1968 - Art and politics in Chicago
Forty years after the tumultuous and transformative events of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, this exhibition examines the diverse responses, both political and material, of artists in that moment. ...Depaul Press Release
30" x 40" ap slikscreen print proof set Dated 07/30-08/28 1968
What A Difference A Day Makes
As fate would have it, when i came back from Maine this summer, i brought with me an archive of old work with the intent of catologing my life in art prior to 2004, so in light of the survey show at DePaul, i'm starting off this catalog with my work from the original show. Although this combo piece was not shown at the time ( only the dartboard images ), i have always thought that it summed up the sociological nature of the time that was Chicago ( America ) in 1968.
In this period of time, summer 68', ...being 25 and full of 'piss and vinegar' and somewhat involved with the politics of the moment, i was working on graphics for the McCarthy campaign doing some silk screened portraits of the principals involved. One of those was 'da mayor' Richard Daley Sr., a man i liked a lot, ...he reminded me of my father, ...but unlike my father, he didn't get it!
'It' being my generation.
SEPTEMBER 18 - NOVEMBER 23, 2008
DePaul Art Museum Main and North Galleries 2350 N. Kenmore, Chicago IL 60614
Daley DartboardThe original is a 40" diameter painting on cork.
For some reason i never photographed the large 'Daley Dartboard' ( it was sold at the ensuing auction to benefit the 'Chicago Seven' ), so this image, which is the 'Panorama' cover from The Chicago Daiy News Oct 26, 1968 edtion will have to suffice.
