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SOFA EXPO CHICAGO 2017

November 8, 2017 by shelley

SOFA EXPO CHICAGO 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

The Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design.

Critically acclaimed and continuously running since 1994, what distinguishes SOFA from other top art events is its focus on three-dimensional artworks that cross the boundaries of fine art, decorative art and design. SOFA is noted for its exceptional presentation, with an elite selection of international dealers presenting for sale one-of-a-kind masterworks in handsome, custom-designed gallery exhibits.

SOFA is held annually in the fall at Chicago’s major destination, Navy Pier, with an average of 80 dealers and 35,000 people attending. Sales at the fair are estimated at 15-20 million dollars per show.

Our VIP Tickets are from Elis Gudmann at Studio  ten|CONTEMPORARY.  We first discovered Elis at the Kansas City Plaza Art Show many, many years ago and we followed her to Chicago and have attended SOFA ever since.  Elis does etched metal wall pieces and has focused on creating works infused with color, texture, and form but also does incredible sculpture pieces with husband Kirk Slaughter.

Elis Guddman

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SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

INCREDIBLE ART

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

SOFA Expo Chicago 2017

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Elisabett Gudmann, S.O.F.A., SOFA, SOFA 2017, SOFA Chicago

SOFA Chicago 2015

January 13, 2016 by shelley

Chicago SOFA 2015

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SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

Ellen and I made our annual trip to Chicago to attend the VIP SOFA Show.  Our VIP tickets come from artist (and good friend) Elis Gudmann from ten472 Gallery

I really like her latest works that combined charred wood with the etched metal…

Elis Gudmann artist

Elis Gudmann artist

Elis’ bio:

Elisabett Gudmann is a Northern California based artist focused on creating works infused with color, texture, and form.   While most widely recognized for her metal wall pieces, she is also an accomplished sculptor and often creates 3-dimensional works with her partner, Kirk H. Slaughter.

METAL WALL PIECES:

The complex and physically demanding process involves laboriously etching the metal to create detailed surface textures and imagery in relief. Unique and intricate patina colors are achieved by working with a variety of caustic chemicals, layering colors and often employing a reductive technique.  Mostly conceptual in nature, her imagery evolves through layered complexity and evokes references to natural and man-made environments.  Influences of abstract expressionism infuse her work, striking a balance between the abstract and the recognizable.

SOFA had a lot of interesting art:

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

This was completely done in those tiny seed beads!

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

These were glass objects!

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

and some “live art”

SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA Chicago 2015

I alway enjoy the city of Chicago also and the Magnificent Mile was decked out in glorious fall decor

Chicago's magnificent mile decked out in fall decor!

Chicago’s magnificent mile decked out in fall decor!

Chicago's magnificent mile decked out in fall decor!

Chicago’s magnificent mile decked out in fall decor!

I find the architect and skyline of Chicago very picturesque.

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And my all time favorite photo I took of Chicago skyline was a few years ago on a day the clouds hung so low the tops of buildings were obscured:chicago

Filed Under: Art, Events, Travel Tagged With: Chicago, Fall decor Chicago, Magnificent Mile, Sculpture Objects Fine Art Design, SOFA, SOFA Chicago, SOFA Chicago 2015

SOFA (Sculptural Objects Functional Art + Design) Chicago Preview Night

November 17, 2014 by shelley

SOFA (Sculptural Objects Functional Art + Design) Chicago Preview Night

SOFA Chicago

SOFA Chicago

Ellen and I headed to Chicago to attend the preview night of the 2014 SOFA show.  Our tickets were courtesy of Ten472 Contemporary Art.

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

SOFA Chicago 2014

Chicago scenes

Chicago-view

Chicago-view

Chicago 2014

Chicago 2014

Street decorations Chicago fall 2014

Street decorations Chicago fall 2014

Chicago Water Tower

Chicago Water Tower

Filed Under: Art, Events, Travel Tagged With: Art Show, Chicago, SOFA, SOFA Chicago

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