Over the past five years, Irish artist Cathy Wilkes (b. 1966) has garnered international attention for her installations whose signature elements are set amongst, and outfitted with, accoutrements of an abject, quotidian nature. Wilkes’ highly subjective work consists of objects (strollers, soiled dishes, dolls, dried flower petals) that recur as symbolic leitmotifs. Her process of selection and arrangement of materials is measured and refined, drawing equally on a precise formal language and the most intimate of personal experiences to create a compelling autobiographical thread. The Renaissance Society will present “I Give You All My Money” whose title, like that of several other works, has a biblical reference regarding sacrifice. This exhibition has been made possible through generous support from The Henry Moore Foundation and The Nicholson Center for British Studies.

Renaissance Society, 5811 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago. January 22nd to March 4th during regular museum hours. The opening reception will be on Sunday January 22nd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.  There will be a talk with the artist from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in Kent Hall room 107. This event is free and open to the public.