Artist: Norbert Marszalek

Date: 2013

Dimensions: 16 x 20

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Norbert Marszalek lives, works and was born in Chicago. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and has also studied at the American Academy of Art and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

His paintings, works on paper, and sculptures have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States, including the George Billis Gallery in Los Angeles; the Richard Levy Gallery in Albuquerque; the Fort Wayne Museum of Art in Fort Wayne, Indiana; and the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago. Marszalek also has work in numerous permanent collections including the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in Iowa.

Artist: Kelly Coklan

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 9 x 12

Medium: Acrylic and gouache on 100% cotton cold press

For my abstract paintings, I use a therapeutic intuitive process of painting that results in abstract art that is unbound by any constraints of trying to achieve a specific form. The pieces usually result in a contrast of geometric and organic elements creating scenes reminiscent of ethereal or otherworldly landscapes.
I'm a life-long artist and also have a deep love of spirituality and psychology. I have my Bachelor's degree in psychology and counseling, which I use as further inspiration in my abstract work. My art has been shown and sold in exhibitions in and around the Chicagoland area where I reside in the nearby suburbs.
When not immersed in creating or learning, I use my deep empathy and passion for helping others working with children and adults with autism and disabilities in the field of behavioral therapy.

Artist: Martha Economos

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 1.5

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Painting art became a hobby for me when my children got older and started needing me less. This new found freedom enabled me to take a couple of local art classes and from there my love of painting began. My first ever commission was a pet portrait for a friend who took a chance on me which, in turn, grew by word of mouth. Along the way, experimenting with abstract art became my primary focus and I have been growing my business ever since.

My work includes contemporary abstract oil painting and pet portraits. Inspiration stems from summers spent in Saugatuck, Michigan on the lake and beach vacations abroad with family. I have recently expanded my business into prints of my originals while continuing to experiment with different techniques and styles.

Since 2019, I have had a dozen paintings on exhibit at the Main Street Promenade building and Spring 2023 at North Central College, both located downtown Naperville, IL. In August of 2023, I participated in Glen Ellyn's juried Festival of the Arts event, and honored to also have one of my pieces chosen for DIFFA Chicago's Art For Life juried live auction event downtown Chicago in October 2023 which benefits those living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. In December 2023, my work was on exhibit as an Emerging Artists during Chicago's OOAK holiday show at the Mart in downtown Chicago. This coming December my work will be on exhibit again during Chicago's 2024 OOAK holiday show at the Mart.

I am currently a member of Arts Dupage, Dupage Art League and Naperville Art League.

Artist: Ginny Krueger

Date: 2019

Dimensions: 40x20x4

Medium: Encaustic on Supported Panel

Ginny Krueger is an abstract painter who derives inspiration from the land, and the beauty, complexity and interconnectivity of the natural world. She received her Master of Fine Arts degree from Northern Illinois University in 1995. She has received the Illinois Arts Council fellowship grant, and has been awarded numerous artist residencies-in Canada, Mexico, Scotland, Greece, Iceland, and Spain.

Ginny Krueger paints on wood panel using the encaustic medium; a mixture of beeswax, damar and pigment. The hot, liquid wax mixture is painted, then fused to the wood with a propane torch. Many layers are put down and fused atop the first. Sometimes she collages, sculpts, and scribes into the work. This medium suits her because it has a warm aroma, a lush, sensuous touch, and an unrivaled luster.

The land is the inspiration for her abstractions. As a child, she was fascinated with the wonders of the natural world that she experienced in her own backyard, in the forests of girl scout camp, and in the gardens of her grandparents. The earth and its bounty still lays claim on her.

Artist: Melissa D'Souza

Date: 2023

Dimensions: 22x22x1

Medium: Abstract Mixed Media on Canvas with Gold Leaf accents

My specialization in artwork ranges in style as well as multiple disciplines, however my core focus centers around abstract painting, mixed media painting and the decorative arts. My artwork is the result of many unique methods developed over time, layered with forms of learned art principals. I work with a variety of materials and use my personal aesthetic and emotions to guide a piece. I believe anything can be used as a canvas to create a highly personalized and visually engaging space.

