MITCH O’CONNELL @ PACKER-SCHOPF GALLERY

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MITCH O’CONNELL @ PACKER-SCHOPF GALLERY

Submitted by bbamsey on June 3, 2009 – 8:59 amNo Comment

aron10godfixed 298x300 MITCH OCONNELL @ PACKER SCHOPF GALLERY Mitch O’Connell, recipient of the “Most Handsome Chicago-land Artist Award” six years running, (1991-1996 until he graciously recused himself from nomination) is back with the most thought provoking show of the millennium (the thought being, “How in the hell did he get a show?”)!

“God Has Forgiven Me (so what’s your problem?!)”

Gaze at the colorful brushstrokes of Mitch working through personal painful issues… for your viewing pleasure at the Packer Schopf Gallery @ 942 West Lake Street in Chicago.

Mitch will make frequent appearances to accept your praise. He’ll be the one in the beret reclining on the portable hospital bed attached to an IV. Going without sleep for the preceding month knocking out the masterpieces has taken its toll on this American hero. Being now unable to speak, just follow this simple code to communicate -

One blink means, “Thank you.”

Two blinks means, “Please bring me some more of that delicious free wine.”

aron2astronautfixed 300x298 MITCH OCONNELL @ PACKER SCHOPF GALLERY Three blinks means, “M’Lady, your exquisite beauty has left me speechless! Perchance would you grant me the honor of your number? I be sex yo up fo’ shizzle!”

Art critics, your pocket thesauruses will be on fire as you frantically search for new words of praise and astonishment! By the way, Mr. Packer would love for you to have this crisp $20 bill as a handy bookmark (Wink)!