Catch His Fever

By Lauri Apple in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 15, 2008 4:45PM

Tennessee native and storyteller Chris Roberson integrates sayings drawn from gospel hymns, hobo graffiti, and caves -- among other sources -- to make sculptures, carvings, and collages that reflect his Southern roots. In addition to found wood and magazine pictures, his media include watercolor-like dyes that he makes himself by running walnut hulls through a coffee maker. Stop by the Country Club at 1100 N. Damen to check out Caught Fever: Works by Chris Roberson, his first-ever solo exhibition. on Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 from 6–10 p.m., or Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 from 12 – 6 p.m., Refreshments will be served on Thursday and Friday.