-Lockport Gallery Seven in Lockport opened its exhibit Art of Illinois: A Bicentennial Celebrationto a “bursting at the seams” crowd on Saturday, October 6th. Over 60 artists from around the state are part of this exciting exhibit, which is on both the second and third floors of the Gaylord Building.
Presenting the awards and a certificate of Recognition from the Illinois State Senate was Senator Pat McGuire. Ted Fuka from Mokena is part of this exhibit with his work Thin Ice.
Ted Fuka is known for his vibrantly colored and detailed representational pastel paintings. He first began using soft pastels in figure drawing classes while attending the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois and later found the spontaneous medium to be a good choice for color studies for finished illustrations for his commercial art business completing projects for multiple corporations.
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Growing up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Fuka was always intrigued when his family would travel into the rural Midwest whether it be summer vacations to northern Wisconsin, an occasional trip to Michigan or just a drive out beyond traffic lights. After the events of 9/11, Ted reassessed his art career and turned toward fine art finding inspiration in local bucolic landscapes and settings. God's beauty and serenity is the impression Ted seeks to communicate to the observer while always striving to capture light and form.
This exhibit is free and open to the public until October 31st. Don’t miss out on the chance to see this amazing work by amazing Illinois artists
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Gallery Seven is managed by a group of local artists, located at 200 West 8th Street, Lockport. This free gallery is open to the public Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and Noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. All exhibited work at Gallery Seven is for sale.
815.483.4310 gallery7@ymail.com www.galleryseven.net
