Persian New Year Exhibition to Open at CPC

In Iran, the Persian New Year is called Nowruz; now meaning new, and ruz meaning day. Nowruz is about the renewal of nature, and for 3000 years, it has been celebrated at the exact moment of the vernal equinox. Iranians decorate using the seven symbols of life and vitality called Haftsin. These symbols crop up in many of the exhibited prints: Apple, Sumac, Vinegar, Garlic, Dried Oleaster, Samanu (sweet pudding made from wheat germ), and Sabzeh (wheat sprouts). CPC will set up a Haftsin at the opening reception on April 1st.

The exhibit features 130 mini prints by CPC, Italian and Iranian printmakers. Multiples of these works are currently traveling and being exhibited together at the Chav Printmaking Studio in Tehran, as well as in Mashhad and Kerman in Iran, at IL Fogilo - 74b Gallery in Milan, Italy and at the Sagene Kunstsmie in Oslo, Norway. All prints are affordably priced under $100.

This touring exhibition is a collaboration between Chav Printmaking Studio (Iran), Milano Printmakers Associazione Culturale (Milan) and Chicago Printmakers Collaborative. CPC would like to especially thank Maryam Ghoreishi for her work creating the bridge connecting the international dots of this project.

In light of recent political events in the U.S., the CPC thought it fitting to showcase the work of these wonderful Iranian and Italian printmakers and enlighten Chicagoans to their vibrant culture and customs. Art has no barriers nor borders and broadens our idea of what is possible. The great print works of the past 300 years have easily outlived and transcended whoever happened to be king, dictator, or president.

Note - because these prints are spread literally all over the world, CPC only has one per edition to sell to the public. And since they are extremely affordable, we also strongly suggest that you get over to the shop SOON.

April 1 - June 3, 2017

Opening Reception April 1, 2017, 5-8pm

4912 North Western Ave, Chicago IL 60625