Join us for a reception with Chicago-based artist Jennifer Cronin for her solo exhibition, "Imaginarium" at The Blackstone Hotel, located at 636 S Michigan Ave. in Chicago. The Art Hall can be accessed by entering the hotel off Balbo and taking the elevators in the lobby to the 5th floor. The series features some brand new works along with a series entitled "Customer Service". Jennifer's ability to paint realistically while including elements of fantasy, wonder and exploration is what sets her apart. Select prints will be available for purchase at the event in addition to the paintings.

Jennifer Cronin is a Chicago-based visual artist known for her uncanny realistic oil paintings that explore the mystery and complexity of everyday life. Cronin’s work has evolved many times over, delving into psychology, income inequality, and climate change. Her most recent work celebrates the mundane, infusing quotidian scenes with a sense of magic and mystery. While Cronin has spent over a decade absorbed in the craft of oil painting, in recent years she has branched out, exploring new subjects and approaches. She has oscillated from stark to light-hearted subjects, and delved into screen printing, mural painting, digital illustration, and animation. With each new approach, Cronin continues to find ways to explore our innate emotional connection to one another, tapping into our shared sense of joy, fear, love, and hope.