INSTRUMENTAL
Sanctuary Hall Gallery
April 5, 2024 to May 25, 2024
Chicago based artist Khleo Morris creates portraits that explore the nature of duality and the strengths pulled from opposing aspects of her subjects. Her work is greatly inspired by film processing where she found that photographic negatives held subtle attributes not quite captured in the developed imagery, as if exposing the spirit of the image. Putting both phases of development at play captures the intricate nature of human existence, where light and darkness coexist. The aim is to explore the power of duality in the subject and invite the viewer to explore that power within themselves.
The selected works for Instrumental honors both well-known and local musical artist who inspire beyond their musical talents. The heart of the artist is the greatest instrument that naturally flows through their music. Music can conjure up our deepest emotions and shape our thoughts. It is a tool of human connection that is instrumental to shaping culture.
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INSTRUMENTAL
Sanctuary Hall Gallery
April 5, 2024 to May 25, 2024
Chicago based artist Khleo Morris creates portraits that explore the nature of duality and the strengths pulled from opposing aspects of her subjects. Her work is greatly inspired by film processing where she found that photographic negatives held subtle attributes not quite captured in the developed imagery, as if exposing the spirit of the image. Putting both phases of development at play captures the intricate nature of human existence, where light and darkness coexist. The aim is to explore the power of duality in the subject and invite the viewer to explore that power within themselves.
The selected works for Instrumental honors both well-known and local musical artist who inspire beyond their musical talents. The heart of the artist is the greatest instrument that naturally flows through their music. Music can conjure up our deepest emotions and shape our thoughts. It is a tool of human connection that is instrumental to shaping culture.
Click HERE for more information on gallery hours and private appointments.
Khleo Morris, studied Commercial Art at Chicago Vocational Career Academy and earned her Bachelors in Fine Art at Harrington College of Design. She has worked in the fields of interior and event design for over 20 years before stepping back to pursue her true calling in Fine Art. Inspired by the nature of duality, she creates portraits that celebrates its beauty within her subjects, using contrasting imagery, complimentary shapes, and bold color to bring each piece to life. Her work has been selected for the “Black Creativity exhibition” of Chicago, “The Other Art Fair” Los Angeles exhibit, and Chicago’s “Something I Can Feel” Experience. She has also been a featured artist in Block Club Chicago March 2020, Art Ascent Magazine Vol.53, and Saatchi Art’s “25 Black Artist’s to watch” Campaign 2024.
Artwork reference photo credit: Hulton Deutsch
Khleo Morris, studied Commercial Art at Chicago Vocational Career Academy and earned her Bachelors in Fine Art at Harrington College of Design. She has worked in the fields of interior and event design for over 20 years before stepping back to pursue her true calling in Fine Art. Inspired by the nature of duality, she creates portraits that celebrates its beauty within her subjects, using contrasting imagery, complimentary shapes, and bold color to bring each piece to life. Her work has been selected for the “Black Creativity exhibition” of Chicago, “The Other Art Fair” Los Angeles exhibit, and Chicago’s “Something I Can Feel” Experience. She has also been a featured artist in Block Club Chicago March 2020, Art Ascent Magazine Vol.53, and Saatchi Art’s “25 Black Artist’s to watch” Campaign 2024.
Artwork reference photo credit: Hulton Deutsch
