Lauren Mattes: Exhibition Locations

1950 N Bartlett Avenue

On the first day of class, Rachel and I walked past this building. We spent a few minutes inspecting it and taking pictures. There are vines and things growing inside the building. I also really liked the color scheme on the outside of the building. There really wasn't much else to see; the blinds are all down and it looks abandoned or unused.

1629 N Van Buren Street

I've walked past this building before but never knew what it was. It's kind of awkwardly placed between some houses, so I don't know if it's a small business. Again, the blinds are usually drawn. I guess I am also subconsciously drawn to places covered in ivy. This part of Van Buren isn't too lively until you hit Brady, so it could be cool to be in a partly secluded area not that far from where we met on the first day of class.