Tim Liddy's Slight of Hand and Eye

circa 1986 (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) by Tim Liddy , 13” x 19” x 1.5” oil and Enamel on formed copper.

Versatile artist Tim Liddy is well recognized for his trompe l’oeil paintings on formed copper, suggesting game board covers. Some works we have offered to the public have ended up being purchased for museum collections. Now we have others we consider highly collectible including circa 1986 (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off). This work is so perfect for the Chicago area collector. Don’t let it go elsewhere. It’s iconic!

Liddy talks about how games reflect life and have been part of diverse societies and cultures throughout time. In other words, games are stand-ins and practice for maneuvering through life. His artworks fit in both conceptual and pop culture art. Those qualities make them particularly appealing and desirable.

Tim Liddy circa1967 (Chutzpah) oil and enamel on copper, 9 5/8 x 19 x 1.5

The superhero looms large in many of Liddy’s works, including “Angel Food” and “Devil Food.” You must look closely. The drawings through the paint are both detailed and subtle. The layers of imagery build a rich surface, always providing something more to discover and ponder.

Tim Liddy’s Devil's Food, 18” x 12” x 1.5” enamel, silver leaf, pigment transfer on copper

Come in the gallery to examine the extraordinary details. The quality of execution, imagination and intellect are here to be appreciated.

Tim Liddy Angel Food, 18” x 12” x 1.5,” enamel, silver leaf, pigment transfer on copper

The works are on view now. Time to get out of the house and into the gallery. Mask-wearing is required. (How appropriate!)

Jonathan Ricci Art: Get Ready to Enjoy Striking Painting & Color

We are excited about our new program featuring a series of solo exhibitions in our front gallery. Our first solo exhibition begins with works by New Jersey artist Jonathan Ricci. His vibrant color will be a welcoming factor, especially for this time of year. The rhythms and abstracted imagery are ready to carry you away to a world of imaginative contemplations. We're all eager to move into such creative reality.  Come escape into art, in an environment of warmth and meditation. Get ready to be transported.

The exhibition continues March 14 - 28, 2020.

Designated parking in the lane behind the gallery.

Photography: The Experienced and The Next Generation

ZIA Gallery encourages development of the next generation of artist photographers by providing a professional experience through a photography exhibit by high school seniors. “Looking toward the Future of Personal Expression through Fine Arts Photography” consists of selections from the vicinity high school seniors who responded to our outreach.  The students represent Winnetka, Evanston, Highland Park, and Lake Forest. Please support this next generation of young photographers passionate about their creative pursuits.

These student works are displayed during the exhibitions of infrared photography by acclaimed National Geographic photographer Bob Krist and Chicago Uptown street photography captured during the 1970’s by Bob Rehak. In addition, there is a special viewing of John Vlahakis’ impressive photograph “Neverwhere” a large-scale triptych 66” x 144.”  The exhibitions take place February 22 – March 7, 2020.

Works by (top row) Carolyn Lu, Henry Echt, Alaric Ma, (bottom row) Thomas Leonetti, Eloise Richardson, vicinity high school seniors.

National Geographic Photographer Bob Krist exhibits his personal infrared compositions rich in textural variations and rhythms, cloaked in subtle mystery through his chosen techniques. 

Mont St. Michel, Normandy, France 20 x 30 Infrared Photography by Bob Krist.

Bob Rehak's sensitive portraits of 1970's Chicago's Uptown create engaging narrations of diverse individual circumstances shaped by struggles and resilience. 

Refund Boy by Bob Rehak