Sumakshi Singh, 2003

Nooks, crannies and architectural anomalies invade the gallery with microenvironments inspired by nature, especially plants, fungal growths and organic materials. In it we find an evocation of how the natural, living world is forced to respond and adapt to the sterility of the built environment.

Six one-person or artist-curated exhibitions taking a risk. At The Edge unveils newly created works that are difficult to show in commercial spaces, that extend a working artist's practice, and/or push the boundaries of art experimentation. This is the second year of annual At The Edge exhibitions intended to encourage the most innovative aspects of the Chicago art community's current dynamism. Special thanks to the jury that selected this year's At The Edge projects: Danielle Gustafson-Sundell (artist and co-director of Deluxe Projects), Paul Ha (Executive Director, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis), Kevin Kaempf (artist), Jennifer Reeder (artist and UIC faculty member), and Lorelei Stewart (Director, Gallery 400). A triennial catalogue featuring all At The Edge projects and essays by area writers will be published in 2004.

Sumakshi Singh, 2003

Sumakshi Singh, 2003

Sumakshi Singh, 2003