Shows/Events
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ChicagoMade A&R Auditions | October 27, 2018
Contributed animations to the Chicago Cultural Center’s live showcase of up-and-coming Chicagoland based artists and bands—who are given the opportunity to play live for a panel of Artists & Repertoire (A&R) executives from major and independent record labels.
YAS! Fest | Youth Arts Showcase September 22, 2018
Contributed animation work to the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Youth Arts Showcase. Which happens to be the largest celebration of young artists in Chicago, featuring the works of hundreds Chicago’s creative youth.
Essentia, Chicago | Group show open through November 29, 2018
Group Show at Essentia store gallery Chicago, features two reimagined pieces from Impermanence on display.
Chicago Cultural Center (Let it Move Ya) | April 28, 2018-January 6, 2019
Two animations are featured on display as a part of the Let it Move Ya section for the Bronzeville Echoes exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center.
CHICAT Anniversary Exhibition | March, 2018
CHICAT Anniversary Exhibition showcased the work of multiple artist. I contributed two pieces—a large acrylic as well as a backlit light box for the show.
SKYLINED Release Party Animation | February 15th, 2018
I contributed animations and a short film, to serve as the backdrop to the release of SKYLINED by Laura Lopez (Photographer) & Evelyn Lauer (Author). Curated by Josephine Lauer Washuk of cur8chicago. *Photos Josephine Lauer Washuk
The Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the MSI | Show open January 15th-February 21st, 2018
The Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition is the longest-running exhibition of African-American art and has been displayed annually at MSI since 1970. On display in the exhibit is my piece Equinox 30" x 30" back lit light box.
EXOCHROME Pop-Up Group Show at Sidewinder Gallery | Show open November 17th-November 19th, 2017
The Electric Ghost series of animations on display at Sidewinder Gallery.
River North Design District Gallery Walk at Organic Looms | Show open September 8th-October 8th, 2017
Solo show of acrylic prints set against the background of vibrant hand-crafted rugs, on display at Organic Looms (Chicago).
Ignition Project Space | Show open August 1st-31st, 2017
Window installation of acrylic prints and mylar and floral sculptures on display at Ignition Project Space.
Roman Susan Streetlight | Show open July 17th-31st, 2017
My work will be featured as part of a video series projected after dark on the windows of the Roman Susan art space. Only visible from the street, videos are displayed with the city serving as the soundtrack. Work will be displayed between 5pm-11pm.
Chicago Industrial Arts & Design 99/1 Exhibition | April 1st - May 5th, 2017
Glitter Landscape entry for speculative designs for public artworks in Chicago. Exhibit will be held at Chicago Industrial Arts & Design.
Roman Susan Property at Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society | April 1st - May 5th, 2017
Historical Rogers Park photos reimagined through animation, through a dream sequence in time. Presented at the Rogers Park Historical Society.
Roman Susan Streetlight | Show open December 15th-30th, 2016
My work will be featured as part of a video series projected after dark on the windows of the Roman Susan art space. Only visible from the street, videos are displayed with the city serving as the soundtrack. Work will be displayed between 5pm-11pm.
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NYCH Gallery, Chicago | Show open through September 3, 2016
The Impermanence body of work is currently on display at NYCH. If you have an interest in seeing the work, feel free to contact me at rkscott.xo@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.
The Belmont by Reside, Chicago | Show open through July 21, 2016
The Impermanence body of work is currently on display at The Belmont by Reside lobby. If you have an interest in seeing the work, drop by the Reside lobby anytime.
Opening Group Show at Slate Arts and Performance | Show open June 4th-June 19th, 2016
Series of animations and music videos on display at Slate Arts and Performance.
Essentia, Chicago | Show open through June 30, 2016
The work featured on display at the Essentia store gallery, Chicago, is a fraction of an ongoing 6 year project. These excerpts, represent one step along the way, in the completion of 60 short animated films, based on the personal diary entries, made between 2010-2012. If you have an interest in seeing the work, drop by anytime during Essentia's business hours.
CallisonRTKL, Chicago | Show open through April 14, 2016
The work featured on display at the office of CallisonRTKL, Chicago, is a fraction of an ongoing 6 year project. These excerpts, represent one step along the way, in the completion of 60 short animated films, based on the personal diary entries, made between 2010-2012. If you have an interest in seeing the work, feel free to contact me at rkscott.xo@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.