Reflected Realities: Film Night with Group 312 Films

Reflected Realities: Film Night with Group 312 Films

Thursday, August 14, 2025

9:00–11:00 PM

Oliva Gallery

3816 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

As part of the ongoing exhibition LUMINOSITY: The Ocean Between VIII , this evening film program invites viewers to experience a curated selection of short films that explore light, transformation, and personal mythology through a cinematic lens.

Presented by curator Kevin B. Chatham of Group 312 Films, the screening will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A. Audiences of all backgrounds are welcome.

This event is one of several public programs expanding the ideas of the exhibition into interactive, community-centered formats.

Exhibition Overview

LUMINOSITY: The Ocean Between VIII brings together international and Chicago-based artists whose work reflects the intersections of culture, imagination, and personal mythology through painting, sculpture, installation, and mixed media.

Friday, July 18 | 5–9 PM
Opening Reception – All artists present. MC: Kao Ra Zen

Saturday, July 19 | 1–3 PM
Entwined: Banner Making – Kathryn Hempel, Bishal Manandhar, Lori Kaplan, Tamara Wasserman

Monday, July 21 | 3–6 PM
Image Transfer Techniques – Jenny & Betty Kirk Chernansky

Saturday, July 26 | 12–4 PM
Light Sculptures – Franz Betz

Sunday, July 27 | 3–5 PM
Mask Theater & Filming – Marianna Buchwald

Monday, July 28 | 8–10 PM
Multimedia Light & Projections – Harro D.B. Schmidt

Saturday, August 9 | 1–3 PM
Drawing & Collage – Bonnie Katz & Michaela Hanemann

Thursday, August 14 | 9–11 PM
Film Screening – Group 312 Films, curated by Kevin B. Chatham

Friday, August 15 | 5–8 PM
Lecture: Intuition & Artmaking – Judith Meyer

Saturday, August 16 | 12–7 PM
Luminosity Visual Arts & Performances – Closing day events with performances, music, and MC Kao Ra Zen

Saturday, August 16 | 2–5 PM
Collage & Thinking: Writing Workshop – Dale Pesmen

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Oliva Gallery, 3816 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, United States