Tuesday, December 7, 2010

On Barbara Koenen at Thomas Robertello Gallery

Silk Road War Rug, 2006
Barbara Koenen, Silk Road War Rug
Thomas Robertello Gallery in Chicago will be previewing some giant paintings/prints by Barbara Koenen starting this Friday, December 10th. Koenen is a very fine artist, who created these works by drawing the patterns with adhesive medium and then carefully sprinkling aromatic spices onto the shapes. The final works are an homage to the long tradition of rug-making in Afghanistan which has been severely curtailed since the western invasion in 2001. I can't attend the opening at this fine gallery, but if you can make it, it's at  939 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, on Friday December 10th from 5 pm until 8 pm.
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