Artist: November Gordon

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 18x14x2

Medium: Acrylic &oil on canvas

I am a young Artist of mixed medias. I am a father of two wonderful little kiddies. My main Goal is to touch people's minds, body, soul and heart with my works. I came up with "By. Nxvember" simply because that is who the work is by and most people during the year want to accomplish a lot "BY. NXVEMBER".
My future teaching business is named " New Life Art Studios " where I want to teach all ages about art and how to master their skill set. I Just want to spread love to the community.

Artist: Gary Gronlund

Date: 2023

Dimensions: 12 x 12

Medium: Acrylic on paper

Gary Gronlund's work combines his love of design and art. He develops images which integrate design elements and familiar shapes that result in effective graphic compositions. By implementing exacting craftsmanship, the pieces can emulate serigraphy which is a favorite medium of the artist. Using layering and effective color palettes, the components engage the viewer and direct movement across the canvas. The paintings are intended to be simple, bold, modern and dynamic.

Artist: Justin White

Date: 2023

Dimensions: 12x48

Medium: Pen, watercolor on canvas

Born in Englewood, a challenging neighborhood in Chicago, known for its high crime rate and poverty, Justin White defies adversity with a passion for pen creations. Embracing the idea that, like God's work, there are no mistakes, Justin, born with the genetic eye condition Keratoconus, transforms his unique vision onto the canvas. Despite severe vision loss by his mid-teens, his art reflects life's intricacies, the struggles he overcomes, and the beauty he sees in the world.
Justin's dedication to portraying anatomy as a celebration of God's creation highlights the nuanced details within his broader body of work. His story, from Englewood to a legally blind artist, has made him a role model and inspiration for aspiring artists and people with disabilities everywhere. Justin's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, emphasizing the importance of following your dreams, no matter the obstacles that stand in your way.

Artist: Margaret Rehwinkel

Date: 2020

Dimensions: 22 x 22 x 1.5

Medium: Acrylic/Ink on Canvas

I have been on a creative path most of my life. I thoroughly enjoy creating beautiful interiors, painting and creating beautiful art and creating beautiful gardens.Nature and the natural world inspire my artwork, which focus on organic subjects, textiles and shapes often featuring bold colors and designs.
My work spans different styles, unique shapes and bold colors which characterize my abstract art. while nature and organic matter inspire my Meadows series of paintings.

Artist: John Gordon

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 16x20x1

Medium: Acrylic paint on canvas

John Gordon Studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
He has shown in galleries previously and is excited to be painting again.

Artist: Douglas Frohman

Date: 2014

Dimensions: 60"x 48"x 02"

Medium: oil on canvas

Doug Frohman is a visual & metaphysical artist working in Chicago & New York. Over the past decades, he has created a number of distinctive series, shown here based on how they "speak" to each other and to us.

Mr. Frohman's work has been inspired by the worlds of meditation & yoga psychology he has explored since college. This on-going study has fed his expansive imagination, spawning many of the themes that have come to define and characterize his work.

Artist: Joe Kotas

Date: 2023

Dimensions: 66 x 96 x 2

Medium: Acrylic on canvas with sand

Joe Kotas is a self-taught Chicago area painter, photographer and engineer. He focusses on action-painting and other abstract techniques to create "Psuedo-realistic" images, which are realistic images that appear through accidental application methods. Kotas has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Buffalo.

Artist: M Woods

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 48x 60

Medium: Acrylic & Oil on Canvas

M. Woods (They/Them/He/Him) is the principle media drug designer at DISASSOCIATIVE PRODUCTIONS www.thedigitalsickness.com M is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and activist based in Chicago. They graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (BFA 2010) and received the Erna Plachte Award at the University of Oxford (MFA 2021). They have exhibited their work internationally for the past 15 years, including at IFFR, the Flaherty Seminar, The Royal Society of British Artists, The Oberhausen International Film Festival, the Bodleian Library, Prismatic Ground, and the Ann Arbor Film Festival, where they also served as special curator. They have received support from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Light Cone Paris, and Collectif Jeune Cinema.

Woods' work is a cartography of malignant nihilism, founded upon global Capitalism, and expressed through all available media.

