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Leslie Wolfe Gallery

The Leslie Wolfe Gallery offers artists and visitors, alike, the opportunity to explore and discover. Each month a new artist is given the reins to exhibit their personal style of artwork in our public space. The Gallery is a program of the Old Town Triangle Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Artists interested in exhibiting can learn more in the “Call For Artists” section.

Water’s Edge: An Exhibition of Paintings and Scupltures

by Helen Dannelly

Opening Reception: Sunday, May 17 2-4 PM

Exhibition: May 9 – June 3, 2026

 

Lily Pads, Botanic Garden by Helen Dannelly

Artist Statement:

I am interested in metamorphosis as a natural phenomenon as well as an interpersonal phenomenon.  This interest is reflected in my work, whether in my paintings or abstract organic sculpture. My work is inspired by the natural world: light, shadow, color, plant life, sea life, water, earth, pods, seeds, cocoons, coral, sea anemones. The water lily paintings were inspired by my first trip to Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, France. I am a member of the Plein Air Painters Chicago and enjoy painting landscapes of my native California coast as well as Ireland, the country of my heritage.

About Helen Dannelly:

Helen Dannelly is an award-winning artist, educator and curator originally from California. Dannelly’s work has been shown throughout the United States and Europe, including the First International Biennial Exhibition at the Ballinglen Art Museum in County Mayo, Ireland. Her work is included in Encaustic Art in the 21st Century, by Rooney and Lee (Schiffer, 2016). Dannelly is Curator at the Forshey Gallery at the First United Methodist Church of Chicago. She teaches workshops throughout the U.S. and Europe. Her next international painting trip is in France in October, 2026.  Workshops in Ireland will be offered in July, 2027. See: www.HelenDannellyArt.com

Leslie Wolfe Gallery
1763 N North Park Avenue 
Chicago
312-337-1938
Reception: Sunday, May 17 2-4 PM
On view: May 9 – June 3