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Pilsen Photo Group
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Pilsen Photo Group A.K.A. "The Pilsen Photo Group" also PPG Pilsen Photo Group is a collection of fine artists: Richard Wilson(deceased), Obleo Beck, Ned Broderick, Renae Lillie, Jeff Mickey, Michael Wasniowski and Jeff "Ffej" Yudacufski. All work in a variety of fine art photographic processes and hale from the Chicago south loop neighborhood know as Pilsen. The Pilsen Photo Group is unique in its varied alternative photographic styles, processess and techniques. Work shown at PPG exhibitions, often lets go of convention, offering some of the most unusual photography currently produced. Beginnings: While frequenting the local bars and cafes of Pilsen, artists Richard Wilson, Jeff Mickey, Ned Broderick as well as Obleo Beck and Jeff Yudacufski would often discuss the formation of a photographic collective to create and exhibit their work. In late 2003 the talking was over and they began to look for venues to present their work. First Exhibition: In early 2004 Robin Rios offered to have the first major exhibition of the Pilsen Photo Group at her gallery. It took place in early 04' at "4Art's"(4Art inc)gallery on Halsted. The Pilsen Photo Group Gallery: The acquisition of Pilsen Photo Group Gallery has always been shrouded in mystery. There have been many stories about it but none ever confirmed. What is known is that shortly after the initial show at 4Art, members were interested in having a space of their own to exhibit work, give workshops and presentations. By mid 2004 The Pilsen Photo Group Gallery opened at 1839 S. Halsted in Chicago's East Pilsen. While hosting the monthly openings it became know as a "club house" of sorts. People would often drop by for a conversation and or a beer. By late 2005 the labor of creating new work and running a gallery had taken it's toll. The last PPG Gallery exhibition took place on Friday, January 13th, 2006. After the gallery closed the group had more time to work and plan for bigger things. Exhibitions: Pilsen Photo Group, 4Art Gallery, Chicago; Mar-Apr 2004 First Pilsen Photo Group Gallery Opening, June 2004 "Strange City", PPG Gallery, August 2004 34th Annual Pilsen East Artists Open House; 2004 20+ PPG Gallery Shows from June 2004 - January 2006 Pilsen Photo Group, Cinema Gallery, Champaign, IL; July 2005 35th Annual Pilsen East Artists Open House; Sept 30 - Oct 02, 2005 "The Last Pilsen Photo Group Gallery Show" Friday, January, 13th 2006 "Cruzin For Chicks" Mercury Cafe, Chicago; March 2006 "ILLUMINATIONS", Watermark Gallery, Chicago; Nov 2006 - January 2007 "Bankers Holiday", Chicago Photography Center; March 2007 - March 2008 "Strange Turn of Events", EXP Gallery, Chicago, August 2007 "The Stealth Show", Efebos Cafe, Chicago, November 2007 - January 2008 
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