This blog is an extension of Works In Progress, a public program that takes place the first Tuesday of every month at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
Friday, June 12, 2009
Chris Uphues On-Site: June 2
It was fabulous to have Chris Uphues as our Works In Progress artist for June. Traveling in from Brooklyn, Uphues was able to work on several projects on-site at the MCA. He chatted with visitors and even got to show them several of his finished pieces.
Thanks for hosting Chris at the museum for this. I've always enjoyed his work. And thanks for posting that 2nd picture from the top. I'm the one sitting at the table talking to Chris with my back towards the camera. My back is famous now. :-)
Works in Progress started in October of 2007, as part of an effort to explore the creative process of contemporary artists, most of whom live and work here in Chicago. We invite artists to work on site for a day in the museum’s Robert B. and Beatrice C. Mayer Education Center lobby and encourage MCA visitors to talk to the artists, ask questions about the artist’s work and studio practice, and be inspired. Through Works in Progress, we open opportunities for people to gain insight into what it’s like to be an artist today and learn more about what goes into creating work.
This blog is meant to archive the program and also provide a platform to ask the participating artists questions that will further illuminate the great range of contemporary art practice.
Thanks for hosting Chris at the museum for this. I've always enjoyed his work. And thanks for posting that 2nd picture from the top. I'm the one sitting at the table talking to Chris with my back towards the camera. My back is famous now. :-)
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