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Studio Visit
If any of our Chicago readers are in the mood for a small road-trip next week, drive down to Purdue University's Patti and Rusty Rueff West Gallery to see Studio Visit. Or come down for the closing on Friday (February 17th, 2012 form 6-9pm) and stay for the evening with us! Or just follow us virtually on the Studio Visit Tumblr.
Studio Visit is a unique exhibition featuring both the works and studio practice of Chicago-based artists Stephen Eichhorn, Cody Hudson, and Chad Kouri, curated by Purdue MFA candidate Garet Martin. The exhibition will conclude with an evening lecture by the artists, as presented through generous support from the Dr. Barbara Walker Visiting Artist Series.
On Display: January 30th - February 17th, 2012
Artists in Studio: February 13th - 17th
Closing Reception: February 17th, 6-9pm
a painting in 31 marks
I'm super excited to announce the launch of our next 5x7 book: A painting in 31 marks, by hometown heroes, Sonnenzimmer. Here's how they described their process:
With abstract painting, decisions that lead to a completed work can seem arbitrary or, worst of all, nonconsequential. With this project, we've attempted to open up the decision making process, shedding light on both our collaborative approach and the individual choices that lead to the completion of a painting. Two people, two colors, one painting. A painting in 31 marks.
The book is now available for purchase at 5x7books.com.
Big Big City: Chicago Pop Up Market
Art & culture blog, BIG THINGS, invites you to a pop-up art market on Tuesday, February 7th from 5-9pm at Public Works Gallery in Wicker Park!
Come support our favorite Chicago artists and designers showcasing their jewelry, printed matter, photographs, vintage clothing and art objects. Including work by the talented fellows at The Post Family; artist and maker, Debbie Carlos; hand-selected goods from the BIG THINGS SHOP; and 10+ vendors! Join us for drinks and snacks as we raffle off prizes from Revolution Brewing Co. and our vendors to benefit 826Chi, our neighborhood non-profit writing and tutoring center.
This event is the first installation of BIG BIG CITY, a yearlong series of events celebrating and connecting the vibrant arts communities of the USA.
Check out the event page for more info.
Crossing the Atlantic
Producer Anna Bressanin and cameraman Ilya Shnitser of the BBC News swung by the studio a few weeks ago to find out what makes the Post Family tick.
They’ve produced a great little documentary telling our story, which posted to the BBC News Magazine website today.
Cheers guys!
Andrew Bird & Ian Schneller’s Sonic Arboretum @ MCA
Footage from Andrew Bird's performance at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago on December 21, 2011. The performance was part of Sonic Aboretum, a collaborative installation with Ian Schenller on view at the MCA between December 6-31, 2011.
Note Well
Note Well is a new book by Debbie Carlos for 5x7.
Debbie's photos attempt to capture objects at their moments of greatest clarity: In certain light, at a certain time of day, in a certain place. The method is to wander and notice. Moments of quiet strangeness, patterns of light and shadow, minute-by-minute surprises, changes that don’t happen, something askew, something exactly in place, natural and artificial phenomena, are all sources of inspiration, and the subjects for her work.
You can buy a copy here.
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New Theatre Identity
The new identity for New Theatre is just brilliant.
Check out the case study on Brand New.
The Process Collective
Filmmakers collaborate with craftsmen to tell the truth about their Process. Its people, its purpose, its heartbeat. From sketchpad, to final product.
Check out the first video featuring furniture designer Stephen Kenn.
More to come at the theprocesscollective.com.
iPhone. Once a day.
Eschewing (and predating) social trends like Path and Instragram for a far more curated and consistent approach, Family friend Paul Elledge has taken his gorgeous iPhone. Once a day, everyday. project online.
This set’s been growing since 2009. Spend some time within the collection galleries—they travel 21 pages back through time.
Do you like us?
Would you take a second hop on that trusty facebook account and tell the world that you like The Post Family?
This is a great job.
Stop. Take 40 minutes timeout to the start of your week and watch this video called When we build by Wilson Miner.
The video was taken at Build Conf this year.
via our friends at Desktime
CHRIST THAT’S HOT!
Everyone needs a multi-purpose crucifix! Suggested uses are a trivet, short sword, pet grave-cross and something to keep vampires away.
Just one of many lovely products from All Lovely Stuff.