We are proud to present a gallery exhibition at Chicago Art Department of Ten x Ten 2020/2, the sixth iteration of the artist-musician collaboration, in partnership with Chicago Composers Orchestra and Spudnik Press. All ten compositions were performed and recorded by Chicago Composers Orchestra between 2020 and 2022, and all (but one) screen prints were printed at Spudnik Press. Ten x Ten is a dialogue between visual artists and musicians exploring visual and auditory interaction. By challenging artists to conceptualize their work across media, Ten x Ten asks participants to stretch and expand their creative process. Through producing a limited edition compilation and public presentation of the resulting artworks, Ten x Ten documents, celebrates, and promotes Chicago’s artistic community. A suite of an art book, 12″ vinyl record, and digital download are available for pre-sale, and individual prints are available as well.
Participating Artists (visual artists listed first, composers second)
Susan Giles with Amy Wurtz
Carlos Matallana with Ben LaMar Gay
Jessie Mott with Trevor Watkin
Michelle Nordmeyer with Andrew McManus
2nd Friday Opening – July 8, 6-10pm, featuring the ten screen prints and a listening station to hear the music
Duration – July 8-Aug 26 (with visits by appointment on weekdays, 12-6pm)
Closing Party – August 26 featuring a live performance and book debut
Memory Bubbles by Azadeh Gholizadeh