Garden of Dreams

A Solo Exhibition by Amalia Kouvalis

Garden of Dreams
10/4/25 - 12/15/25

In the quiet space between waking and dreaming, where memory blends with reverie, the Garden of Dreams unfolds. Each painting unfurls as a dream given form: a silent solitary experience where shadows drift in light that feels half-remembered. Here, time dilates and fractures—the past converges with the future, and every blossom trembles with echoes of untold stories. The garden is not fixed; it is an invitation to drift, to wander, to become lost in possibilities.

In this series, Amalia Kouvalis beckons us to question what lies beyond the verge of consciousness, to sense that a moment from yesterday or tomorrow waits on the other side. Ultimately, Garden of Dreams is an exploration of the hidden chapters of the psyche, the liminal spaces between presence and memory, and the secret landscapes our hearts trace when the world lies silent.

✧ Originals & Prints

✧ Originals & Prints

Stay (Oil Painting)
$600.00
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What Was Left Behind (Oil Painting)
$700.00
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The Space Between Us (Oil Painting)
$700.00
Where Shadows Sleep (Oil Painting)
$700.00
Chrysalis (Oil Painting)
$500.00
Phantom Limbs (Oil Painting)
$2,200.00
The Furthest Reach (Oil Painting)
$800.00
Ghost Bloom (Watercolor Painting)
$150.00
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Dragon Orchid (Watercolor Painting)
$150.00
Dracula Orchid (Watercolor Painting)
$150.00
Midnight Flame Iris (Watercolor Painting)
$150.00
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Where Shadows Sleep (Print)
$40.00
What Was Left Behind (Print)
$30.00
Stay (Print)
$30.00
Chrysalis (Print)
$40.00
The Space Between Us (Print)
$40.00
The Furthest Reach (Print)
$30.00
Phantom Limbs (Print)
$30.00

Since opening our doors in 2013, Sideshow Gallery has been dedicated to promoting and celebrating obscure and underrepresented art.

Over the past decade, we’ve hosted solo and group exhibitions featuring both local talent and established artists from around the globe.

Our space is designed to be a platform for artists to reimagine and transform, allowing for immersive, installation-based experiences.

Display of orange pumpkin-shaped lanterns with black cutouts of faces, arranged on shelves, illuminated with small candles inside, with pumpkins and autumn leaves on the floor, against a backdrop of dark red curtains with gold patterns.
Interior of an art gallery with dark teal walls decorated with framed artwork and a bunch of dried plants hanging from the ceiling. Red curtains cover the window, and there are small lamps providing warm lighting.
Two women with red hair viewing artwork in a gallery with dark blue walls, featuring paintings and framed art including a large one of a humanoid figure with long hair and a moon or sun behind it.

To view our current exhibition, we invite you to schedule an appointment in advance or inquire with one of our shop associates during your visit.

Interested In Submitting Your Work?

We'd love to see it! Please email your portfolio and artist statement. To inquire about renting our upstairs gallery and parlor for a private event, please email us at sideshowgallerychicago@gmail.com

Rent Our Upstairs Parlor:

This intimate and magical space is the perfect place for your small soiree or party. Upstairs from the most unusual shop in Chicago, is a beautifully decorated  parlour and gallery space that lends itself to what can be an unforgettable event. 

The space also includes a New Orleans inspired kitchen space/bar area. Perfect for hoursdouvers and cocktails. 

We also offer tarot parties and spell craft experiences. 

For more information, please email: 

sideshowgallerychicago@gmail.com for pricing and availability.