Four Chicago-based artists—Allie Kushnir, Shalen Stephenson, Thérèse Mulgrew, and Noel Mercado—will present concurrent solo exhibitions at Dubuque's Voices Studios from June 5 through July 31, under the collective title "Quiet Intersections." Each artist explores themes of memory, materiality, and contemporary life through distinct media: Kushnir's organic paintings, Stephenson's layered abstractions, Mulgrew's figurative works, and Mercado's found-object sculptures. An opening reception with an artist talk is scheduled for June 5.
This exhibition matters because it showcases how individual artistic practices can converge within a shared space, highlighting the diversity and interconnectedness of Chicago's contemporary art scene. By bringing together four distinct voices in a multi-gallery format, "Quiet Intersections" offers audiences a nuanced experience of how artists navigate personal studio practice amid urban demands, fostering dialogue between abstraction, figuration, and material exploration.