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To: Tommy Hicks who wrote (25825)	1/11/2003 10:12:19 PM
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Activism meets art at anti-war exhibition, rally ; Schaumburg show draws diverse group of entries Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Ill.; Jan 10, 2003; Christine des Garennes Special to the Tribune; Abstract: In addition to [Eric Semelroth]'s pastel portrait of a mortician and an editorial cartoon about U.S. energy policy, a serigraph titled "The Burnt Man," by Leon Golub of New York that was inspired by the Vietnam War, will be on display, along with a mixed-media piece by Jesus Macarena-Avila of Chicago. Other artists include Gary Dobry of Palatine, Jeanine Hill Soldner of Algonquin and [Julie Reichert-Marton] of Roselle. Full Text: (Copyright 2003 by the Chicago Tribune) Schaumburg artist Eric Semelroth's opposition to a U.S. attack on Iraq bypassed more traditional forms of anti-war protests, such as picket lines and sit-ins. Instead, Semelroth handed over some of his pastel portraits to the Chicago Athenaeum at Schaumburg to support "Just Say No!: Chicago Artists Against the War," a peace rally and art exhibition that opens Saturday. "My primary identity is that of an artist. If I'm an activist, then it is through my artwork," Semelroth said. The painter and editorial cartoonist will join Chicago-area artists in a show featuring oil and watercolor paintings, sculpture, video installations, ceramics and mixed-media artwork. Calling the event a marriage of activism and art, Semelroth said the exhibition will allow his voice of dissent to contribute to a larger chorus. Julie Reichert-Marton, director of programs at the Athenaeum, said: "We'd like to see everything done to prevent any kind of military aggression in Iraq. It's our way of contributing our voices." Although most art shows require months of planning, the staff at the Schaumburg museum organized this show in less than a month. The response from artists has been positive, said Christian Narkiewicz- Laine, director and president of the Chicago Athenaeum. The organization hopes to have 100 artists in the exhibition. "The arts community is saying no--no more war. We don't believe in war, and we don't believe it accomplishes anything," Narkiewicz- Laine said. In addition to Semelroth's pastel portrait of a mortician and an editorial cartoon about U.S. energy policy, a serigraph titled "The Burnt Man," by Leon Golub of New York that was inspired by the Vietnam War, will be on display, along with a mixed-media piece by Jesus Macarena-Avila of Chicago. Other artists include Gary Dobry of Palatine, Jeanine Hill Soldner of Algonquin and Reichert-Marton of Roselle. During a rally Saturday, Chicago-area poets Susan Hahn and Clare Brandabur will read from their work. Elgin folk singer Peg Lehman will sing, and Elgin storyteller Jim Lehman will tell anti-war stories. Peace activists from Voices in the Wilderness: A Campaign to End Economic Sanctions in Iraq will speak about the effects of warfare on Iraqis. The free exhibition and rally will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Athenaeum in Schaumburg, 190 S. Roselle Rd. Visitors also can view the artwork through March 16 during museum hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission during regular hours is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Call 847-895-3950.