It feels like our last week at The Fulton as Friday, the plates are scheduled to be packed out for re-configuration at the Public Art Warehouse. We noticed street banners along Michigan Avenue this morning! The weather, which has been warm, is a bit cooler today. And of course, there's the political buzz from the primaries. This gem of a photo was taken by Patrick Pyszka.(You can see more of his photos on the City of Chicago website: http://www.museumofmodernice.com/photoGallery/) Here's another:
Frank Mathie from WLS Chicago ABC arrived this morning, just after a huge painting was separated from its giant cookie sheet in the workshop at The Fulton. But once the camera crew got inside the cold room, we saw three or four multi dimensional, multi colored paintings, and all sorts of activity.
A beautiful surprise. The pallets and paintings looked a bit like a jigsaw puzzle across the frozen floor.
The noise level was chaotic while Erik and Tim began sawing through the ice pieces.
Here’s Matt wrapping.
Ari and Katie moved huge pieces.
Everything was in motion, a flow of color. My camera kept blinking red -- too cold. The broadcast on ABC aired at 5pm. Check it out online.
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=5880775
Lunch, a first for the crew at “Le Peep”. At 1, Tim and I met staff at The Chicago Cultural Center for a meeting about all the ‘what if’s of the next few weeks: what’s involved in the move to Millennium Park; how’s the truss system going to work? When are the docents being trained? Are lights going to unveil the painting? Can people touch the work? How is the rink painting going to be made with daily skaters? We all agreed on one thing: “until this piece is up” not every detail will be known.
Meanwhile, two reporters from The Chicago Tribune came to the suite to find out more about Gord's process for producing these works, for a large feature later on in the month. Here’s Keith Klaxton, Sue-Lyn Erbeck, Gord and Christine Carrino at the hotel.
The new recruit. An interdisciplinary artist with a passion for art, music and mystery, Ari also has production skills. Fascinated by spirals, fractals and other patterns of growth, Ari loves watching ice crystals form... and of course, lugging around refrigeration plates. He's our guide to Chicago and has managed to fix up a previously mangled bicycle, which he rides everywhere.
Katie has a BA in Fine Art from University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She has passion for creating ceramic sculpture and enjoys oil painting, traveling and yoga, as well as Chicago's "offerings of art & culture." Although she answers whenever anyone calls "Katie" (there are 3 interns names Katie) she's an enthusiastic worker, and a welcome addition to 
Matt is an artist, bicyclist, disc jockey, self-taught keyboardist and photographer who likes to write. This is his first 
Katelyn recently moved to Chicago from Michigan, and works as a paintings assistant for artist Tim Lowly. She has a BFA in Painting, & a BA in Art Education (Western Michigan University). An artist who paints, Katie also plays violin with a number of groups in the Chicago area. She's new to 
Katie Louise Williams really likes ice. She grew up making ice rinks in her yard, playing hockey, staring at frosty grass, and, eventually, driving a Zamboni. The project has been one of her favorite experiences with both ice and Canadians. She rides her bike everywhere. When its warmer she's a vegetable farmer.
Technical crew. Laura is new to 
This is Jaz’s third installation with Paintings Below Zero. Jaz brings a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from Emily Carr College to the project. A fanatic of typefaces, Jaz designed & produced the artbook on the Italy installation, created the flash web site from scratch: paintingsbelowzero.com, designed a full page ad in Modern Painters (Feb 2008 ) & numerous smaller design projects for 
Raised in Calgary, Winnipeg, Nairobi, and Boston, Erik is an artist and graphic designer, (Bachelor of Design Emily Carr, 2005), who has cultivated a distinct visual art practice informed by design and international travel. Following his studies with voyages to Honduras, Italy, London, England, Toronto, and Harlem, New York, Olson returned to his native Calgary to open IDEAL, a contemporary art space. www.erikolson.ca
River grew up in Northern California and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture) from UC Santa Cruz. His wild, youthful days of travel ended abruptly when he fell in love with a dancer. Now he's married, with 3 kids, a house, 2 cars and a dog living in semi-rural British Columbia as a stone mason. He relishes 
Originally from the U.K., Nancy is now based in Toronto. With a background in art education, she first worked with 
Adrian has worked in the Broadcast, Film and Live Production fields for the past 28 years and is presently Lighting Consultant to the CTV Television Network, TSN and Rogers Sportsnet. He also counts amongst his clientele the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, for whom he is the Lighting and Set Designer for their worldwide festivals.
Art spends most of his time continent hopping with Accent Refrigeration in the cool quest to design and install the perfect system. His favorite gig is Paintings Below Zero - and will continue to be until hell freezes over. He calls home Victoria, British Columbia with his wife and 4 daughters.
This is JC’s fourth installation with 
Nancy has worked with Gordon and Caitlin with PBZ since the 2005 Italy installation. She’s the go-to person behind the scenes. Nancy is responsible to have everything in place before the crew hits the location. She brings 21 years of event management experience to this gig, and she is inspired by the work. 
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The pace is really picking up! It's so exciting! Another grand adventure!
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