Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit

Now in its ninth year, the Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit (LSE) was created by Alderman Vi Daley to bring large-scale art to the neighborhoods in the ward.  LSE has grown and recently installed 20 new sculptures around the 43^rd and 44^th wards.  The support of local businesses, individuals, groups and organizations makes it possible to present these ever changing sculptures on our streets.  Brochures and posters are available at 735 W Wrightwood.

For the 2010 exhibit, a jury selected twenty local artists’ sculptures to be sited in areas ranging from contemplative park settings to manufacturing districts, and from quiet residential streets to bustling commercial avenues. The large and mid-size sculptures take on new dimension when viewed in these urban landscapes throughout the area. The eye-catching sculptures will remain on display for 12 months. 

Chosen artists for 2010 include: Terry Karpowicz, Nicole Beck, Eric Steele, Shencheng Xu, John Adduci, Andrew Arvanetes and Jennifer Dickson. Todd Willing’s sculpture “Mesa” is representative of the American Southwest; while John Bannon’s work “Composition in Aluminum” is a decidedly more contemporary sculpture.  Jason Verbeek creates a “Living Sculpture” bringing sedum and chicks and hens to a steel sculpture. 

You will see that it takes “Two to Tango” and what it really means to be “In Deep Rough.” And you won’t want to miss Andrew Arvanetes futuristic “Twist and Shout” or Ron Gard’s “Vivando.”  

The area of Lincoln Park that is part of the 43^rd Ward was, at one time, the full extent of Lincoln Park.  It then resembled a sculpture park, in and of itself.  Many notable monumental sculptures are located here, including works by Saint-Gaudens, Rau, Hibberd and McCartan.  Other than those that are presented by LSE, there is only one permanent, contemporary sculpture (Ellsworth Kelly).   And, yes, a Grant statue is in Lincoln Park and a Lincoln statue is in Grant Park.

For more information on this program visit the LSE website.