mini dutch gallery presents…
Stacie Johnson- Mise-en-scène

Opening reception: Saturday, October 25, from 7-10pm. Show runs until, Sunday, November 23, 2008

Closing reception: Saturday, November 22, 7-10pm. Open Sundays 11am-3pm or call/email for appointment

“In mini dutch’s new show, Mise-en-scène, Johnson will be responding directly to mini dutch making site-specific paintings. She has taken on the themes of the gallery, named after a breed of rabbit, and acquired information such as the birth date of the space and of its occupants to find out astrological signs. Based on this information, Johnson will set up a series of maquettes in the gallery. She will be working from this installation of props during the course of the show, and for the closing reception the installation will be replaced with paintings. This is an opportunity to view Johnson’s complete process: from maquette to painting that would otherwise only be available during a studio visit.”

Stacie Johnson is an active participate in the Chicago alternative scene, having had solo shows at Old Gold and threewalls. She currently teaches a painting class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work has appeared in NY Arts Magazine, New American Paintings and she was named one of Newcity’s one to watch in 2008. She is the Visual Art Editor for MAKE.