Fly'n Gypsy Arts & Graphics

Symbolic Immersion: Fairy Mound, an experiential installation and other works in paint, print and drawing by J. Lynn Kronika. Explore the inner realm of the Crystalline Hall of Fairy and interact with the Will o’the Whisp. The Real World of Fairy Exhibit opens March 25th, with a reception from 6-10pm at the Life Force Arts Center, located at 3148 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657. Exhibit runs until May 27th, 2011 and will close with a reception that evening from 6-10pm. For more information please contact the artist: Jessica L Kronika at 847-722-7032 or artist@flyngypsyarts.com or contact the Executive Director, Joan Forest Mage at: 773-327-7224 or joan@LifeForceArts.org See the invitation details at: http://www.lifeforcearts.org/site/calendar/events-this-week/icalrepeat.detail/2011/03/25/4400/-/opening-reception-qthe-real-world-of-faerieq-art-show

As some of you may have heard, I have been creating one of a kind costumes. This set, inspired by historical and contemporary fashions, the Sun King of France, Louis the fourteenth, and a request from my photographer friend, Carol, is half way to completion. Last July, the photo below was taken of the completed Louis' costume. The companion piece, for a female, is underway at this time. All of my costumes are completely custom fitted, and hand sewn. The materials include bought and found fabrics. I prefer to recycle fabrics from the thrift store for some portions. For example, the long coat fabric, which includes the light sage with embroidery and woven gold stripes is a reclaimed set of curtains. The image at right is the consort's costume, in it's draped and pinned format. Prior to this stage the bodice structure was built using heavy canvas, mesh, and binding tape. The final costume will have a chemise which is worn under the bodice and two layers of skirt. Look for mo...

This is a recent mixed media work in my sketchbook. The original drawing is in graphite and conte pencils. Into the drawing I am adding clippings from magazines to create the collage in the trees you see here. This drawing was done around Halloween, thus the robust pumpkins and orange leaved trees on the right. I will keep adding images as I work on this one!

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...

Hello everyone! Hope your holiday season is filled with joy and reconnections to friends and family. Just a little note about my writings on fine art in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. As of November 2010, I will no longer be publishing to examiner.com. The company has changed their policies regarding payment and copyright. In the future, those detailed articles on our Chicago artists, galleries, and events as well as visitors to the Chicago land area will be available here on my blog. For anyone wanting copies of previous articles now unavailable at examiner, please contact me directly at artist@flyngypsyarts.com . I will need the article title, artist or exhibit name. Articles will continue to be promoted via social networks. Projected release for the new content is early 2011. Thank you for your readership and for supporting the arts! Sincerely, Jessica Kronika aka The Fly'n Gypsy

Fly'n Gypsy Arts will be at the Elk Grove Village Park District Pavillion this Sunday, October 17th, from 8am to 5pm. Come out to see art, have your child's or your own face painted, or sit for a custom portrait in black and white or color!

This Saturday, August 14th come out to Mills Park and Pleasant Home in Oak Park to the Chicago Pagan Pride Fest! The event opens with a blessing at Noon and runs until about 5pm. I will have a selection of my mythology and symbolism based works on display. See paintings, traditional lithographs, lino- and woodcuts, and relief etchings, and browse my mixed media works! If you want a one of a kind portrait, visit my booth! I will be creating Spirit Portraits in color pastel or black and white charcoal for $25 each! Bringing the kids? Stop by for a face painting ($3-$5), or full face Animal Totem painting ($10)! I look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Jessica aka the Fly'n Gypsy www.flyngypsyarts.com See the fest online: www.chicagopaganpride.org www.paganpride.org