The Voyeur Series by Charles Gniech, presented at The Art Center through January 2

There are just a few days left to explore the various exhibitions at The Art Center-Highland Park. Along with "FORMAL", which highlights the works of Igor & Marina, Beth Kamhi and Carl Holzman, you also have an opportunity to experience The Art Center's student gallery as well as ta small exhibition of paintings of my work—from my Voyeur series of 2005. All of the TAC exhibits will close at the end of the day on Saturday, January 2nd.

The Voyeur series was produced from 2004-05, with each painting depicting a figure peering through small horizontal opening floating in a field of color. The various emotions, shown in the gaze of each subject, define a silent interaction with the viewer. The paintings are presented in a hallway at The Art Center, forcing the interaction.

The Art Center-Highland Park is located at 1957 Sheridan Road in Highland Park, Illinois. Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday from 9am–5pm, Saturday 9-4:30 but call ahead this week for holiday hours. All work in the exhibition is available for purchase. The exhibition continues through January 2.

 Chicago Tribune image: Frank Joseph Zirbel inspecting "Lust" by Charles Gniech
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An Evening of OUTSIDER ART and JAZZ

Frank Joseph Zirbel, Post Atomic Woman
15” h x 6” x 9”, wood, cast iron, doll, screws, etch, sand and oil paint, 1996  

Save the Date: Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7pm

Join The Art Center-Highland Park for an evening of great jazz, craft beer, barbecue and outsider art. The list of obsessively creative and quirky artists include: Lea Atiq, Ellen Greene, Debo Groover, Mary King, Bruce New, and Frank Joseph Zirbel. If you haven’t yet experienced Outsider Art, you will be astonished by this experience!

A little background... Outsider Art is generally produced by self-taught artists that are not part of the artistic establishment. It is work produced far outside of the historical continuum of society... Embracing unconventional views of the world.

The intriguing art work—combined with wonderful food and smooth jazz—will make for an exceptional evening. The event is a fundraiser for The Art Center-Highland Park which is dedicated to promoting the appreciation of contemporary fine art through exhibitions by both established and emerging artists. The center fosters creativity through the experience and discussion of fine art and offers extensive educational opportunities through a broad range of classes, panel discussions, workshops and lectures. A nonprofit organization, The Art Center-Highland Park connects artists with the community at large—supporting creativity at every level.

Tickets for "An Evening of OUTSIDER ART and JAZZ, may be purchased online at TheArtCenterHP.org or by calling Jacqueline Chilow at 847.432.188