It’s been over a year that our ability to see art in person has been limited. The Chicago Art Institute is open and I went to see the Monet and Bisa Butler exhibits. The Monet exhibit centered around his connection to Chicago and the privately held works in the Chicago area. What a treat to see Monet paintings that I’ve never seen before. This one grabbed me as it was still winter in Chicago at the time of my visit.

Bisa Butler creates the most amazing quilts. With applique she develops intricate details. The messages conveyed through the use of specific materials and figurative expressions totally engaged me as a viewer. So much to see and devour.