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player ready...Trained artists work, in more ways than one.
They create serious pieces to provoke our thoughts, arouse our passions and challenge our perceptions. We are compelled to consider the substance and significance of these artworks and think about how they affect our senses.
But while we are deep in thought, let’s consider this: Many of these pieces blend function with form and are totally utilitarian. They may be exquisite, they may be expensive . . . but to fulfill their purpose they need to be used every day.
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Pg. 48: Laura Nicholson’s fabrics-contact the artist at 312-883-1905 or the Textile Arts Centre Gallery, 916 W. Diversey Ave., 312-929-5655.
Pg. 49: Peter Dunham’s cabinetry-contact the artist at 312-243-7326.
Bryan Schuetze’s lamps-contact the artist at 312-523-2234.
Pg. 50: Mary Brogger’s screens-contact the artist at 312-772-0539 or the Rhona Hoffman Gallery, 312-951-8828, for the one shown here.
Patrick Roullier’s tole-Urban Gardener, 1006 W. Armitage Ave., 312-477-2070.
Pg. 51: Yehia Farug’s chests-Krivoy, 1145 W. Webster St., 312-248-1466.
Christine Tarkowski’s wallpapers-Jean Alan, 2062 N. Damen Ave., 312-278-2345.