In the spirit of SAIC's recent symposium on the state of art criticism, it seems appropriate to take a look at James Elkins book, What Happened to Art Criticism? and at writing about art in general.

It was perfect timing for Sonnier to show at one of Chicago's best art treasures while the well recognized Dan Flavin was at the big house of contemporary art up the street. They are contemporaries, and their work shows more than a passing similarity. Although starting out in similar places, their work has taken different paths. Sonnier's works lends itself to the sculptural and object based, while Flavin's leans towards light installation and the architectural.

It was perfect timing for Sonnier to show at one of Chicago's best art treasures while the well recognized Dan Flavin was at the big house of contemporary art up the street. They are contemporaries, and their work shows more than a passing similarity. Although starting out in similar places, their work has taken different paths. Sonnier's works lends itself to the sculptural and object based, while Flavin's leans towards light installation and the architectural.