Chicagokim art
an outsider artist looking in
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Growing up in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, I was surrounded by an incessant beat. Trains passing routinely by my family’s apartment, homeboys in their cars blaring their music, the call of young people in the street jockeying for various hierarchies, daily visits to the beach, even in the winter, guitar lessons in the Fine Arts Building, sirens from the firehouse a block away…my life as a young Chicagoan. I am not completely sure how all this affects my path towards art almost 25 years later, but it had to.
My most significant influence besides Rothko and the Bible, is humans experiencing circumstantial states of injustice. The way we are affected by others and the way we affect others. Our choices and what they mean. The importance of reminders is also a huge influence on my work. As we go about our daily affairs, we are benefitted by remembering certain basic truths. These truths helps us remain calm and decent during difficult times. My art serves as a reminder for me and hopefully to the collector, of some of those daily truths that make our lives richer and more meaningful.
Why all the words in my art? I am a Chicagoan and typically, we don’t like a lot of cloaked speech. We are clear communicators...I want to leave people with positive thought or a thought period. Art is communication and connection for most artists so I use words often in an attempt to connect with you, to add to your happiness and to provoke pleasantness. Enjoy!
I have not uploaded all of my art...for serious interest, please visit my contact page and request more of me.
-chicagokim
Houston Art Crawl - Saturday - Nov 21st - 10am-9pm
Chicagokim's art will be located in the #9 Erie County Iron Works Bldg., Sterret Street Entrance. See map here: http://www.artcrawlhouston.com/artcrawl-map.pdf
Since 1992, the tradition of the artists "open studios" takes place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Visitors have the opportunity to participate in the live/work/show spaces of these neighborhood"urban pioneers". The mission of the ARTCRAWL is to assists the public in understanding contemporary art by directly involving the visitors in a dialogue with local artists in the Artist Warehouse District of Downtown Houston.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
10 am - 9 pm
Free Admission
Front entrance: 1302 Nance Street
Side Entrance: 1311 Sterret
For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=164519730546&mid=15bb798G5af329045ce1G3f313G7
This is where lots of fun things will happen. I will have my famous chicagokim shirts, book sticks, art for all price ranges and lots of other fun items. About 10,000 people usually come through the doors in one day.
2009 Events
Here is where Chicagokim's art will be and she hopes you will be there too.
Bring money for art.
Grand Opening: Shanks + Whitt = Art Gallery - Galveston - Nov. 28th - 6-10pm
Shanks+Whitt=Art Gallery
This is a FREE event!
Galveston - 2001-2 Post Office Street
Some of my work is on display as well as other incredible artists. Come join us!
The Heights Underground Arts Festival - Dec. 5th
* Original Art * Handmade Soaps * Culinary Delights * Unusual Gift Items * and much more! Support your local artists by purchasing handmade original gifts 
THE UNDERGROUND ARTS MARKET... a place to buy beautiful things
Located in the Houston Heights
Call 713-202-7392 and ask for Stephanie
This is a FREE event!
802 Ralfallen @Studemont
Chicagokim participates -Super cool underground art fair - This one is going to be laid back, with great deals and the most excellent energy!
Chicagokim solo show @ Blossom Street Gallery - Dec. 19th - 7-10pm
Join us for a chicagokim solo show at Blossom Street Gallery.
4809 Blossom Street
Solo Show
7-10pm
585-737-9524
Meet my new studiomate @ Winter Street Studios, Studio 28C...Introducing: Stephanie Leinhard!
Chicagokim Studios is hosting a new studio mate in Stephanie Lienhard. Kimberly Danette also remains at Chicagokim Studios. Please stop in during any Winter Street event throughout the rest of 2009.
