CHICAGO (June 2011) – Metropolitan Capital Bank, located at 9 E. Ontario St., continues its innovative art program, Art Works Chicago, with the installation of a new exhibit featuring works by Chicago painter, sculptor and printmaker John Himmelfarb, whose works walk the line between abstraction and narrative. Featuring over 30 works, the installation will be on display at the Bank from June 9 through September 20.
Born in Chicago and raised in Winfield, IL, Himmelfarb now resides in Hyde Park, with his studio located in Heart of Chicago. His career began with his family. As painters, Himmelfarb’s parents supported and encouraged his interest in the arts, and he went on to study at Harvard. Since then, his art has been featured in many galleries and museums around the world, including numerous public art works. The diverse exhibit he will showcase at Metropolitan Capital Bank includes paintings, prints, sculptures, tapestries and ceramics.
Metropolitan Capital Bank has maintained a commitment to exhibit Chicago artists in the historic Tree Studios. Art Works Chicago: A Progressive Corporate Exhibition of Chicago Artists is a program that features exhibitions of work by prominent Chicago-based artists displayed in the workplace setting. The program launched on May 12, 2005 with the first featured Chicago artist Vera Klement.
The exhibit is available for viewing during Metropolitan Capital Bank’s normal business hours. For more information, please call Brittani at (312) 640-2313 or visit www.metcapbank.com.
