“There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.” - Pablo Picasso
Art unfolds and reveals itself in time and layers, needing space to develop and grow.
We all have our distinct views on the outer world, and through non-objective art expression - we obtain a glimpse into our innermost perceptions. This is a call for work in any media that best represents the artist's understanding and practice of the visual language of shape, form, color, texture, line and composition without the dependence of a visual reference. We are looking for work that does not suggest a place, being or object, but communicates with the viewers in an attempt to understand “reality”, and tells a story of process and intangible ideas.
Size is limited to 48” in its largest dimension.
Two submissions per artist.
All work must be ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted.
Bring all submissions to our gallery at 720 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302
All work must have been created in the past 3 years and not previously exhibited at OPAL.
Judge: Danny Floyd
Danny Floyd is an artist, researcher, curator, and educator based out of Chicago. At the risk of confusion, his work seeks the narrow threshold between meaning and nonsense in text and images. He embraces divergent thinking through improvisation and the delightfully weird. He is the Exhibitions Director for ACRE and a Lecturer of Visual & Critical Studies and Sculpture at SAIC. Since 2013, he has been an active part of Chicago's artist-run space community through two programs, Ballroom Projects and Adler & Floyd. He has held curatorial residencies with ACRE and Chicago Artists Coalition. He was also awarded the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Curatorial Fellowship in 2017. You can find out more about Danny by visiting his website HERE.
Cost per submission:
Members: $20 first piece, $15 second piece
Non-members $30 first piece, $20, second piece
Drop off work: February, 25, 26 and 27th
Exhibition dates: March 2nd - 25th
Opening reception: Friday, March 12th. OPAL will be open from 1-9pm for exhibition viewing.
Pick up work: March 26, 27 and 30th
EXHIBIT ENTRY FORM
***This exhibition will be presented online as well as in-person.