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Article: A 'Flattened' look at abstract art
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- Deerfield Review (IL)
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- February 23, 2006
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Five contemporary abstract artists from diverse backgrounds, and with very different approaches to their work, are showcased in "Flattened," opening Sunday at the Evanston Art Center.
Roscoe Village artist Katherine Drake Chial's paintings in the exhibit include "Brave New World," a striking image with a bold red center that seems to pulse because of the effect created by dripping paint. The wide, irregular red band is blanketed by shades of blue, green and white, evoking the appearance of a landscape with a lake in the foreground.
After graduating from Kenyon College in Ohio with a degree in history, Chial realized she wanted to pursue an art career. She earned a bachelor of fine arts ...