CFAS Presents:
Welcome to New Gallery, our featured artist gallery, nestled within Art City at 1400 N Halsted and proudly operated and curated by Chicago Fine Art Salon (CFAS). As Art City's associated gallery, we collaborate to expand our vibrant art community and showcase the talent of our represented artists, all based in Chicago. Discover a diverse array of artistic expressions, from painting and sculpture to photography and mixed media, showcased in our classes and exhibitions. We're continuously on the lookout for fresh, innovative talent and offer representation services to support artists in building their careers and connecting with new audiences. All artwork displayed in the New Gallery is available for sale below. Explore, experience, and join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Chicago's art scene.
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Currently on View: Charlie Goss’s “Inner Beauty, Outer Expression”
Goss’s Artist Statement:
This collection of figurative oil paintings delves into the complexities of the human form, challenging conventional beauty standards and celebrating the power of inner strength. By employing bold colors, expressive gestures, and the evocative power of the face, these works invite viewers to engage in a profound and personal dialogue with the subjects depicted.
The paintings aim to dismantle the idealized notion of female beauty, often imposed by societal expectations. Instead, they highlight the inherent beauty that radiates from within, rooted in individuality, resilience, and vulnerability.
Through the use of expressive brushwork and vibrant colors, the paintings convey a sense of depth and emotion. The faces, in particular, serve as portals into the souls of the subjects, inviting viewers to contemplate their own experiences and emotions. The interplay of light and shadow further enhances the dimensionality of the figures, creating a sense of presence and intimacy.
Ultimately, this collection seeks to inspire viewers to appreciate beauty in all its forms, to challenge societal norms, and to embrace unique identities. These paintings aim to leave a lasting impression, empowering viewers to see themselves and others in a new light.
This collection is on view until 2/28. Schedule a viewing appointment by emailing us at info@chicagofineartsalon.com
Opening Friday 2/28: Jeannette Done-Lagemann’s “Urban Landscapes”
Jeanette’s Artist Statement:
Jeannette Doné-Lagemann arrived in New York from the Dominican Republic as a teenager. She went on to reside in France, Chile, and Argentina. In 2021, she made the exciting move to the Gold Coast of Chicago!
She is a contemporary visual artist and photographer whose creations are intertwined with her life-long passions for art, photography, languages and travel. Jeannette is a multi-cultural inventive artist who lends permanence to the ephemeral posters and papers that she pulls from street walls around the world. She transforms them into abstract, impressionistic, mixed media “Urban Landscapes.”
Jeannette’s academic artistic pursuits include The Art Students League of NY, Parsons Design School, Université de La Sorbonne, art history at The Louvre Museum Paris. For decades, she flexed her languages, artful eye, and business acumen in the magazine publishing world for namely for TIME and ELLE fashion Magazines.
See the work and come to her opening ceremony for “Urban Landscapes” on Friday, February 28th from 5 to 9 PM at 1400 N. Halsted Ave
The NEW Gallery has been open since 2023 and been rotating artists monthly since then! With now over a year of shows, we’ve shown plenty of artists. Some of those artists’ previous works are available below.
