Kathy Kathrein's Artwork Featured at YMCA in April

Cities, wet streets, flowers and weeds are some of the beautiful things that artist Kathy Kathrein enjoys painting. “The exhibit includes all of these subjects,” said Kathrein, about her artwork April showcase at the North Suburban YMCA’s Community Gallery.

Kathrein has a degree in art from Southern Illinois University and has taught art for 20 years. “My subject matter has changed throughout the years,” said Kathrein. “I did landscapes and abstract expressionism when I was young. I later began working with a digital camera. The camera reveals details that are often not visible to the naked eye.” Kathrein says she doesn’t have a big message in her artwork, but always aims to capture the mood of the subject. One of her favorite subjects is to paint pictures of Chicago that combine nature and architecture.

New local artists are featured monthly at the North Suburban YMCA’s Community Gallery. All the artwork on display is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the North Suburban YMCA’s Visual Arts Program.

About the North Surburban YMCA

The YMCA is a not-for-profit entity and relies on donations to make services available for all families and individuals in its 15-city region. All board members are volunteers, who donate their time, talents and financial resources. Located at 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook, the YMCA has served the northern suburbs of Chicago for over 45 years. The Y is about youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, providing programs and services that address the needs of our diverse community and are accessible to all. For more information or to make a donation, contact Barb Flanagin at 847-272-7250 orbflanagin@nsymca.org or visit www.nsymca.org.