Diego Orozco

Over The Sea to Skye

Painting

40 x 30 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Diego Orozco is an independent artist based in Chicago whose work is meant for people who find nature as a refuge, or a safe place. Orozco primarily works in acrylic, combining geometry and hard-edge painting to create themes of tranquility and harmony in nature. His work recently explores water, sky, plants and light as a source of life and creation.

Instagram: @quackquas

Diego Orozco

Above Its Altitude

Painting

30 x 40 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Diego Orozco is an independent artist based in Chicago whose work is meant for people who find nature as a refuge, or a safe place. Orozco primarily works in acrylic, combining geometry and hard-edge painting to create themes of tranquility and harmony in nature. His work recently explores water, sky, plants and light as a source of life and creation.

Instagram: @quackquas

Diego Orozco

The Cloud Felt Pain, The Trees Drank It Away

Painting

24 x 36 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Diego Orozco is an independent artist based in Chicago whose work is meant for people who find nature as a refuge, or a safe place. Orozco primarily works in acrylic, combining geometry and hard-edge painting to create themes of tranquility and harmony in nature. His work recently explores water, sky, plants and light as a source of life and creation.

Instagram: @quackquas

Diego Orozco

Crossing The Line

Painting

36 x 24 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Diego Orozco is an independent artist based in Chicago whose work is meant for people who find nature as a refuge, or a safe place. Orozco primarily works in acrylic, combining geometry and hard-edge painting to create themes of tranquility and harmony in nature. His work recently explores water, sky, plants and light as a source of life and creation.

Instagram: @quackquas

Fionn Mix

alone anyway

Digital Illustration

21 x 16 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hey, I'm Fionn and I like to draw. I primarily draw digital, but I also use watercolor, and collage occasionally. My work has all kind of subjects, I draw whatever I feel like. I hope my work can spark peoples imaginations. What do you notice in each piece?

Website: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/madmix66

Fionn Mix

bathroom mirror

Digital Illustration

21 x 16 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hey, I'm Fionn and I like to draw. I primarily draw digital, but I also use watercolor, and collage occasionally. My work has all kind of subjects, I draw whatever I feel like. I hope my work can spark peoples imaginations. What do you notice in each piece?

Website: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/madmix67

Fionn Mix

party girrrl

Digital Illustration

21 x 16 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hey, I'm Fionn and I like to draw. I primarily draw digital, but I also use watercolor, and collage occasionally. My work has all kind of subjects, I draw whatever I feel like. I hope my work can spark peoples imaginations. What do you notice in each piece?

Website: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/madmix65

Fionn Mix

the forest is dangerous

Digital Illustration

21 x 16 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hey, I'm Fionn and I like to draw. I primarily draw digital, but I also use watercolor, and collage occasionally. My work has all kind of subjects, I draw whatever I feel like. I hope my work can spark peoples imaginations. What do you notice in each piece?

Website: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/madmix64

Moses Perez

Fruit Stipple

Drawing

11.65 x 6.75 x .7 in.

Artist Bio

Local artist drawing and painting portraits and still Life acrylic paintings and drawings. Also making signs as a local business for 19 years.

Moses Perez

PAZ

Painting

10 x 13 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Local artist drawing and painting portraits and still Life acrylic paintings and drawings. Also making signs as a local business for 19 years.

Moses Perez

Fruit Contestant

Painting

11 x 14 x .65 in.

Artist Bio

Local artist drawing and painting portraits and still Life acrylic paintings and drawings. Also making signs as a local business for 19 years.

Liana Faletto

Free Pony

Printmaking

15 x 15 in.

Artist Bio

Liana Faletto is an artist and educator, working primarily in printmaking and illustration. A largely self-taught printmaker, Liana's print practice was born from experimentation while studying various print techniques.

Her work is primarily rooted in monotype, a process that allows for versatility and impulsive trial. Through an intuitive and additive approach to composition, her monotype prints take shape from unplanned reactions to color, form, and the materials around her. Viewers are compelled to look closer and notice moments of movement in curves and directional lines as well as delicate details like etched plates, unique textures, and embossments.

A Chicago native, Liana received her BA in visual arts education from DePaul University where she began experimenting with printmaking in 2011. She is an active exhibiting member of the art and print community in Chicago.

Website: https://www.lianafaletto.com/

Instagram: @liana_alise

Liana Faletto

Untitled 2

Mixed Media

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

Liana Faletto is an artist and educator, working primarily in printmaking and illustration. A largely self-taught printmaker, Liana's print practice was born from experimentation while studying various print techniques.

Her work is primarily rooted in monotype, a process that allows for versatility and impulsive trial. Through an intuitive and additive approach to composition, her monotype prints take shape from unplanned reactions to color, form, and the materials around her. Viewers are compelled to look closer and notice moments of movement in curves and directional lines as well as delicate details like etched plates, unique textures, and embossments.

A Chicago native, Liana received her BA in visual arts education from DePaul University where she began experimenting with printmaking in 2011. She is an active exhibiting member of the art and print community in Chicago.

Website: https://www.lianafaletto.com/

Instagram: @liana_alise

Liana Faletto

Us Three

Mixed Media

13.375 x 12.25 in.

Artist Bio

Liana Faletto is an artist and educator, working primarily in printmaking and illustration. A largely self-taught printmaker, Liana's print practice was born from experimentation while studying various print techniques.

Her work is primarily rooted in monotype, a process that allows for versatility and impulsive trial. Through an intuitive and additive approach to composition, her monotype prints take shape from unplanned reactions to color, form, and the materials around her. Viewers are compelled to look closer and notice moments of movement in curves and directional lines as well as delicate details like etched plates, unique textures, and embossments.

A Chicago native, Liana received her BA in visual arts education from DePaul University where she began experimenting with printmaking in 2011. She is an active exhibiting member of the art and print community in Chicago.

Website: https://www.lianafaletto.com/

Instagram: @liana_alise

Liana Faletto

Undeterred

Printmaking

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

Liana Faletto is an artist and educator, working primarily in printmaking and illustration. A largely self-taught printmaker, