Common Ground
Hebru Brantley, Sam Kirk & Hugo Style
September 27th - November 17th
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Common Ground is a group exhibition that is proud to be a part of Chicago Artists Month 2010 and the theme, "City As Studio".  The three featured Chicago artists include Sam Kirk, Hebru Brantley and Hugo Style.  All of the artists live and work in different areas of the city and their styles reflect their urban surroundings and comment on the specifics of culture, politics and environment.
The exhibition brings together these three artists for the first time in one telling statement on their individuality as artists and the found common ground in their inspirations to create.  The work includes acrylic and spray paint on wood and canvas, sculptures, multi-media and apparel.  The overall exhibition is about characters, individuals, thoughts and movements that have inspired each of the artists and continue to be a driving force for their work.  The bold colors, imagery and revealed statements are a reflection of their lack of inhibitions as artists and their personal investments into their work. This is an art exhibition of what is currently happening in the Chicago art scene that should not be missed.

'Crown of the Metropolis' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic, spray paint & oil on canvas - 39.5 x 42

'Duck and Cover' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on canvas - 42 x 42

'Let Them Wear Their Princely Robes' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint - 36.5 x 43

'First Couple of Months' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on paper (framed) - 14 x 17

'Get Away/Get Back' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on paper (framed) - 11 x 14

'Suspect 1' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on wood - 11 x 11.75

'Off His Meds' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on wood - 9.25 x 10

'Hypnotic' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on wood - 6.5 x 8

'The Jolly Roger' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on wood - 10.5 x 12

'Untitled' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on wood - 7 x 9

'Poltergeist 1 & 2' - Hebru Brantley - acrylic & spray paint on television sets - 15.5 x 25 x 17

'Bridgeport' - Sam Kirk - acrylic on wood - 24 x 24

'Corruption Case' - Sam Kirk - acrylic on wood - 19.5 x 31

'Househeads' - Sam Kirk - acrylic on wood - 24 x 24

'Pilsen' - Sam Kirk - acrylic on wood - 21 x 31.5

'VS' - Sam Kirk - spray paint on wood - 24 x 24

'Sellout' - Sam Kirk - mixed media on wood - 6 x 48 x 8

'We Shall Endure - portrait of Caesar Chavez' - Hugo Style - aerosol on canvas - 30 x 40

'Peace to You, if You're Willing to Fight for it - portrait of Fred Hampton' - Hugo Style - aerosol on canvas - 30 x 40

'Voice of the Oppressed' - Hugo Style - aerosol on canvas - 48 x 36

'Gang Turf' - Hugo Style - aerosol on canvas - 48 x 36