A Whisper 2 A Scream Show

Description

OH Art Foundation Presents
A Whisper 2 A Scream
The Mental, The Physical, and a Neuroart Journey 
Curated by Sergio Gomez and Susan AurinkoA collaboration between artists Kelly Mathews and Caren Helene Rudman

Location: OH Art Foundation 2nd fl of Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St. Chicago, IL 60609Exhibition Dates:  March 21st, 2025 – May 10th, 2025Application Deadline: February 7, 2025

Exhibition Description:

This exhibition is the story of two journeys – one of the inherited cancers through the BRCA gene, one of mental illness and addiction, and the intrinsic sameness of the two.
One cannot live with inherited cancers without severe mental trauma, and one cannot live with mental illness and addiction without severe physical consequences.
Two women using the unique powers of the arts to become whole, evidence of the power of Neuroarts. 
 Neuroarts is the transdisciplinary study of how the arts and aesthetic experiences measurably change the body, brain, and behavior, and how this knowledge is translated into specific practices that advance health and wellbeing.
Healing through the Arts (12 x 12)
Inspired by the two person exhibition, A Whisper 2 a Scream, with artists Caren Helene Rudman and Kelly Mathews. The open call is curated by Sergio Gomez who is searching for work to accompany the exhibition at OH Art Foundation 2nd floor of Zhou B. Art Center. 
Each piece must be 12 x 12, addressing how the mind and body, and/or health and disease are interconnected to reveal the most basic part of being human. As the awareness of mental health rises and our post covid reality reveals the vulnerability of our physical health, the work explores the theory that out of darkness comes light and creativity.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Friday, February 14, 2025
Notifications: February 21, 2025
Arrival of selected work: No later than Monday March 17, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, March 21 from 7 to 10 pm
Jurors include: Sergio Gomez, Kelly Mathews, Caren Helene Rudman, Susan Arinko

Submission Guidelines:

Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and older in the United States.Submission Fee: $30 for up to 3 artworks.                                             

Artwork Requirements: 

Submissions may include, but are not limited to: paintings, drawings, photography, and mixed media on the wall. Works should be thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and relevant to the themes of the exhibit. All submitted works should be original, and artists may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration. No sculptures or installations.

Artwork Size Restrictions: All work must be 12 x 12 inches including frame and ready for wall hanging.

Shipping: Artists will be responsible for shipping and delivery to and from the gallery.

Art Sales: There is a 40% commission on all gallery sales

Participation Rules:By submitting your art to us, you grant Oh Art Foundation and Zhou B Art Center permission to publish your work in print, online, and in social media for exhibition and marketing purposes. All artwork will be attributed to the artist. By participating, you certify that you are the rightful owner of the art and that it does not infringe in any copyright violations.

About the Curators:

About Sergio Gomez, Curator & Gallery DirectorSergio Gomez is a highly regarded visual artist recognized for his powerful large-scale figurative abstraction paintings and charcoal drawings that explore profound life cycles. With an extensive artistic career, his work has been showcased in over 45 solo exhibitions across the United States and in various international museums, including those in Romania, Italy, Mexico, and Vienna. 
In addition to his remarkable studio work, Sergio Gomez is a prolific curator, having curated over 100 exhibitions since 2010. His curatorial journey includes serving as the Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B. Art Center, founding the 33 Contemporary Gallery, and co-founding the acclaimed coaching academy, Art NXT Level®. Notably, he played a pivotal role in directing the National Wet Paint MFA exhibition, an influential project that spotlighted top MFA painting students on a national stage.
Sergio's significant curatorial achievement with 33 Contemporary Gallery includes the decade-long stewardship of the National Self Portrait Annual Exhibition in Chicago from 2004 to 2014. This exhibition, transformed by Gomez's talent, became one of the largest and most anticipated self-portrait showcases in the nation, attracting over 500 artists over the ten-year span. His curatorial prowess has been sought after by esteemed institutions and events, ranging from the Chicago Park District to the National Museum of Mexican Art.

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