Michael Workman

Though the adjective "colorful" isn't always used as a compliment, the title of this show at the Pilsen neighborhood's Fleur Gallery is meant in only the most positive light. Co-directors Ali Walsh and Christy MacLear have decided to funnel all proceeds from art sales at this show to the restoration of Chicago's now-shuttered Three Arts Club, of which MacLear serves as board president. In theory however, while this show's more a philanthropic gesture than serious attempt at funding the Arts Club's makeover, plenty here will entertain. And Fleur's artists seem happy to oblige: a rock promoter, ceramicist, UIC student and an artist whose work has drawn coverage in Reader's Digest have been tapped to show. The last of these, Brooklyn artist Denise Regan, exhibits "Harpist Red," an oil on canvas that depicts a pair of women center stage in a great hall, one plucking the strings of a harp while the other saws a violin. In the foreground, a silhouetted figure plunges the keys of a piano.

"Living a Colorful Life" shows at Fleur Gallery, 1833 South Halsted, (312)421-8929, through March 27.

(2004-02-25)

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