Artist: Samantha Haring

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 16x16

Medium: oil on paper on panel

Samantha Haring is an artist and educator from Des Plaines, Illinois. Haring earned her MFA from Northern Illinois University and her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. They spent a summer in Italy at the International School of Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture; it was there that they fully developed their commitment to light, color, and observational painting. Haring was one of the 2015-16 Artists-in-Residence at Manifest Gallery. She teaches drawing and design courses in the School of Design at the University of Cincinnati, and she has been a Resident Instructor at Manifest Drawing Center since 2016. Haring's work is published in issues #119 and #123 of New American Paintings, as well as in several recent Manifest INDA and INPA publications. They are represented by Gallery 19 in Chicago. Her studio practice is currently based in Cincinnati, where she spends an inordinate amount of time staring at the color of dust.

Artist: Robert Piatek

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 54 x 50 x 1.5

Medium: Oil on canvas

Robert is a Chicago/Detroit based abstract expressionist painter. He studied Fine Art at The College For Creative Studies in Detroit, holds a Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education from the Steiner/Waldorf Schools and taught art for 3 years and he is a Registered Architect.
Robert has been exhibiting his work since 2012 and has participated in over 60 exhibitions including 3 solo exhibitions, many curated exhibitions and juried shows. He has also been interviewed on Wayne State Universities Cable Network for their Meet The Artist Program.

Artist: Adrienne Smith

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 26Ã-26Ã-1

Medium: Acrylic, ginkgo leaves and jewelry on canvas

Adrienne Smith is a professional artist. She has a B.S. in fine art from Illinois State University and a B.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her home-based business, Adrienne Smith Fine Art, specializes in paintings, prints, wheel-thrown ceramics and custom picture framing. Her art is inspired by her love of nature, modern art and design, her Scandinavian heritage and Zen philosophy.

Artist: Morrison Polkinghorne

Date: 2021

Dimensions: 40 x 47.5

Medium: Lotus ink on archival watercolor paper

Morrison Polkinghorne is an Australian artist who lived in Cambodia for almost a decade where his artist life began. His grey and black toned paintings are made with lotus stems and artisanal ink, which he distills from lotus petals. His work uses this sacred flower as both theme and application. It is the perfect imagery for Cambodia, as it symbolizes the Lord Buddha's spiritual awakening, emerging from the muddy dark depths into light and becoming a flash of beauty.

"I envision my pieces ecologically, holistically and spiritually, with nature and culture as the inspiration. Lotus stems are my paintbrush, while its flowers create my tones."

Artist: Antonia Karakas

Date: 2023

Dimensions: 15x12x2

Medium: Acrylic and pastel on wood panel, metal frame

Antonia Karakas is a self-taught emerging artist based in Chicago. A life long creative, she began working as a painter in the fall of 2023, establishing Antonia K Studio.

Primarily working with acrylic paint, she draws inspiration from architecture, stylish interiors, urban elements, and her time living abroad in Greece-which has heavily influenced her work.

Her pieces seeks to capture beauty in imperfection and depth in the abstract, while prioritizing both visual and physical texture.

Artist: Gyan Samara

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 24x 24 x 1.5

Medium: Oil on panel

Gyan Samara, an American artist based in Chicago, brings a transatlantic perspective to his vibrant creations. Born in France and educated across the U.S. and Europe, Gyan holds both a Master of Fine Arts in Painting and a Master of Education. His seasoned expertise shines through his fauvist-realist style, employing acrylic markers and oil paint to infuse his impressionistic works with vivid colors and dynamic lines and brushstrokes.

Artist: Alicja Swiatlon

Date: 2021

Dimensions: 10/10/1.5 inches

Medium: Acrylic on raw canvas mounted on wooden panel

Alicja Swiatlon was born in Poland. She graduated from the University of Arts in Poznan, Poland with Distinction, earning her MFA in Painting, as well as MFA in Art Education. Already as a student Alicja launched a successful career as an artist. Her paintings are studies of colour, inspired by nature and brought into abstract form.
In years 2008-2013 Alicja worked as a volunteer in South Africa, some of her paintings are inspired by memories of this beautiful country. She moved to Calgary, Canada in 2013 where she worked as an artist and as well as an Art Instructor. In summer 2021 she moved to Salt Spring Island in Canada to live close to nature and continue her career as an artist.
Alicja was the 2023/2024 Finalist of the Salt Spring National Art Prize one of the most important art competitions in Canada.
Alicja's paintings are in private collections in Europe, South Africa and North America.