Stephanie Leinhard
"Future Man"
Kimberly Danette
"Solitude"
13th Annual - Art on The Avenue - Nov.12th & 14th 2009
Winter Street Studios 5th Annual Artist Exhibition & Open Studios Reception - Saturday, October 3rd - 6-9pm
| Date: | Saturday, October 3, 2009 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Location: | Winter Street Studios |
| Street: | 2101 Winter St. |
| City/Town: | Houston, TX |
Guests will have the opportunity to view art, talk with the artists and learn about technique, inspiration and processes all while enjoying musical entertainment, refreshments and snacks.
Valet parking will be available. For more information about this Exhibit and Open House call: Deborah Morris at 713 868-2231 or email her at drahmorris@sbcglobal.net
The exhibition will be open to the public from 1-5 PM on Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4.
Perez Gallery for the Arts: Thursday, Sept.17th - 6-8pm & Saturday, Sept . 26th 'Art on Aberdeen Way'
Chicagokim is moving along with other artists to artistically inhabit 4011 Aberdeen in Braes Heights. Visit us for the opening of the gallery Sept 17th! An again for an exclusive formal jazz concert with Danielle Reich's Jazz Trio: http://daniellereich.org/index1.html
Date: September 26th
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Address: 4011 Aberdeen Way Houston, TX 77025
Directions can be found at the link below:
PerezCohenGallery presents: "Six" - July 23rd - 6-8pm
Chicagokim was asked to be one of six participating artists for this exhibition. The gallery looks incredible and Margot Perez and Mitch Cohen are much to be thanked. Please visit us at http://www.perezcohengallery.com/ or join us on Thursday, July 23rd from 6-8pm for the grand opening reception. 2308 Elmen @ Westheimer.
Participating artists include: Michah Simmons, Tod Bailey, Johnathan Lopez, Stephanie Lienhard & Mike Garman.
SOLD! "You Were Needed So You Were Made". I am very happy how happy the new owner is to have the piece below.
Detail of "You Were Needed so You Were Made".
SOLD! "You Never Walk Alone #4"
2008 Events
2008 was an exciting year for Chicagokim and k3 Gallery. We worked hard to get ourselves out there and it paid off.
The Art League of Houston 60th Anniversary Gala
K3 Gallery was represented at the Art League of Houston's 60th Annual Gala event by Chicagokim & Kimberly Painter
Photo coredit: KHOU.com
Photo credit: KHOU.com
Dawn & Peter Lorenz were enjoying the night and supporting the arts
Chicagkim, Kim Painter & Dawn enjoy the gala
Kim Painter & Cara Pauloski celebrate a wonderful evening. Cara does it again.
This jacket featured a map. It was part of the auction.
Photo credit: KHOU.com
http://www.artleaguehouston.org/gala2008/index.html
Winter Holiday Arts Market - a Spacetaker Event
- Fri Dec 5th - 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. with pre-shopping, a DJ, food and drinks
- Sat Dec 6th - 12:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m., food and drinks provided for happy hour
- Sun Dec. 7th - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00pm with a Champagne brunch
Art on the Ave Event pictures - Nov 8th 2008
Chicagokim's piece sells at Art on the Ave! 50% of the proceeds will go to the Community Develpoment Corporation and the other 50% to the artist. The CDC helps people move into affordable housing.
SOLD! Chicagokim's 'You Never Walk Alone' 
SOLD! Kimberly Danette's 'Culture Pool'
Artist Kimberly Danette
Kimberly Painter and Chicagokim stand inside their K3 Gallery & Studio, #28C at Winterstreet Studios. Kimberly Danette was not available for the Art on the Ave event. She was in Tampa, for the grand opening of her spot, Hair Art Thou Salon & Gallery.
James is proud of his handiwork. James worked with us tirelessly to create a wonderful atmosphere in such a small space. He is the reason K3 Gallery looks so great!
Kathy Quigley poses with the Chicagokim's piece that sold.
Kimberly Painter holds her Kevin Peterson print.
Chicagokim & Bex celebrate the evening
This is on the other side of the wall you see above...our work bench
Stay tuned for the official opening of K3 Gallery @ Winterstreet Studios!
Our postcard - You should begin to see it around town...
