Grove Gallery presents second annual Food for Thought exhibition beginning Nov. 7

Grove Gallery, 619 Grove St., will host an opening reception for its second annual still life exhibition, Food for Thought 2.0, from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The show runs through Nov. 29. Gallery hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and admission is free. The exhibition brings together a curated selection of still life works that capture the beauty of food. The genre tells stories of shared meals, culinary pleasures and community. The works include trompe l’oeil paintings and drawings made from direct observation, which explore color, shape and texture. The featured artists go beyond replication to explore themes of abundance, scarcity and the intersection of art with the needs of the community. Using traditional oil techniques and contemporary perspectives, the works invite viewers to think about food insecurity. More than 20% of sales will be donated to the C W Market Foundation and Evanston Grows, local organizations that make nutritious food available to ever