Sunset Behind the Museum, Oil on Canvas, 24” x 36”
I started a plein air painting of The Museum of Science and Industry years ago when I lived in Hyde Park. While painting the front of the museum someone told me the best view is from the back and they were right! One evening I was back there painting as the sunset, it was beautiful and I've wanted to make a painting of it since.
In the documentary, EXPO: Magic of the White City I learned that the Museum of Science and Industry was built to house fine art for the World's Fair. It was the only building that had to be fireproof which is why we still have it today.
My painting will be at The Palette and Chisel October 14-15 for their Open House Exhibition, the show correlates with Open House Chicago so there will be plenty to do and see!