Fly'n Gypsy Arts & Graphics

 Energetic constellation Etched relief print Symbolic Immersion: Prints and Installation Art Jessica Kronika   www.flyngypsyarts.com Opening Reception:   June 15 th , 2012 6-10pm. Installation open 7-10pm Exhibit runs through July 6 th , 2012 At Expressions Graphics, 29 W. Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304 Gallery Hours: Friday & Saturday, 1-4pm Installation view, Symbolic Immersion Columbia College Chicago, May 2009 Evoking a journey of discovery, the artist takes us into a contemporary experience of visiting prehistoric cave and early stone temples during a storytelling. Using cutting edge LED technology in the place of oil burning lamps, the illuminated spaces of Kronika’s installation invite you into the mysteries. Working with mixed media, the artist turns everyday materials into glowing crystalline and substantial spaces. Using printmaking, bookmaking, sculpture and photograph...

Upcoming Classes with instructor Jessica Kronika Spring 2012 For more information please contact instructor, Jessica Kronika at: artist@flyngypsyarts.com or (847) 722-7032. For more information about the instructor visit www.flyngypsyarts.com or see her blog at: www.flyngypsyarts.com/blog/ Book Making Workshop       Saturdays,   March 17th and 24th, 2012, 1-4pm. Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304.          $35 plus supplies.    This workshop will cover several book binding processes. Demonstrations of scrapbook style glue binding, traditional stitch-binding, and complete building of a book will take place during the first class. The process of preparing book parts, assembly, weighting and drying your unique book will be covered. Students should bring a project. Bring your pages and learn to build a glue-bound...

Upcoming Bookmaking workshop This workshop will cover several book binding processes. Demonstrations of glue binding, stitch-binding, and complete building of a book will take place. Students are encouraged to bring a project (pages and embellishments recommended) for completion. Recovering, scrapbook style glue bound book, and stitch-bound traditional book are scheduled. The process of preparing book parts, assembly, weighting and drying your unique book will be covered. Dates & Times: 2-5pm, January 13, 20, and 27, 2011. Location: Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60302. Please contact the instructor, Jessica Kronika for more information and to register Now... 847-722-7032 or artist@flyngypsyarts.com                                          ...

Relief & Intaglio Mixed Process Etching With instructor Jessica Kronika of Fly’n Gypsy Arts Location: Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304 Dates & Times: Fridays 2-5pm (9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2); or 6-9pm (9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9) Please register for your preferred time, sessions will be scheduled based on registration. Evening class will run into December due to third Friday gallery openings occurring on 9/16, 10/21, and 11/18. Class size: minimum 3 to maximum 10. Cost: $25 per session ($250 for 10 sessions); special discounted season session rate available $225 paid in full at registration. Some supplies will be provided. Deposit required with registration: $150. Overview: Students will learn the step by step process for creating unique and editioned prints with both relief embossment and intaglio surface effects. Demonstrations of resist techniques for relief etching, variou...

Works of Jessica L. Kronika on display at Martini Room in Elgin. Urban Abstractions: Birds and Buildings is a series of acid-etched brass plate and laser printed digital photographic prints utilizing mixed media. Inspired by the ongoing construction and deconstruction of urban growth, these works bridge traditional press printing and contemporary digital and laser print technologies. On display starting on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011, at the Martini Room, located at 161 East Chicago Street, in Elgin, IL 60120. Doors open at 4:30pm on Wednesday at Martini Room. The Gallery reception opens at 6pm. The works will be on display until February 23rd, 2011. The Artist will be present Wednesday's February 9th and 23rd during the show from 6-10pm to answer questions about the inspiration and process. All works are for sale, in custom frames. The Martini Room is a bar/club with a 21 years and over minimum. Spiral to Eclipse, digital photographs, laser print, acid etched brass plate monop...