Michelle and Michael's annual two person show

If you have not yet come by to see Michelle Peterson-Albandoz and Michael McGuire's annual two person show...well you should!

Stop by at our new location at 1515 W Foster right in between Asland and Clark

Th/F 12:30-5:30 Sat/Sun 11-5

Michael McGuire's beautiful ink wash on cardboard constructions. 

All of the pieces for this show were made from scraps of previous works, making something special from the casted-off

Michelle Peterson-Albandoz's wood constructions are nothing short of spectacular. 

Come on by!

The Process

Michelle Peterson Albandoz transforms old wood into new and fresh art. But its one hell of a process!

The old wood is collected, sometimes over the course of years.

Each piece is cut multiple times to just the right size -- also known as "ripping". 

After cutting they are painstakingly pieced back together to create her one-of-a-kind work.

To see more of Michelle's work, come to our next opening on the 31st to see her and Michael McGuire's two-person show!

The show will be up until July 12th.

Michelle colors with wood

Mold Master Jason

Jason Hawk is a master welder who has graced us with his elaborate and detailed metal sculptures. 

In addition to being a crazy metal worker, he is also known as the mold master! Here he is working on some crazy molds.

Check out more of his crazy work at http://jasonhawkart.com/home.html 

Eric Gushee weaves a web of silver

Eric Gushee has shown his unique and spectacular sculptures with Las Manos and even installed a permanent installation in our courtyard. 

However, his talents don't end there! Currently working on a large piece for Dock 6, a collective of designers opening this Friday at 4200 W Diversey. This large scale sculpture starts out as steal wire which is painstakingly unwound one by one, after a large number of wire is unwound they are woven into small patches which can be woven together to create larger shapes. 

to see more of his work check out his web site at http://ericgushee.com/home.html 

Las Manos Gallery Photo Show Opening!

Gallery Owner Michelle Peterson-Albandoz chats with Artist Marcos Raya during the Photography Show opening on Friday evening. Raya has a show at She Art through the end of May!

Emily Franklin stands next to her photographed titled "It's my Party!"

Photographer Gywnne Johnson stands with an image from her "This Doubtful Paradise" series.

More of "This Doubtful Paradise" as explained by the artist!

Jim Van Bibber with a few of his photographs on aluminum

Photographer Juan Fernandez stands with his "Facade" works

Lots of photograpy lovers at the show.

Photographer Mark Pease and his "Underground" series. Images of the London Tube absent of human life- a study on emptiness and in between spaces.

Pease's Underground series.

Paul Clark shares the front windows with sculptor Eric Gushee's pieces. We just couldn't resist pairing the two considering they both love grids and metal configurations!

Photographer Paul Clark's wife Lauri stands with his work on Friday eve. Lauri represented Paul while he was out of town.

Stockings matched the work. Nice touch Lauri!

Michelle chats with Artist Steven Green about his newer work. 

Show tonight!

Opening of Las Manos Gallery's Annual Photography Exhibition is tonight at 7pm!