Artist: Mindy Scott

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 20x20x1 - Diptych

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Mindy is an emerging acrylic artist who loves exploring color and movement.

Artist: Alexander Proulx

Date: 2023

Dimensions: 24x30

Medium: Acrylic and tile on wood canvas

Alexander Proulx is self-taught, Chicago-based digital artist and painter who draws some of his inspirations from pop art, street art, naive art, and impressionism. What interests the artist is how these approaches tend to question the conventions of beauty and even what qualifies as "art." He is interested in how they exist(ed) on the fringes of the art scene or in some way challenge(d) the status quo. At the same time, there is something intuitive and accessible in each. There is a rawness which is relatable, a quality he seeks to reproduce in his work.
A theme that the artist is interested in exploring is how engaging with art, whether as a viewer or creator- and especially as it becomes more abstract- can help us to relate better to each other.

Artist: Karen Fike

Date: 2018

Dimensions: 40" x 30" x 1.5"

Medium: Mixed Media Acrylic on Canvas

I draw inspiration from the strength, resilience, and multifaceted nature of gender identity, focusing on figurative abstractions to explore and express this complexity. My work breaks away from traditional representations, offering a nuanced and layered portrayal that celebrates diversity and inclusivity.

I use materials like flash glazes and textured mediums to create visually and tactilely engaging surfaces. Flash glazes, with their iridescent qualities, bring fluidity and movement, reflecting the dynamic nature of identity. Textured mediums add depth, symbolizing the layers of experiences and emotions that people embody. Together, these materials convey the duality of strength and grace inherent in the human form.

My process for creating dynamic paintings involves meticulous layering. Starting with a base composition, I build up layers of paint, glazes, and textures, each interacting with light differently. I incorporate reflective and iridescent elements that catch and refract light, adding to the sense of movement and transformation. This approach enhances visual impact and symbolizes the ever-changing nature of identity and perception.

The tension between beauty and chaos in my art reflects the complexities of life and identity. By juxtaposing these elements, I highlight the inherent contradictions and struggles that define the human experience. Beauty represents harmony and grace, while chaos symbolizes challenges, conflicts, and raw emotions. Through this interplay, I communicate a message of resilience and the transformative power of embracing both aspects of existence.

My advocacy for gender equality and philanthropy profoundly influences my artistic practice. It drives me to create works that not only celebrate the strength and beauty of diverse identities but also challenge societal norms and highlight issues of inequality. My art serves as a platform for raising awareness, sparking dialogue, inspiring change, and empowering individuals across the gender spectrum. I am deeply involved in philanthropic efforts, using my art to support organizations that fight for social justice and equality.

Creating "living" pieces of art that engage viewers on a deeper level is immensely rewarding. These pieces invite interaction, reflection, and personal connection. The shifting nature of the work encourages repeated viewings, revealing new aspects and insights over time, enriching the viewer's experience, and deepening their understanding and appreciation of the themes I explore.

Living and working in Chicago has significantly shaped my artistic vision. The city's vibrant art scene, diverse cultural landscape, rich architectural heritage, and history of social activism inspire and influence my use of bold colors, intricate textures, and complex compositions.

Artist: Bill Olsen

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 1

Medium: oil paint on paper mounted to cradled panel

Bill Olsen lives in the Cincinnati metro area and works at the Jessamine Studio in Camp Washington. His formal training was in English Literature, with an MA from the Catholic University of America. Bill continued to work for the first part of his life in the public transportation industry, creating more efficient and effective information processes for the maintenance department.

In the middle part of his life, Bill stepped upon the path of art and sought instruction from the Manifest Drawing Center. Since 2015, he has followed a self-directed course of studies with the Manifest community. During this study, he developed eye and hand to express his pursuits of inquiry in images.

Artist: Alexandra Anderson

Date: 2021

Dimensions: 30x30

Medium: Latex Acrylic and Gold on Canvas

Chicago Native, suburban transplant, Alexandra Anderson is an abstract artist on a mission to challenge your mental agility to bring out the depths of your emotional capacity through her art. From surface level interpretations to philosophical ideation, her art brings out the power of the human mind and heart to connect with each piece.

