Synthesize A fine art exhibition exploring the interactions and intersections between art and music. — MADRON

A FINE ART EXHIBITION EXPLORING THE INTERACTIONS AND INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN ART AND MUSIC

On View: March 3 - May 23, 2025
Artists’ Reception: Thursday March 27, 2025, 5:30 - 8:30 pm (open to the public)

Artist Talk: Thursday May 8, 2025, 6:00 pm (open to the public)
Press Release
Artworks

Reviewed in Newcity, April 9, 2025

Madron Gallery is pleased to announce Synthesize, a fine art exhibition exploring the interactions and intersections between art and music—from literal representations of tubas and recording studios to the more abstract sonic language that runs through visual art (tone, dynamic, rhythm, composition). The show features work by contemporary Chicago artist-musicians Zach Balousek, Margie Criner, John T. Upchurch, and Lucie Van der Elst.

Artworks

Artworks by Zach Balousek

Boundary (Copy)

Boundary (Copy)

Explore (Copy)

Lone (Copy)

Speaker (right) (Copy)

Speaker (right) (Copy)

Speaker (left) (Copy)

Speaker (left) (Copy)

Split (Copy)

Build (Copy)

Listen (Copy)

Origin (Copy)

Sentinel (Copy)

Sentinel (Copy)

Lore (Copy)

Artworks by Margie Criner

1979 (Copy)

Swim (Copy)

The Art of Contentment (Copy)

The Art of Contentment (Copy)

Take Me Away (Copy)

Take Me Away (Copy)

Private Idaho (Copy)

Private Idaho (Copy)

Too Much for One Heart (Copy)

Too Much for One Heart (Copy)

Far From Home (Copy)

Far From Home (Copy)

Among the Lost and Found (Copy)

Among the Lost and Found (Copy)

All is Not Lost (Copy)

All is Not Lost (Copy)

Jupiter 8 Keyboard, Stand Amp, and Patch Cord (Copy)

Jupiter 8 Keyboard, Stand Amp, and Patch Cord (Copy)

Companion (Copy)

Companion (Copy)

Catch Me When I Fall (Copy)

Catch Me When I Fall (Copy)

Reel-To-Reel, Reels, & Karlson Speakers (Copy)

Reel-To-Reel, Reels, & Karlson Speakers (Copy)

Stero System, Speakers, Cabinet, & Record Albums (Copy)

Stero System, Speakers, Cabinet, & Record Albums (Copy)

Stereo Console, Tape Player, and Accessories (Copy)

Stereo Console, Tape Player, and Accessories (Copy)

Guitar, Guitar Stand, Amp, Pedal, & Patch Cord (Copy)

Guitar, Guitar Stand, Amp, Pedal, & Patch Cord (Copy)

Mixing Board, Console & Records (Copy)

Mixing Board, Console & Records (Copy)

Artworks by John T. Upchurch

Yawn (Copy)

Tip (Copy)

Skim (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 9 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 9 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 6 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 6 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 5 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 5 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 7 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 7 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 1 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 1 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 4 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 4 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 2 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 2 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 8 (Copy)

Odd Lots No. 8 (Copy)

Odd Lots No 3. (Copy)

Odd Lots No 3. (Copy)

Peep (Copy)

Cowl (Copy)

Strand (Copy)

Winnow No. 1 (Copy)

Winnow No. 1 (Copy)

Winnow No. 2 (Copy)

Winnow No. 2 (Copy)

Parse (Copy)

Plummet (Copy)

Reckon (Copy)

Flout (Copy)

Churn (Copy)

Toss (Copy)

Close (Copy)

Waver (Copy)

Artworks by Lucie Van der Elst

To Hug a Friend (Copy)

To Hug a Friend (Copy)

Listening Room (Copy)

Listening Room (Copy)

Voices (Copy)

Michel (Copy)

Forgotten Melodies (Copy)

Forgotten Melodies (Copy)

Junction (Copy)

Junction (Copy)

From Above (Copy)

From Above (Copy)

Contained (Copy)

Contained (Copy)

You Can Sing Now, They Are Gone (Copy)

You Can Sing Now, They Are Gone (Copy)

Pulmonate! (Copy)

Pulmonate! (Copy)

Listen (Copy)

The Bell (Copy)

The Bell (Copy)

Soundproofing (Copy)

Soundproofing (Copy)