The Sound and Soul collection explores the profound impact of sound on the human experience. This is body of work by Chicago based artist focusing on the collaboration of visual images and sound.
What Women Are Thinking About is a group show of works by women artists from around the world at Liz Long art gallery at Urban Art Retreat in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. The show is on display through Mar. 23, 2024 at 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, Il. 60623. Visitors may catch the show on Saturdays from 1-4 or by contacting the gallery for an alternate date/time. contact@urbanartretreat.com
“Picking 4” which depicts anxious habits, work by Kuharchuk
Some artists are local such as Val Cavin who resides in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Her piece is about growing old. Val says look forward not backward with regrets. Julia Shangguan from the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago contributed a dynamic piece about Asian women feeling a need to assimilate. Tamara Berger of Serbia says her primary focus in painting is on feminism and LGBTQ+ rights. She has contributed a piece called “Mothers are Super Heroes”. Veronica Ceci from Texas has two pieces in the show about air quality and pesticides. Nymera of Texas has a piece in the show called Since You Asked, about women of color often being asked what is on their minds. Maria Coletsis, of Vancouver Canada, shows us a beautiful photograph of roses and when you look up close you see the pot is not a pot but a covid mask and when you look closer, you see on the mask a man spraying pesticides. One of the pieces that Cat Roberts has in the show says- I Am worthy I Am Bold I Am Melaninaire. Cassandra Robinson from Wisconsin’s assemblage piece is about Incarceration. Meghan Du from the UK enchanted everyone with her art- TRIBE about women’s land and women’s empowerment. Renee Kuharchuk of Bartlett, Illinois also fascinated people with her pieces. Both large, one is called Property or Commodity is the pelvis bones of a woman with paper money woven in & out of it, the other is hands, picking the skin especially around the fingernails and is called Picking (about anxiety). Monica Mills from Prague contributed a powerful piece alluding to (FGM)FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. The piece is comprised of pieces of canvas not too big sewn together on a round form. The canvas pieces have traces of reddish hue. And we have a black and white photograph by a woman we shall call L who is self- identified as homeless. She lives in Australia. L told me she was hard pressed to enter the show since some men had just stolen everything she had. The photograph is high contrast mostly black above the large tree. Top heavy with black sky, at the very bottom one sees a very small woman reading/studying a book on her lap with legs crossed, on some cement, in front of where it says Modern Contemporary Art on the building.
Renee Kuharchuk’s Property or Commodity
The curator is an artist, originally from New York. Dianna C. Long has included her collaged tall cupboard piece- Woman As Survivor which chronicles the decades she has put into showing art by women who have survived trauma (mostly rape, domestic violence, incest). She has covered a tall old cupboard from top to bottom, even the door with scraps of papers about the art shows and times they existed in. The artists bared their trauma selves and allowed the public to look at their art about surviving trauma. This validation and sharing helped to heal the artists and some viewers. For others is has been an awakening.
Also included in the art show is a video of many of the actual pieces that have been in the largest Woman As Survivor art show that Dianna has curated. This silent video of one trauma piece after another on view to see is riveting. It is here to see. Dianna says that many women are thinking of wanting to be safe from rape, domestic violence, and incest.
Side Street Studio Arts, NFP was founded in 2013 as an outlet for the Elgin arts scene. Side Street provides educational and creative resources and an inclusive space, run by artists. Side Street’s mission is to support the artist and artistic journey through collaboration.
This is one of the biggest visual art shows of the year! Jurors will select artists for recognition and awards. The Crowd Favorite (voted on during the opening reception) will receive our top cash prize! Come vote for your favorite and celebrate with us.
Performances by Angrous Jeffries, Atrocious Poets, and more!
