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Suzanne Mears Celebrates the Season with 'Sailing into Spring' Exhibition
The show features Mears' latest mixed media paintings and glass sculptures.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Suzanne Mears, an artist known for her fused glass work, is opening a new exhibition titled "Sailing into Spring" at Howell Gallery in Chicago. The show, running from March 5 to March 28, features Mears' latest mixed media paintings alongside her glass sculptures, all centered around floral imagery and a bold, expressive style.
Why it matters
Mears is a respected artist in the Chicago art scene, known for her innovative use of glass as a medium. This exhibition marks a return to painting for the artist, showcasing her versatility and the connection between her work in different mediums.
The details
The exhibition "Sailing into Spring" will feature Mears' latest mixed media paintings, created on canvas, paper, and board using a variety of materials like fluid acrylics, oil stick, alcohol inks, and pencil. Several pieces are finished with multiple coats of resin, adding depth and luminosity to the textured, expressive compositions. The paintings are displayed alongside Mears' fused glass sculptures, which depict cresting waves and sailboats, nodding to the exhibition's title and the artist's established reputation in glass.
- The exhibition opens on March 5, 2026.
- The show runs through March 28, 2026.
The players
Suzanne Mears
An artist known for her fused glass work, Mears is opening a new exhibition titled "Sailing into Spring" at Howell Gallery in Chicago.
Howell Gallery
The gallery located at 6432 N. Western Ave. in Chicago that is hosting Mears' exhibition.
What’s next
An opening reception is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Howell Gallery.
The takeaway
This exhibition showcases Suzanne Mears' versatility as an artist, as she returns to painting while maintaining the bold, expressive style that defines her fused glass work. The combination of paintings and sculptures creates a dynamic and visually captivating show that celebrates the arrival of spring.
