2014 Solo Exhibition Series at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park / “Don’t Tread on Me” by Chakaia Booker at

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Don’t Tread on Me: Sculpture by Chakaia Booker

 June 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016

 Location: Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University

This is the 4th in the Solo Exhibition Series presentation at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. The Solo Exhibition Series at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park started in the year 2009. The exhibition brings exceptional artwork by nationally and internationally recognized artists to the park. Since their inception these presentations of have been generously supported by BMO Harris Bank. The first of the solo exhibition series was 12-figure installation “Horizons” by Icelandic sculptor Steinunn Thorarinsdottir [2009]. This was followed by “Neil Goodman in the Park” [2011] and Sophie Ryder’s “Upside Down, Kneeling” [2012].

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Chakaia Brooker

Chakaia Brooker

 

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“Don’t Tread on Me” [2014] by Chakaia Booker is the fourth in the series of Solo Exhibitions. It consists of three outdoor pieces: Serendipity [1998], Meeting Ends [2005] and What’s Not [2009]. These works from different times in her career suggests her creative range. Chakaia Booker is best known for her work with discarded automobile tires, which she cuts into pieces of varying length, width and shape – and fastens onto wooden or metal armatures. She builds indoor and outdoor sculptures ranging in scale from intimate wall pieces to large public works.

These images were taken on Sep 12, 2014, at the annual benefit fundraiser for the Park, “Carts & Cocktails”.

 

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Chakaia Brooker

Chakaia Brooker

 

 

Meeting Ends [2005] – by Chakaia Booker

Meeting Ends [2005] – by Chakaia Booker

 

Serendity [1998] – by Chakaia Booker

Serendity [1998] – by Chakaia Booker

 

What’s Not [2009] – by Chakaia Booker

What’s Not [2009] – by Chakaia Booker

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I saw the exhibition while I was at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park to attend the event “Carts & Cocktails”, which is the annual benefit fundraiser for the Park. For more on Carts & Cocktails.. click here..

 

With Chakaia Brooker and Tracie Hall

With Chakaia Brooker and Tracie Hall

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RELATED LINKS

Official Website: Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park .. .. click here..

My Posts on Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park.. click here
NMSP: Collection Photo Gallery..click here..
NMSP: Collection Blogs.. click here
NMSP: Temporary Exhibitions.. click here..
NMSP: Articles..click here..
NMSP: Fundraising..click here..

Home: Public Art in Chicago.. click here..

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