Pay-To-Play paintings by Chris Crites at Chicago gallery 360SEE

Blago Mug Shot portrait part of Play-To-Pay paintings at 360SEE Gallery

360SEE opened a timely political exhibition running through 3.1.09 featuring portraits including that of impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Pay-To-Play by Chris Crites (1.16.09 - 3.1.09) addresses the continued corruption in Illinois politics as only he knows how...
Crime is not a new subject for Crites; he has been known for his tight four-color mug shot portraits on brown paper bags since 1999.
The series includes works titled:
http://www.360seegallery.com/by/Chris_Crites

Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Corruption, conspiracy. Arrested and indicted.

Antoin "Tony" Rezko
Fraud, money laundering, bribery and 13 other
federal counts. Convicted.

Former Governor George Ryan.
Racketeering, conspiracy, mail fraud, tax fraud,
false statements to the FBI and 12 other felony
charges. Convicted.

Each portrait measures 5.5" w x 8" h plus framing and is an acrylic painting on paper bag.

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