Save the Date!
I am so proud to present the first posthumous exhibition of the work of Jill Jeannides, together with her family. You are cordially invited to the upcoming exhibition and opening reception: Chicago at the Millennium: Paintings by Jill Jeannides, 1995 - 2005 Opening rece ption on Thursday, September 12th, 6:30 - 9:30pm Friendly Community Gallery 6729 Roosevelt Rd. Berwyn, IL 60402 Show runs from September 12th - October 6th This presentation of Jeannides’ explores her paintings created in Chicago at the turn of the last century, including her Ukrainian Heritage Collection. These works are deeply rooted in her immediate surroundings at the SAIC dorm at State and Madison, an area undergoing a fundamental shift at that time. And also, by her apartment on Thomas Street in Ukrainian Village, where she painted Ukrainian landmarks, as well as alleyways and quintessential Chicago interiors. Her unique style, inspired by French impressionism, and her practice of en plein air painting give