Perspective Group and Photography Gallery Limited is a not-for-profit, community-oriented cooperative whose purpose is to promote fine art photography. In addition to monthly group and featured artists exhibitions, the gallery features a guest speaker lecture series and monthly artist talks. Perspective Gallery also hosts four annual exhibitions including: an international juried exhibition; a juried exhibition for Chicago-area photographers; a juried exhibition for Chicago-area high school students; and an invitational show.
The members of Perspective Group and Photography Gallery bring a rich blend of experience and focus to the gallery. Members’ work has been shown at galleries, colleges, libraries and in publications as well as in local, national and international juried shows. The artistic styles and techniques of its members include traditional film, digital, alternative processes, mixed media, collage and encaustic art.
Our Mission:
The mission of Perspective Group and Photography Gallery Limited, a 501(c)(3) organization, is to promote the art of photography to the public by way of exhibitions, lectures and outreach while fostering a dynamic and diverse community of photographers who share ideas, inspiration and knowledge of photography.
Opening receptions are generally the first Saturday evening of the month. Information about artist talks and other events may be found on www.perspectivegallery.org
Image: Paula Shur
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In The 7th Year, artist Susan Isaacson reflects on the Jewish custom of letting the land rest every seventh year. Her work explores themes of renewal, connection, and oneness with the natural world, offering comfort while confronting life’s fragility and transience.
In contrast, artist Katsy Johnson unveils Evil Flowers, a modern floral representation of the Seven Deadly Sins. Drawing on classical still-life traditions, Johnson transforms lush bouquets into dark meditations on human vice, weaving in unsettling modern intrusions such as cell phones, doll artifacts, and even live animals.
Together, these works invite viewers into a “garden” that is both sanctuary and snare—where renewal and temptation bloom side by side.
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