Artist Scott Okin Debuts Solo Show at AIR Gallery on Saturday, November 15, 2025
airstudio348
Nov 14
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Celestial II by Scott Okin
AIR Studio + Gallery is excited to debut artist Scott Okin's solo show November 15, 2025 at AIR Gallery, running through November 29. Scott's paintings feature meditations, such as lyrics to songs, poems, psalms, prayers, and fragments of scripture as well as his childhood love of Crayola Crayons. The opening event is Saturday, November 15, 5:00-7:00PM at AIR Gallery, 348 Tudor Court, Glencoe. All are welcome!
Scott Okin is originally from Northeast Ohio. He has worked and lived in the Chicago area since 1980. Scott graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting. His work has been included in exhibitions and collections throughout the Midwest. He is a member of AIR Studio + Gallery.
Scott shared, "From my earliest memories I was always drawing and drawn to color as a moth to light. The taxicab yellow and emerald green boxes of Binney & Smith’s Crayola crayons became an inspirational tool of my creativity. A box of 16 crayons was special; it held a color for everything. A box of 64 was the holy grail and came with its own sharpener. Fast-forward 60 years and Crayola crayons and their galaxy of colors continue to inspire my work. Another facet of my work includes the use of words and meditations. Song lyrics, poems, psalms, prayers, and fragments of scripture populate my work. The words and letters are layered upon layers, creating surface movement."
About AIR Studio + Gallery
AIR (Artists-in-Residence) Studio + Gallery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit artist cooperative located in Glencoe, Illinois. Our community of artist members are provided studio space to work, a gallery to display their art, learning and networking opportunities, camaraderie and support. In addition, AIR hosts a wide variety of arts programs including workshops, critiques, events and more. AIR often partners with other Chicago area arts organizations, as well as local Glencoe and North Shore businesses and arts groups. AIR is located at 348 Tudor Court, Glencoe, Illinois (one block west of Green Bay Road and the Glencoe Metra stop). For more information, call 708-466-3519, email airstudio348@gmail or consult the website: www.airstudio348.com.
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