Ken Konchel~ Hardcore Architectural Abstractionist

Above: Ken Konchel, "Interaction"

Last week, Ken Konchel received a wonderful review in the art section of "Newcity". Writer, Michael Weinstein, begins his review defining Konchel as a "Hardcore architectural abstractionist". The review continues with an eloquent description of the compositional choices found within the black and white imagery. Read Weinstein's review in its entirety at: art.newcity.com

The photographic images of Ken Konchel will be presented at Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago through May 3rd. The Gallery is located at 180 N. Wabash in Chicago's Loop. The exhibition is free and all works are available for purchase.

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Filter Photo Festival

What a wonderful idea...

With a mission to bring fine art, commercial and documentary photographers together with some of the Midwest's top gallerists, photo editors, educators, and curators, Chicago's Filter Photo Festival will take place this October 6-10th at the Chicago Photography Center. Included in this year's event are workshops, exhibitions and lectures with world-renowned photographers. Also included is a portfolio review segment where photographers have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with educators, photo editors and curators, for feedback. The reviews are scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th from 9 am – 5 pm. Participants can sign up for either 4 or 8, twenty minute reviews to receive candid advice about their work, as well as tips for getting photographs published and exhibited.

On Sunday, October 10th, I will be participating as a reviewer.

The Filter Photo Festival will be held at The Chicago Photography Center, located at 3301 North Lincoln Avenue. Find more information on this event at chicagophoto.org
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