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Paintings, prints, and photographs of both established and emerging Chicagoland artists are regularly shown in the gallery. View selected works for sale on this site, too.
Opening Event:
Friday, February 3, 5-9 pm
At 7 pm Author David Tabak will readfrom his new book, "Lather, Rinse, Repeat," illustrated by Andy Finkle
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Creative custom framing is what we do best.
Our expertise, artistic sensibilities, and good listening makes working with us a true creative collaboration. Whether for a cherished piece of children's artwork, or a family heirloom painting, we help you select the perfect frame and finishing to make your piece at home in your home. We offer a wide selection of exquisite hand-cut mats and quality mouldings. You will love
how our great framing enhances and completes your piece.
© Avram Eisen Gallery, 2012
About Artistry - Craftsmanship - Integrity - Unpretentious Service
Creating beautiful custom framing is both an art and a craft. It takes sensitivity and familiarity with a wide variety of art styles to see how the lines and textures of a piece may be enhanced by a particular frame. It takes imagination and vision to select a mat that will play up the colors in a piece without overwhelming it. It takes creativity to suggest unusual framing solutions. It takes know-how to handle the tools and manual dexterity to cut, craft and assemble pieces. Avram Eisen is a master of all of these skills.
When Avram was a junior in college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that he took a drawing class and discovered his love and talent for art. He switched majors and graduated with a degree in art. During his time in Chapel Hill Avram also learned to crochet, a craft which brought together his love of color and texture and the skill of working with his hands. He put that craft to good use when, after graduation, he moved to New York and worked as a knitwear designer. He also garnered important studio experience in printmaking and silkcreening while in the Big Apple. But it wasn't until Avram became the manager of a framing department of a New York art supply store that he found his artistic niche.
Avram's framing adventures in Chicago started at a big-name company. He then struck out on his own by doing framing from his basement home studio. Avram and his wife, Lisa, are raising two children, and working from home allowed him to be a stay-home dad when the kids, now teens, were young. When Avram expanded his business into a studio loft, he started hosting art shows. In 2008, he moved to his current store-front gallery location. Combining a gallery with his framing business allows Avram to support and serve local artists, contribute to their work, and to surround himself with art he loves.
Avram Eisen
Gallery Curator
Custom Framer
Custom Framing
Get your art out of your closet and onto your walls!
Let us help you choose a frame and mat that make turns your piece into a personal treasure. Browse through our featured frames here for ideas.
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We'll even hang it for you!
Art arrangement and installation services available, too.
Art Work Click on a name or thumbnail to see an artist's work
Patricia Vinyard
"Carnival" India Ink and Acrylic on Paper 11" x 15" Unframed
$500
"Borrowed Landscape" Mixed Media 21" x 21" Unframed
$900
Joe Pelligrini
"In an Instant" Mixed Media on Canvas 30" x 20" unframed
$0
Tom Hyland
"Italian Door" Photograph 11" x 17" Unframed
$75
"Landscape" Photograph 11" x 17" Unframed
"LandscapeToo" Photograph 11"x 17" unframed
Dave Parker
Kirigami Kirigami, Cut paper 15" x 22" framed
$80
Timmy Samuel
Vassi
Oil on Canvas Artisan Framed $1500 Unframed $800
$1500
Crawcarrot
4"x5" Film 12x15" digital print, unframed
Squidberry
4"x5" Film 12"x15" Digital print, unframed
Scorpiolunch
Egggirl
Applesnake
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Serious Sam
Bodyfish
Sam Coffin
4" x5" Film 12"x15" Digital print, unframed
Avram Eisen-Caustic Valentines
Colored Pencil on Paper Framed
$30
Avram Eisen-Caustic Valentine
Hope? DON'T BOTHER
$20
Heart enough for ya?
What makes you so special?
You think that's funny?
Avram Eisen- Caustic Valentine
Are you good enough 4 me?
I'll take you as U R. Will anyone else?
Pink Orchids
14.5 x 27" Chinese Ink on Silk unframed
$335
Calla Lilies
23 x 43.5" Chinese Ink on Silk
Lilies
21"x28" Chinese Ink on Silk unframed
Nepali Candle
24"x29" Chinese Ink on Silk Vintage Paper Mache Frame $420 unframed
$560
Yellow Mums
22.5" x 34.5" Chinese Ink on Silk $420 unframed
$670
Lilies 1
17.25"x25.5" Chinese Ink on Silk unframed
Lilies 2
17.25 x 25.5" Chinese Ink on Silk unframed
Orchids
28"x42" Chinese Ink on Silk Framed under glass Unframed $670
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Engage
Head Jumbler
18 x 25 1/2" Drawing
Pointing
23 1/2 x 26 Etching
13 Heads
12 x 27" Etching with Aquatint
Steppin' Out
22"x28" Oil on canvas unframed
$700
The Knitter
30"x22" Pastel on paper unframed
$340
She's Back
19"x24" Pastel on paper unframed
Dancer's Stockings
Amy with Red Hair
24" x 30" Oil on canvas unframed
Made for Walking
30"x24" oil on canvas unframed
$850
Mighty Man
Charcoal Drawing
Wind Man 1
With yellow band
Blues Trumpet
Wind Man 2
Red Kerchief
Contemplation
Turn Back
Sax Man
30"x22" Pastel on paper, unframed
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An Exhibit of Art by
Andy Finkle and Jimmy Wilnewic
Friday, February 3, 2012 5-9 pm
At 7 pm David Tabak will read from his new book,
"Lather, Rinse, Repeat," illustrated by Andy Finkle
View past shows
Contact
Avram Eisen Gallery
5204 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 271-3008
avrameisengallery_yahoo.com
HOURS:
MON--closed
TUES thru FRI--11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SAT and SUN--12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Recently Shown
October 2011, Chicago Artist Month
Art byTHREE SISTERS
Deborah Hirshfield
Laura Hirshfield
Leslie Hirshfield
Watercolors by Beth Shadur
March 25 through April 22, 2011
Cartoons by Nicole Hollander
June 4 and 5, 2011
The Flower Market
Florals by more than 20 artists
The French Market
Photos by Julie Foreman
May 3 through May 25, 2011
SUBJECT / OBJECT
Art by Robert Fields and Sarah Kaiser
June 10 through July 25, 2011
Seclected works by Inara Cedrins and Bert Menco
November 2011
5204 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
