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Art Sat Apr 17 2010
Printervention at Chicago Tourism Center Gallery
Printervention, a collection of socially active posters and prints, opened on April 17 with a bustling reception at the Chicago Tourism Center Gallery. The show presents over 70 works by artists around the country, each one drawing awareness to a specific cause or idea. The messages range from politically charged to casually speculative with a refreshing mix of styles and ideas. One piece by Tyler Galloway titled Spread Love encourages people to embrace the homeless of our city. The four-section poster is constructed like tear away coupons, each offering a different way to help the homeless- invite someone home for dinner, share money without judgment, or knit someone a winter hat. A nearby poster with a more comical feel suggests people "Go Swim, or at least go outside and do something," illustrated with neon swim shorts.
Printervention poster exhibition will be up at the Chicago Tourism Center Gallery at 72 E Randolph Ave. until May 4. On April 27 from 7pm-2am, you can check out the prints in both poster and sticker form at the Whistler, a social event that will include an awards presentation at 8pm. Looking to get your hands on some prints from the show? Printervention is also incorporating a mobile silkscreen cart that will be distributing prints throughout parks and on the streets of the city.