Image: Moment of Transition (detail) by Stephanie Sailer

Whispers from the Unfamiliar

at the CSI Project Space Gallery

Opening Reception: Friday, August 7, from 6-9 pm

Exhibit Dates: August 7 – September 4, 2026

Whispers from the Unfamiliar invites artists to explore their relationship with the unknown . . . the quiet, unfiltered thoughts that flutter internally before taking shape in the real world. Intuition perceives our surroundings and understanding of self-long before our conscious mind constructs words to rationalize them. The unfamiliar whispers in silent moments, revealing hidden emotions, forgotten histories, and subtle echoes of understanding. It weaves narratives while we sleep and wakes us with instant clarity and purpose. By embracing this unconscious conversation, we uncover insight into our identities and the world we inhabit.

Curated by Stephanie Sailer

Exhibiting Artists: Debra Balchen, Roland Biermann, Bethany Cordero, Alexis Di Stefano, Brian Divis, Gertah, Abby Giurfa, Carol Hammerman, Alex Jarus, Nico Kazlauskas, John Kurman, Elizabeth La Bouef, Kim Laurel, Micki LeMieux, Ellen Lustig, Scott Mossman, Marvin Shafer, David Skora, Rich Stewart, Nancy Van Kanegan, Audrey YangLocation:

Location:
CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL.

(At the corner of Cortland and Damen Avenues, in the Bucktown neighborhood)

Gallery Hours:
Fri, 2-6 pm
Sat, 12-4 pm
Sun, 1-5 pm