"perspective is EVERYTHING" a show of paintings at Hevanston Gallery with artist John Benedetto

HEVANSTON GALLERY, 529 DAVIS ST., EVANSTON PRESENTS "perspective is EVERYTHING" a show of paintings by artist John Benedetto Oct. 18th-Nov.30. OPENING RECEPTION FRI. OCT. 18th 6-9pm 
(Evanston, Il--Sept. 24, 2013)--Hevanston Gallery, "Just above Chicago" presents "perspective is EVERYTHING" an exhibiton of paintings by artist John Benedetto running Fri. Oct. 18th through Sat. Nov. 30th.  Opening reception is Friday Oct. 18th from 6-9pm.Hevanston Gallery is an Evanston, Illinois based Gallery featuring original works by local artists in a variety of media including stained glass, oil painting, sculpture, and photography. In addition, the gallery sells archival quality historic posters, handmade clocks, and tables. The Gallery is located at 529 Davis Street, Evanston IL 60201, 847 989-9832. Hours are 1-5pm Thurs. through Sun. and by appointment.Artist/owner of Hevanston Gallery Steven Bialer opened the gallery recently to create an incubator for local artists and the community to come together and share a space to create and celebrate art. "I want to create a space to house all my passions and interests and be a welcoming center for a community of artists and collectors and curious folk."Artist John Benedetto Bio:Born in Chicago IL. in 1958 John Benedetto explored his artistic tendencies at an early age as he grew up painting and sculpting alongside his artist mother Ellyn. There was never a time that art was not a part of his life. Outside recognition of his artistic ability started at age 13 when he won several awards for his works including a scholarship to the art institute in Chicago IL. Benedetto is a self taught intuitive artist and has mastered and enjoys working in a variety of mediums including pencil, charcoal, pastels, oil and Cast Bronze. Benedetto has developed a unique style which draws upon introspection and emotions, parelleling the Expressionists, Neoexpressionists and the Fauvists. He considers himself a pure artist, as his works evolve as raw vision straight from palate to canvas. Benedetto's work has been shown since 1992. Today he shows in his private studio as well as in galleries. Presently Benedetto happily resides near Chicago with his wife and three children. Artist's vision: "Its all about the journey, the search for understanding and perspective". Benedetto's works are metaphors for emotions and experiences. "Images appear spontaneously in my works as I try to say whats on my mind. I find great joy in being able to project an emotion that another may understand through my art. For me, being able to express my feelings through art is a cathartic and peaceful experience." "My work is driven viscerally by a need for catharsis."  "I believe that both Artists and Collectors have a wish to be understood through art and there can become a precious link of understanding between them. I create with the hope that someone else will understand.""To me, words are work, whereas to produce art is a relief."

Hevanston Gallery  "Just Above Chicago"529 Davis StreetEvanston, Il.l 60201847-859-6468www.hevanstongallery.comowner, Steve Bialer