June Artists' Talk

Join us in person for a conversation with prolific artist, Itala Langmar, and photographer, James L. Merriner, as they discuss their backgrounds and artistic inspirations for their new show on display in Creative Coworking's main lounge. RSVP here.

I?TALA

"I have been a painter since the age of six and a poet since my middle thirties. My work started out realistic but became increasingly abstract. Lately I have incorporated my poems on the surface of the canvas using hand made paper and therefore the words become images. Lyricism is the nature of the way I paint.

I have had many one person shows and I have been published in many scholarly essays including several additions of the American Art Collector. I am skilled in painting fruits, trees, Venetian walls, and the waters of the languid lagoon that surrounds my beloved Venezia, where I grew up and studied art. Having lived and painted in Chicago for more than forty years, I lovingly indulged in also depicting Lake Michigan in many of its ever-changing moods. " See more here.

J?im Merriner

"I believe that a good photograph should first provoke a moment of faint surprise—'I have never seen an image just like that'—followed by a contrary feeling of familiarity—'Of course, that is an image of our natural world.'I seek, not conventionally pretty pictures, but novel patterns of light and color. Also, in a culture saturated with distractions, I find peace in slowing down to appreciate the beauties of nature. For this show, I found beauty both in landscapes and floral closeups.

Unlike many photographers, I do a minimum of digital editing. I never Photoshop. What you see is what I saw and selected through the lens.As a retired journalist and nonfiction author, I found that photography, formerly a hobby, became a passion. Then I discovered a new passion, writing fiction. My first novel, Stumbling in the Public Square, was published in January. You can read the first chapter on my website, www.jameslmerriner.com. The beautiful cover of course was designed by Itala."

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+ RSVP recommended, but not required

+? small bites and beverages provided

Fun Fact: With over 150 works on display, Creative Coworking never takes a commission: 100% of the selling price goes directly to the artists.

Ongoing exhibitions by these fine Evanston & Chicagoland artists:

Liz Albertson • Jerry Alt • Sofia Ansaldo • Shellie Argeanton • Raissa Bailey • Svetlana Baklanova • David Bender • Michael Berns • Zhanna Biletska • Annelise Bronsveld • Amethyst Canady • Iliana Cardona • Molly Cranch • Melanie Deal • Drew Endicott • Laura Engel • Larry Geni • Kathryn Gauthier • Ted Glasoe • Heather Hancock • Rebecca Hill • Jasmin Hislop • Fran Joy • Sarah Kaiser-Amaral • Sarita Kamat • Bonnie Katz • Virginia Kondziolka • Elisa Ann Lindstrom • Rhonda Long • LP Lundy • Christine McClure • Amee McCaughan • Paul Minnihan • Jim Parks • Annette Kerstin Patko • Ayla Pizzo • Adriana Poterash • Ron Rutkowski • Barbara Seyfried • Robert Shiverts • Rich Sparks • Kyriakina Valavanis • Bruce Lee Vernon • Komal Wadhwa • Maike van Wijk • Daryl Wilkerson, Jr • Jerry Woods

Creative Coworking's gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm ! So if you missed the last show and want to catch it, or if you can't make it to this one, stop by during the week and a member of our team will show you around.

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