Artist: Jeffrey Cote

Date: 2021

Dimensions: 38"x49"x3"

Medium: Oil on arches oil paper, mounted to cradled panel, maple float frame.

I see structure everywhere, even in what others perceive as chaos. The most elemental beginnings of everything, as well as decay and ruin, fascinate me. Those instances lay bare inner workings and I endeavor to understand them; how they work together, how they compliment, oppose or rely on each other, and what happens if they are broken apart. In my work, regardless of the medium, I find myself asking "what if…?". What if I do this? Though I find it difficult to step away from structure, in every sense, I find freedom and creativity in that chaos.

With no historic art education, I began my professional life as a tax accountant. For the better part of 25 years in the financial industry, structure and numbers guided my life. While that life consumed my creativity and time, it enabled me to explore the collecting and viewing side of art: introductions to artists and collecting their work; spending time in museums and galleries around the world; and, building my knowledge base upon which I draw from today.

Today, I am happily consumed by art, the various expressions through a range of mediums and a true desire to invoke an emotional response from the viewer

Artist: Nicolas Naliwko

Date: 2023

Dimensions: 5 ft X 5ft

Medium: Oil, oil pastel, on canvas wrapped wood

30 year old abstract artist living in the south suburbs. With a BFA in fine art. Painting since he was 16, Nic finds himself during the process of painting.

Artist: Hayden Minor

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 24x 24inches

Medium: Mixed media on canvas

Hayden Minor is a photgrapher from the Joliet, Illinois area who specializes in landcape and nature photography. Through his work he aims to capture the beauty and grace of planet earth and its inhabitants.

Artist: David deCastro

Dimensions: 36x36

Medium: Acrylic, charcoal, wood fiber on canvas

I have always explored themes of order and chaos in my work, and that exploration frequently begins with the randomness of a found object or an unanticipated outcome of an event or process. Once I discover the subject, I create an ordered composition, manipulating and abstracting the object and/or the world in which it exists. My current work continues this exploration through block imprints on canvas and painting then etching distressed wood salvaged from an axe-throwing bar.

Education
Bates College, Lewiston, ME
University of Southern California, L.A, CA
Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Artist: Matthew Shlian

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 12.5" x 12.5"

As a paper engineer, my work is rooted in print media, book arts and commercial design. Beginning with an initial fold, a single action causes a transfer of energy to subsequent folds, which ultimately manifest in drawing and three dimensional forms. I use my engineering skills to create kinetic sculpture which have led to collaborations with scientists at University of Michigan. We work on the nanoscale, translating paper structures to micro folds. Our investigations extend to visualizing cellular division and solar cell development. Researchers see paper engineering as a metaphor for scientific principles; I see their inquiry as a basis for artistic inspiration. In my studio I am a collaborator, explorer and inventor. I begin with a system of folding and at a particular moment the material takes over. Guided by wonder, my work is made because I cannot visualize its final realization; in this way I come to understanding through curiosity.

Artist: Carol Ryan

Medium: Acrylic

Dimensions: (2) 11x14 matted and framed diptych

The work of Carol Ryan represents her belief that art has the power to take us deeper into the mystery of life. She feels that too many images will distract the viewer's opportunity to go beneath the surface, using the emotions her art creates, to their own personal discovery. She relates strongly to a quote by Thomas Merton: "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time". An abstract artist using acrylics, Carol's work is equally simple and complex.

"I love to keep my paintings a combination of spontaneity and purposeful strokes. They are extensions of myself. I take a question, an emotion, a belief and I paint it." Her technique involves using assertive color combinations, textural nuances - drips, spattering, and structural build-up to form each piece of vibrant art. She is willing to try to break the barriers of color risking failure in order to achieve the perfect balance.

Her main influence and breakthrough came from studying with author and artist, Jeanne Carbonetti, in Chester, Vermont. She continues to be strongly influenced by Mark Rothko, Richard Diebenkorn, Joan Miro', Helen Frankenthaler, and Georgia O'Keefe.

Carol relates strongly to a statement made by Henry Matisse: "Before I had no taste for anything, I was filled with indifference toward everything that people wanted me to do. The moment I had this box of color in my hands, I had a feeling that my life was there."

