Western Exhibitions Expands Roster with Three New Artists
Western Exhibitions has announced the addition of three artists to its representation: Journie Cirdain, Nanako Kono, and Olivia Zubko. Cirdain creates large allegorical drawings exploring themes of life and death, following her 2025 solo exhibition 'The Gloaming.' Kono produces humorous paintings influenced by comic strips and Chicago Imagism, after her 2025 show 'Doublespeak.' Zubko makes sculptures using ceramics and found materials focused on domestic spaces like bathrooms. The gallery made the announcement via Instagram.
Key facts
- Western Exhibitions added Journie Cirdain, Nanako Kono, and Olivia Zubko to its represented artists.
- Cirdain's work features large allegorical drawings at the intersection of human and animal themes.
- Kono's paintings draw from comic strip structures and Chicago Imagist traditions.
- Zubko creates sculptures centered on bathrooms and domestic environments using ceramics and found objects.
- The gallery announced the new representation on Instagram following solo shows by Cirdain and Kono in 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Journie Cirdain
- Nanako Kono
- Olivia Zubko
Institutions
- Western Exhibitions
Locations
- Chicago