Lucky 13: 13th Annual Asian American Showcase

"LUCKY 13" is an exhibition which opened tonight in conjunction with the 13th Annual Asian American Showcase at the Gene Siskel Film Center. The art exhibition curated by Larry Lee is showcased in the Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Gallery. Mr. Lee curated an exhibit that features the work of 13 artists from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, both current and alumni, who have interpreted and drawn inspiration from the number 13 in an ostentatious celebration for the 13th anniversary of the Asian American Showcase. The Showcase this year coincides specifically with the Association for Asian American Studies Conference being held in Chicago at the same time.


There was a great turn out at the opening tonight. I was surprised to see that the "Aloha Grill", a local drive-inn here in Chicago that serves authentic Hawaiian food from my home state, Hawaii provided the food at the reception. Some other surprises included a Ping Pong table which was donated by a local ping pong company in honor of our event this month as well as the debut of Ping Pong Playa which debuted tonight at the theater as well. It was a long night filled with interesting conversations. I had a great time!


The show runs from April 11 to May 25th and is located at 164 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601. Artists included in the exhibition are:


Frances Ahn
You Ni Chae
Yu Ling Chiu
Hsuan Hsiu Hung
Marquise Johnson
Nancy Kim
Cheng Yung Kuo
Alex Lee
Samia Mirza
Mitsu Okubo
Chae Eun Rhee
Esteban Schimpf
Mat Tom



A group picture of the curator, Larry Lee (center), standing alongside ten of the thirteen artists included in the show. Behind the group of artists is the work of Chae Eun Rhee and You Ni Chae.



The work of Esteban Schimpf, Nancy Kim, and Mat Tom.



A series of photographs by Alex M. Lee, entitled Smoke and Mirrors.



An image of curator Larry Lee and myself standing beside one of my pieces entitled, "Karate & Dolphins (Made in 13 minutes)"