Guest Judges: Joshua Dixon, Iga Puchalska, Marc Thayer
Womens United Art Magazine - Issue 2
WOMEN’S UNITED ART MAGAZINE | ISSUE II | WINTER 2023
INCLUDING
WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Celebrating industry leaders Stacie McCormick (Unit 1 Gallery | Wokshop & Fair Art Fair), Elyse' Jokinen (Wilder Collage), Ms. Jolí (BlkArthouse)
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Interviewing contemporary visual artists Alanna Peters, Andrea Friederichs-du Maire, Audineh Asaf, Anna Korbut, Debbie Korbel, Deborah Kruger, Emanuela Nesko, Eva Miedema, Gabriela Brito, Heather Sportsman, Jhina Alvarado, Kateryna Bortsova, Kathleen Beausoleil, Kimberlee Rocca, Lena Silva, Mariana Arrieta Ibarra, Megan Quinn, Olga Niki, Olga Synooka, Rebecca Holton, Stephanie Mulvihill, Tetiana Kylivnyk
ART UNLIMITED
Introducing women creatives Mirei Monticelli, Victoria Jane Kearney
THE CURATOR'S PICK
Highlighting artists to follow Rachel Fae Coleman, Renee Kuharchuk, Gabriela Domville, Olson Olberburg, Judit Fortelny, Oksana Kravchenko, Montserrat Serra Nonell, Tonya Whitney, Annelise Bronsveld, Louise Laplante, Anne-Marie Olczak, Yvonne Vácha Mané, Marlene Jorge, Vanessa Hiller, Geraldina Khatchikian, Michelle Schultz, Dorothy McGuinness, Jennifer Galvin, Krisztina Lazar, Mandy Martin, Silvia Felizia, Olya Krasavina, Ann B Rosen, Erin Malia Cross, Jayn Anderson, Paulina Ree, Catarina Diaz, Martina Petrovicova, Michaela Jean, Hollie Anderson, Marja van Putten, Kristen Dahms, Melissa Newman
LIVING THE LIFE
Discovering From Waco With Love, The Travelling Artist, Your Creative Diaries, Tools For Artists
EXHIBITS
Presenting Women United ART MOVEMENT solo exhibits - Krisztina Lazar, Heather Sportsman, Vicky Jacob-Ebbingaus, Valentine Svihalek, Leah Cupino; group exhibit Perfect Imperfection: Faces & Figures curated by Erika b Hess
The Art Dames Society was launched as an international support network for women creatives who are changing their career path into the arts. It shines a spotlight on emerging, mid-career, and established women artists through opportunities to showcase their work and share their stories with the world. We believe that all voices are important as each woman's life and art journeys are unique and shape the circumstances of her art practice.
Mouth 3 - Acrylic painting on canvas
Having had personal experience with returning to the arts after years of neglecting her creative callings, the founder Ceili Seipke, made it her mission to support like-minded women artists through opportunities, resources and mentorship.
The Art Dames Society is an inclusive platform that currently focuses on showcasing the work of women artists through the First Friday Art Gallery, introducing them to wider audiences through the Artist Directory and In the Spotlight interviews and sharing business/career advice on the Spotlight page.
“Is it enough, yet?” Assemblage/Installation
Join us to be a part of this groundbreaking initiative that is “Celebrating women artists who radiate wisdom, experience, strength, and the beauty of aging.”
Works featured by Renee Kuharchuk include “Mouth 3” and “Is it Enough, Yet?”
Participating artists in The Art Dames Society Gratitude Show.
Featured artist, Renee Kuharchuk, whose work focuses on portraiture and close up imagery.
The Art Dames Society was launched as an international support network for women creatives who are changing their career path into the arts. It shines a spotlight on emerging, mid-career, and established women artists through opportunities to showcase their work and share their stories with the world. We believe that all voices are important as each woman's life and art journeys are unique and shape the circumstances of her art practice.
Having had personal experience with returning to the arts after years of neglecting her creative callings, the founder Ceili Seipke, made it her mission to support like-minded women artists through opportunities, resources and mentorship.
The Art Dames Society is an inclusive platform that currently focuses on showcasing the work of women artists through the First Friday Art Gallery, introducing them to wider audiences through the Artist Directory and In the Spotlight interviews and sharing business/career advice on the Spotlight page.
Join us to be a part of this groundbreaking initiative that is “Celebrating women artists who radiate wisdom, experience, strength, and the beauty of aging.”
“Picking 4” and “Biting” are acrylic paintings featured within this exhibition by Illinois artist Renee Kuharchuk. Her painting “Picking 4” garnered her 3rd place.
University of Illinois - Micro Residency - June 2023
In this program educator-artists from a broad range of disciplines live, work, and collaborate to push the boundaries of their practices. Artist display their work produced during the residency program through a public exhibition that culminates the experience.
Below are featured works produced by Renee Kuharchuk. during this residency.
The Quarterly is an art publication and online exclusive exhibition highlighting the art and artistic concepts of contemporary artists working today. This Spring issue interviews arts on their personal practice and how they develop the meaning behind their work. In this issue, Renee Kuharchuk explains how her exaggerated brush work and bold color palette add to the anxious themes of her artwork.
Image from the Spring 2023 issue featuring artwork and interview with Renee Kuharchuk
Excerpt from interview with Renee Kuharchuk
Artist Interviews featured in the Spring Issue
Cover of Women’s United Art Magazine
WOMENS UNITED ART MAGAZINE | ISSUE III | SPRING 2023
INCLUDING
WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Celebrating industry leaders Sarah Maple & Tam Gryn
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Interviewing contemporary visual artists Alejandra Moral, Alexandra Bolshakova, Aomi Kikuchi, Asya Kozina, Avin Abbasi, Ēlena Ēto, Elena Rousseau, Francesca Schwartz, Joanna Pilarczyk, Judi Tavill, Julia C R Gray, Kathy Cornwell, Kim Hopson, Lori Solley, Meghan DeRoma, Olivia Jane, P.M.K.D, Saeideh Aghaei, Sahar Nateghi, Sara Rahanjam, Tara Barr, Victoria Matéo
View of the virtual gallery space in the solo show.
