Chicago Artworks on Display: Explore the Current Space

Alexi Torres's Game of Life series reimagines historical figures and concepts through the lens of soccer, the world's most universally recognized sport. By transforming iconic monuments and symbols into dynamic, woven forms, Torres challenges traditional representations of history, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all people and cultures. His signature technique, which mimics the appearance of woven fibers, symbolizes the intricate connections between humanity and nature.

In this series, Torres employs soccer as a metaphor for life's journey, viewing existence as a game where every action and decision contributes to the collective experience. This approach not only honors historical legacies but also invites viewers to reflect on the present and future, encouraging a more inclusive and interconnected perspective on our shared history.

Globally renowned artist, Hunt Slonem is carving out a distinctive neo-expressionist style through the repeated imagery of nature. Keeping the company of 60 pet birds, Slonem takes inspiration from his surroundings. Hunt Slonem's art is an embracement of the beauty of nature, depciting subjects such as butterflies and tropical birds. Through a unique style, in which Slonem pushes simple forms against flat spaces of color, allows for his subjects to contrast against the picture plane. The combination of expressive and textural brushstrokes is reminscent of the German Expressionism movement with an added contemporary splash.

With works showcased in the permanent collections of 250 museums worldwide, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Slonem is continuing to stamp a permanent mark in contemporary art. 

On view at the downstairs level of Carousel Fine Art Chicago, Eric Alfaro is known for his ability to merge realism with symbolic depth, Eric Alfaro creates works that capture both the vulnerability and resilience of the human condition.

In Denim and Comeback Story, Alfaro employs layered brushwork and nuanced tones to depict figures that are at once grounded in reality and charged with metaphor. The piece reflects themes central to Eric Alfaro’s art—identity, cultural memory, and the ability to rise from challenges. Collectors drawn to figurative contemporary art will find in Alfaro’s work not only technical mastery but also narratives that resonate on a universal level.