Chicago Tribune art critic Lori Waxman on Jessica Zawadowicz, published on January 2, 2026 as part of Waxman’s piece “Art Exhibitions for Winter 2026.”
“Jessica Zawadowicz: Crossover”
Not every painter can incorporate leftover almonds, a just-played basketball, old clothing, a single Croc, or a chunk of parking lot into her canvases. Well, I suppose anyone could, but rare is the artist who does it well. The up-and-coming Zawadowicz can, and does. Enter with a sense of openness and humor, stay for the superbly considered abstract compositions. Definitely don’t eat the Skittles.
Through Feb. 7 Regards, 2216 W. Chicago Ave.; regardsgallery.com