Artist: Kieran McGonnell
Dimensions: 60x60
Medium, Oil on Canvas

After completing his degree in Cork Institute of Technology, Kieran headed off to New York's Wall Street workforce- After some initial success and recognition in the highly competitive New York art scene, he abandoned his job and began to paint full time. From 2000 until his untimely death in 2011, he exhibited in a wide variety of galleries and museums across the US. These included the Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago; Art Drop Studios, Chicago, the Haggerty Museum, Milwaukee; Axel Raben Fine Art, New York; Jan Larsen Fine Art, New York and the Kennedy Centre Festival in Washington.

At first glance his work seemed linked to pop art. However, critics see in his work an expressive quality that is far from Warhol's flat affectless style. He shied away from anything too pretentious, preferring the lighter touch of irony. Many of McGonnell's later works, including "My Old Kentucky Home", were large-scale oils and the work more rigorous and structured that features a series of concentric circles around which he built his images. These added movement and depth to the work and he liked to relate these swirling vortices to Yeats's concept of the genre.

James Kieran McGonnell: born August 13th, 1967; died Chicago, January 11th, 2011

Artwork donated for Art for Life Chicago by Gregg Dribens and Art Drop Studios Chicago

Artist: Edward Robin Coronel

Date: 2024

Dimensions: 8"x10" framed

Medium: Acrylic

Edward "Robin" Coronel was born in the Philippines. His family moved to the United States when he was a few years old and lived in a small quiet Midwest town near Chicago. He grew up in a huge multigenerational Catholic household. To escape, Coronel would find a safe hiding space to read, or draw and doodle while listening to his radio. When he was allowed, he would watch television, especially Saturday morning cartoons. Most often, he would draw his own cartoons to entertain himself and his younger sister. Characters of his creation would often have adventures with his favorite television stars.

Coronel has no formal art training and he has been drawing most of his life. After years of working and challenging life stuff, he needed a break. In Austin, Texas, Coronel volunteered at an animal shelter and pursued making artworks. Coronel has exhibited works in numerous galleries in the United States, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Philippines and Thailand. He had his first European solo exhibition in Rome, Italy, May of 2012 with MondoPOP Gallery. In 2014 and 2015, Coronel was part of featured art shows with Wacko & La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles, California.

While making more artworks, Coronel works at a nonprofit that helps folks manage their recovery, trauma, and/or abuse, while gaining confidence, skills and reference-able work experience to obtain permanent jobs. When he is not working or not in the studio, you can find Coronel volunteering at the animal shelter, food bank and community center. He is happiest when he reads, draws and doodles, or spend quiet moments with close friends, family, and pets.

"Originally hailing from the Philippines, Edward Robin Coronel's endearing work is not just cute, but is also rather heartfelt and touching. Harkening back to Coronel's childhood of hand drawn characters, the works from this self-taught artist bring us back to a more innocent time and serve as a breath of fresh air in an arts scene too often concerned with sexuality and occasional violence."

Artist: Anonymous

Dimensions: 18x30 framed

Medium: Acrylic

Artist: Oliver Beltrán-Mendoza

Dimensions: 8x10, Diptych

Medium: Oil Paints, Sealer

Oliver Beltrán-Mendoza is a mexican-american multi-disciplinary artist, born and raised in the chicagoland area. His multifaceted practice endeavors to create beautiful moments using sound, design & curation.

Artist: Loralei Byatt

Dimensions: 15.25 x 6.5 x 2.5 (diptych)

Medium: X-ray boxes, film negatives, circuit boards and found numbers

I, Loralei R Byatt, am an interdisciplinary artist and a graphic artist. I draw from a broad range of experiences. My life, and I, shifted frequently, having moved from the prairies of Alberta, to the coast of Newfoundland, to rural Michigan and, finally--passionately--to the City of Detroit. I changed my focus of study from biology to art. My artistic influences have ranged from the love of my grandmother's handicrafts, and my own love of making, to my career in graphic design. All of these experiences have led me to utilize many media--collage, assemblage, straight photography, video and installation.

As my work evolves, I am intentionally seeking ways to push boundaries between the diverse directions found in my art, creating new relationships between genres and subject matter: fine art/graphic art, art/science, art/industry, self-portraits/numbers, photography/collage, video/installation.