Barrington Art Festival
Barrington, IL
May 23 - May 24, 2015
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Von Ehr, Anne
Artist Statement
My current art work is evocative of my life journey, a leaving behind of personal marks. With oil paint and wax medium I layer color and add texture with condensed intention. Like words to a writer, it ls my way of communicating and… Read more
Valerio Trigueros, Gerardo
Artist Statement
My name is Gerardo Valerio Trigueros, I'm and artist from Costa Rica, I specialize in Wild Life Art and my mission is to make consciousness in young adults and kids about preservation of the environment for our future generations through my work. I would… Read more
Ulman, Jason
Artist Statement
I utilize many methods of printmaking, such as linoleum block prints, woodcuts, copper etchings, and screen prints, to explore abstract geometric shapes and patterns, both organic and symmetric, as well as create portraits and landscapes.
Throughout my pieces I emphasize a great contrast between positive… Read more
Sweeney, Patrick
Artist Statement
Twenty years of my adult life has been spent living and working in the Hawaiian Islands, as a gallery owner and locally recognized, self-taught, seascape oil painter. After a very welcome opportunity arose, I decided to expand my business into the beautiful wine country… Read more
Smith, Jahe
Artist Statement
It isn’t always easy to explain the inspiration behind my abstract pieces, as they often are an interpretation of an emotion or response that I had to a particular setting or view. But I feel that my inspiration isn’t particularly important, as art… Read more
Simon, Larry
Artist Statement
I take my inspiration from seemingly everyday objects, surfaces and scenes that are transformed into painterly short stories when given the chance.
Often, I'll work with a blend of sharp and soft focus to create a composed narrative shrouded in a sense of the unknown:… Read more
Sepiol, Christina
Artist Statement
ChicksKicks boots are vintage, upcycled western cowboy boots that are each uniquely designed to be one-of-a-kind creations. They are embellished with vintage western belts, jute, western "bling" and real pheasant feathers. No two pair are alike and each is designed to bring out… Read more