Alberto Aguilar
albertoaguilar.org
Photos: Matthew Avignone; (artwork) Courtesy of the artists
Price:$4,000
The work:Found materials reimagined as resonant, arresting art
Heat factor:The Harold Washington College lecturer held the prestigious artist-in-residence position at the Art Institute in 2016.
How to buy:Email the artist at contact@albertoaguilar.org.
Edra Soto
Title:Open 24 Hours / 1-4-17 Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Patron, Jose Cuervo, D’Ussé, Budweiser, Miller, Bud Ice, Paul Masson, 2017Price:$350
The work:Prints and sculptures that recall the East Garfield Park resident’s Puerto Rican childhood
Heat factor:This year, Soto has shown work in half a dozen group shows around the country, including an exhibit at Pérez Art Museum Miami.
How to buy:Visit the artist’s website.
Jason Brammer
Price:$975
The work:Airbrushed mythological landscapes
Heat factor:The Logan Square resident was recently commissioned to paint a massive 16-foot-long mural for the restaurant Land & Lake Kitchen inside LondonHouse Chicago.
How to buy:Email the artist at jasonbrammer@mac.com.
Rodrigo Lara Zendejas
Price:$3,000
The work:Emotionally complex sculptures showing the mastery of a young Rodin
Heat factor:The Mexican artist counts fashion designer Maria Pinto among his dedicated collectors.
How to buy:Email the artist at rod.larzen@gmail.com.