Grove Gallery in Evanston, Illinois, hosted the opening reception of 'Triptych,' a three-person exhibition featuring artists Kate Berry-Brown, Vanessa Filley, and Darren Oberto. The show, on view through January 31, presents a range of media including pencil portraits, figurative photography, and oil paintings, exploring themes of motherhood, belonging, environment, and the cosmos. Gallery owner Sarah Kaiser-Amaral noted a synergy among the artists in their use of geometry and treatment of parenthood, describing a concept of order versus chaos. The gallery is donating 20 percent of sales from the exhibit to Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW), a nonprofit supporting people in Chicagoland experiencing poverty and homelessness.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the role of local galleries in fostering community engagement and supporting social causes. By donating a portion of sales to a nonprofit addressing homelessness, Grove Gallery demonstrates how small art spaces can leverage exhibitions for broader community impact. The show also underscores the value of group exhibitions in creating dialogue between artists with diverse practices, while offering a platform for emerging and mid-career artists in the Chicago area.