"The Unknown Room" by Gina Litherland, left, and "Lady Fukushima" by Paul Lamantia.

A pair of Midwestern artists makes richly detailed paintings that explore mythology and nightmares. Aside from mysterious themes and striking visuals, the works of painters Gina Litherland and Paul Lamantia are essentially different.

Curator of Suburban Museum Has Sixth Sense for Finding Forgotten Artwork

A little-known Chicago artist is finally getting the attention he deserves – in Des Plaines.