Sculpture & Film
Sculpture Group Exhibit at CSI Project Space
Filmmaking has long been described as sculptural—shaping sets, arranging spatial movement, and constructing rhythm through editing. Sculpture & Film highlights this intersection, presenting works that incorporate film imagery, stills, objects, or materials; explore projection or video installation; or arise from collaborative projects examining cinematic and sculptural space.
The exhibition celebrates film as both medium and inspiration within sculpture, ranging from traditional to experimental approaches. Sculpture & Film will be on view concurrently with the 61st edition of the Chicago International Film Festival.
Exhibiting Artists: Roland Biermann, Kara Cobb-Johnson, Gertah, Yvette Kaiser-Smith, Kasia Kay, Beatriz Ledesma, Connie Noyes, Kelly Pelka, Thomas Plum, RETECH, and Chris Wubbena.
Curated by Chris Wubbena.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 18, from 6-9 pm
Exhibit Dates: October 18 – November 14, 2025
Location:
CSI Project Space, 1912 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Damen and Cortland)
Gallery Hours (Fall and Winter):
Fri. 2-6 pm; Sat. 12–4 pm; Sun. 1-5 pm or by appointment
First Fridays (WPBCC Artwalk) Hours: 2-8pm
Images of artwork from the Exhibit
Roland Biermann, "white video / white wall", Video
Kara Cobb-Johnson, "Papinta, the flame dance", Skillet, video (with iPhone projection), museum vitrine, Dimensions variable
Gertah, "From Below the Valley, From Above the Peak", Photograph (Set created from foam, wood, plastic, acrylic paint, photographed used a Deardorff Studio 11" x 14" camera with a Carl Zeiss 75cm lens on 8" x 10" Ilford HP5+ film)
Deardorff Studio 11" x 14" camera with a Carl Zeiss 75cm lens used for Gertah's "From Below the Valley, From Above the Peak"
Kasia Kay, "The Rock", Mixed media rock sculpture; tablet screen, short animated film (in loop) with sound; 28 x 30 x 14 in.
Beatriz Ledesma, "Homage to Luis Buñuel" Clay, photo negatives, metal, wood, acrylics, graphite, 7-1/2 x 6 x 6 in.
Yvette Kaiser-Smith, "Lake Street Perspective" Digital pigment print on transparency film, laser-cut acrylic, acrylic spacers, steel hardware, 17-1/2 x 23-1/2 x 12 in.
Yvette Kaiser-Smith, "Lake Street at Western" , Digital pigment print on transparency film, laser-cut acrylic, polycarbonate spacers, capped hardware, spring clamps, 23 x 56 x 2 in.
Connie Noyes, "We Are Built In Water", Video 5:00 (edited version). Click on link to watch video. Monitor size: 26 x 46 in.
Kelly Pelka, Stills from "untitled... (visual sound theory)", Hand manipulated film, projector
Kelly Pelka, "always you...", Drop cloth, house paint, tacks, 8 x 4 x 3 in.
Thomas Plum, "Admit (N)ONE", Video documentation of 1999 installation, 1:51 min., iPad and stand, 48 x 12 x 9 in.
Thomas Plum, "Admit (N)ONE", Video documentation of 1999 installation, 1:51 min., iPad and stand, 48 x 12 x 9 in.
Thomas Plum, "Admit (N)ONE", Video documentation of 1999 installation, 1:51 min., iPad and stand, 48 x 12 x 9 in.
RETECH, "Rovelli Ansible", Mixed Media, 22 x 10 x 13 in. Mixed Media
Chris Wubbena, "Steven", Sculpture with monitor, Dimensions variable
Chris Wubbena, "(Currently Untitled)", Sculpture with monitor, 6 x 3 x 2 in.