Inspired by 17th century Dutch landscapes, Chicago-based painter Brian Ritchard turned his attention to creating a series of paintings depicting American wind farms. Steeped in direct observation of Midwest American wind farms, the paintings brought about a more traditional engagement with art history, while simultaneously providing a subject that is both modern and contemporary.

The exhibit, titled Turbine Paintings Series” is free and open to the public in the College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave, and runs from April 10 to June 14, 2015. An artist reception will be held in the gallery from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 6; complimentary refreshments will be served.