn conjunction with these workshops\, we will also be announcing public “kintsugi” installations throughout the city which you can partake in as well. These installations will “repair” broken concrete\, sidewalks\, and public spaces with gold. Please follow the IMSS and JAF for more details as they are announced. \n \nImportant Information:\n– This event will be photographed and attendees will need to sign a photo release. We plan to create a documentary to share as part of the exhibition that would feature the work we do together as a community. However\, you are under no obligation to be included! If you would like to be left out of photos and or video\, please let us know when you register \n– If cost is prohibitive to your participation\, please email lindsey@imss  to discuss. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThis event is open to all ages.   \nParking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#nav \nAn elevator and wheelchair-accessible entrance are available. \nCOVID Guidelines:  Masks are optional but recommended. \nQuestions? Contact us at info@imss.org \n\n\n\n\nThe International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://imss.org/program/kintsugi-memory-workshop/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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