Turning the Master Key of the Windy City, January 2013

Turning the Master Key of the Windy City, January 2013

'Turning the Master Key of the Windy City' intertwines stained glass on each shutter panel to show off Chicago's windy city skyline. Each panel slants to push open a vibrant door, representing the different pathways, energy, and excitement the city holds for those who explore it.

The piece was made and donated for the Junior Council’s 25^th Annual Snowball Gala. 1,700 young professionals filled the Great Hall at Historic Union Station on February 2^nd, 2013. The Junior Council donated $150,000 to the AIDS & HIV Clinic and Research programs at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago from the event!

[Stained glass on wood shutter, 27in. x 15in.]

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Chicago Sport Boards for CPY Event

Chicago Sport Boards for CPY Event

Chicago sports boards donated to the 2011 CPY Annual Benefit charity auction. The event was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Nearly 400 professionals came out to support the students enrolled in the CPY College Prep Program for the 2011-2012 school year!

Chicago Professionals for Youth (CPY) is a network of young professionals who are dedicated to helping students achieve their dream of going to college through mentoring. 

[2ft x 2ft panels, Spray paint on wood]

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Snowball 2011 Stage Decor

Snowball 2011 Stage Decor

Snowball 2011, hosted by the Junior Council of Children's Memorial Hospital, took place in Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom, Chicago on February 5th 2011 (www.cmhjc.org/snowball2011). 1250 young professionals filled the ballroom for a night of food, fun, dancing, and more!

I constructed the stage decor for the event, using what I had made the year before and re-painting it to match the theme colors. Snowflakes were also added this year to give it a sparkling 3-D effect. The previous year the stage decor was made to reflect the skyline theme of Snowball which came from a skyline piece of art made by a child at Children's Memorial.

[12 panels of spray painted foam board, boards extended up to 48 in x 96 in]

(View of the stage from the balcony)

(Close-up of the panels)

I altered the Snowball 2011 panels from the panels I previously made for Snowball 2010:

(Child's artwork the stage was inspired by)

(Snowball 2010, View of the stage from the balcony)

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Sport Board Bean Bag Boards

Sport Bean Bag Boards, 2011

Painted for the Snowball 2011 auction, the bean bag boards were a beautiful custom made set by Jim Theil at Theil Cabinet Shop in St. John, Indiana. The pair was painted with a cross-town classic tailgate theme. The auction was a success, as was Snowball: The Junior Council (http://www.cmhjc.org/) donated $105,000 to the AIDS & HIV Clinic at Children's Memorial Hospital!

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Hope Climbing with a Silver Lining, 2011

Hope Climbing with a Silver Lining, 2011

Hope Climbing with a Silver Lining was custom designed for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Cause. The piece captures shades of pink stained glass traveling up a silver lined path representing the energy, hope, and strength of the cause that touches each of our hearts. Different shades, textures, sizes, and shapes of pink glass represent the uniqueness of each individual who is part of this great cause to find a cure.

This particular piece came together quickly with a natural energy in parallel with its inspiration of a strong mother, daughter, and family.
[Stained glass and grout on wood, 11 in. x 24 in.]

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Zebra Bee Spotted! 2010

Zeebra Bee Spotted! 2010

Zebra Bees is rocking and ringing as the season's change! This glass mosaic hums to the sweet scents of Spring, winding white shades of stained glass to celebrate the beauty of the great outdoors.

The piece was donated to the Teen Parent Connection’s (http://teenparentconnection.org/) Lullaby Ball that took place April 24th 2010 and raised $50,000.

Thank you to Sourlis Glass Studio (http://www.sourlisglassstudio.com/) for donating the beautiful glass to make the art piece!!

The Mission of Teen Parent Connection is to serve the community through education on the realities and responsibilities of teenage pregnancy and through long-term assistance to adolescent parents for their development of self-esteem, parenting skills, and empowerment towards self-sufficiency.

[Stained glass and grout on wood, 36in. x 12in.]

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Chicago, Singing with her Sunshine, 2010

Chicago, Singing with her Sunshine, 2010

Glistening to the city beat! Chicago, Singing with her Sunshine, intertwines bolds and sky blues to show off the Windy City’s beautiful energy.

The piece was donated to The Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR)’s 9th Annual Fundraising Gala, Resolution Royale that took place on March 11th 2010 at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Thank you to Sourlis Glass Studio (http://www.sourlisglassstudio.com/) for donating the beautiful glass to make the art piece!!

The Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) is a Chicago-based non-profit organization providing free mediation services for issues of community concern. Through its mediation services, CCR streamlines the judicial process, empowers individuals to find solutions to their problems, and ensures that mediation is available as an alternative to litigation, regardless of ability to pay.

[Stained glass and grout on wood, 36in. x 12in.]

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Shamrocks Shakin' the Day Away, 2010

Shamrocks Shakin' the Day Away, 2010

Chicago, show that Irish pride! This glass mosaic is a play on glass, joining greens and golds to reflect the shake, shine, shimmy and shuffle of an Irish celebration, particularly when the river’s glowing green in the Windy City!

[Stained glass and grout on wood, 24in. x 24in.]

The piece was made for The Junior Council’s annual black tie event, Snowball 2010 (www.cmhjc.org/snowball). The auction was a success, as was Snowball: The Junior Council donated $115,000 to The Pediatric and Adolescent AIDS & HIV Clinic of Children’s Memorial Hospital!

Thank you to Sourlis Glass Studio (http://www.sourlisglassstudio.com/) for donating the beautiful glass!!

The Snowball 2010 Silent Auction:

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Rolling Out the City Carpet

Rolling Out the City Carpet, 2009

This piece was custom designed for the silent auction at Snowball 2009, a Chicago black tie fundraiser put on by the Junior Council to benefit Children's Memorial Hospital.

Description: Rolling Out the City Carpet intertwines broken glass to build energy and reflect the excitement of living in the hustle and bustle of Chicago. The red color throughout the piece symbolizes support for the AIDS and HIV research and care conducted at the Children's Memorial Hospital and the Children's Memorial Research Center. [Stained glass and acrylic paint on wood, 36in. x 18in.]

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