ART UNLIMITED
Introducing women creatives Marianna Koytsan
THE CURATOR'S PICK
Highlighting artists to follow Alex Duncan, Shannon Rae Fincke, Valerie Milo, Sarah Renzi Sanders, Yevheniia Kurdiukova, Amy Swartelé, Pamela Chrabieh, Nadine Ogle, Dulce Carvalho Atelier, Dawn Smith, Cassie Arnold, Mehrnoosh, Leonor Ali & M. Kate Helmes Shark, Rose Malenfant, Sue Dickins, Marelie van Rensburg, Anne Mailhot, Bita Mohabbati, Sara Mazahery, Lauren Brumbach, Nicki Ault, Lauren Lewchuk, Roshni Patel, Kuan-Hsuan Lu, Rachel Morrisey, Lichiban, Polurenko, Maryam Rajabzadeh, Saba Tafaghodi, Sarah Spillers, Mahshad Azadi, Carola Orieta Sperman, Ziba Pashang, Leila Farzaneh, Iskra Sale, Parastoo Haddadi, Lori Burke, Deb McCarroll, Odeta Xheka
LIVING THE LIFE
Discovering The Travelling Artist, Your Creative Diaries with Alisha Pop, Tools For Artists
EXHIBITS
Presenting Women United ART MOVEMENT solo exhibits - Celine Gabrielle, Lauryn Grubbs, Petra Schott, Ghia Haddad, Vanessa Hiller, Katrina Niswander, Renee Kuharchuk, Paula Borsetti, Jennifer Hulley, Kristy Okkonen, Rachel Le Roux, Aomi Kikuchi, Daniella Queirolo, Lize Krüger, Molly F. McCracken, Agathe Bouton; group exhibit Dare To Dream curated by Women United ART MOVEMENT
Art Seen Magazine - Issue 6
Art Seen, The Curator’s Salon Magazine, brings together contemporary visual artists from around the world to talk about their work, influences, purpose and everything else.
Issue 6 published for Winter 2022 presents:
• Conversations between artists and curators including Sagarika Sundaram, Suchitra Mattia and Jess Allen.
• Collectors Axel Anderl and Kathrin Weber share their journey through collecting art
• Stories behind the artworks and the artists practice including bold and stunning visuals
• An insight into the studio life and practice of artists from around the world plus studio spaces in their most natural form. Inside the publication you will discover artists from around the world, working across a number of disciplines, and learn about contemporary art and artists.
This issue also includes Dalini Sagadeva, Young Shin, Celine Chan, Seth Ellison, Ruth Santee, Natasha Bakovic, Bobbye Cochran, Grayson Cassels, Masako Roberts, Odeta Xheka, Ekaterina Adelskaya, John A. Blythe, Renee Kuharchuk, Ilsa Brittain, Sarah Darke, Adrienne Egger, Vanessa Snyder, Melissa Wilkinson, Kate Marsden, Veronika Lavey, Cecile Lobert, Dana Kohlmann, Camille Myles, Shelly Pamenskym Ghia Haddad, Geraldine Khatchikian, Adam Strange, Katrina Niswander, Sally Wetherall, Charley Peters, Zara Kand, Brandi Hofer and Kathryn Armitage.
Artist Renee Kuharchuk with her paintings at Dry City
“Acceptance” Oil painting by Renee Kuharchuk
The 43rd Annual Juried Exhibition for Lake County Artists at the College of Lake County, Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art includes all fine art media from local county artists.
Renee Kuharchuk with “Acceptance” her featured oil painting
Featured Artwork from Renee Kuharchuk
Our August artist, Renee Kuharchuk, will be here at the taproom on Thursday, August 25th, for a meet-n-greet and coaster art jam.
Come out and see Renee's amazing gallery of paintings, purchase anything you see and love, and meet the artist! While you're here, grab some tacos from Dia de los Tacos, meet some pups up for adoption from Starfish Animal Rescue, and support local art, food and beer.
No advance tickets needed. Just come by.
Renee Kuharchuk with her scholarship winning work “Pressure”
ArtConnected, along with the Illinois Art Education Association and BLICK Art Materials host an annual juried exhibition that recognizes the artistic talents of Illinois’ art educators from all across the state of Illinois. Participating artists range in experience from first time educators to seasoned veterans. Developed nearly a decade ago, the exhibition aims to reconnect Illinois art educators with their own personal artistic practice, create a sense of community while providing a professional exhibition experience. Each year a wide range of amazing artworks are featured in the show, such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, fiber, glass, mixed media, digital arts, video, ceramics, jewelry and more. All works are original and have been completed within the last calendar year.
