Humility Gallery

, performance art, theatre productions, spoken word, a writer-in-residence program, and music (alternative, electronic, techno, folk, rock, and jazz) will all be offered in the new creative community space, in addition to the established gallery art program. After 16 years a few doors down, the new Humility space now includes an 88-seat black box theater, ideal for original and classic dramas, in addition to the storefront gallery. During “most weeks,” regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00am to 4:00pm, and by appointment. info: (312)243-7451 and [email protected] ALSO:Maria Tirabassi’s original Humility Gallery, located a few doors down at 564 West 18th Street, bustled with community and creativity for well over a decade in that space, until the building was slated for demolition. The new multiuse space includes an art gallery, tirabassi’s studio, and a black box theater. There are plans for a number of upcoming theatrical productions including King Lear, West Side Story, BOMBART: a theatrical distraction, and Misery Summer. Additionally, an ongoing spoken word series is planned, which includes Spitworthy. FOUNDER OF HUMILITY GALLERY:
tirabassi's colorful, naïve electro-expressionist new work evokes the human spirit, often within an atmosphere of pain and oppression. Her haunting paintings of joy are textured with layers of gesso, paint, and ink, often in combination with a variety of unexpected materials. Flowing with life and fluid lines, her inspiring and compelling works incorporate abstract and figurative elements to communicate simple truths. Over the years, tirabassi's work has drawn comparisons to the art brut of Jean Dubuffet, the expressive color of Matisse, and the lyrical whimsy of Chagall.