Closing Reception: Jewel Ham "i said what i said"

In honor of EXPO weekend in Chicago and as we approach the close of "i said what i said," a presentation of work by artist Jewel Ham, we invite you to party with us at the Stony Island Arts Bank as we celebrate Chicago's contemporary art scene. From 8 PM - 10 PM, DJ Duane Powell will be spinning in honor of Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather of House Music, with a set inspired by the Frankie Knuckles collection at the Arts Bank.

"i said what i said" is an exhibition of works by artist Jewel Ham that includes portraits that explore the complexity of Black experiences within everyday environments. The show’s title summarizes the audacious attitudes Ham depicts in her works and encourages audiences to adopt. In various shades of red, Ham alludes to the beauty and innovation that manifest from the hardships. She invites viewers on an emotional journey…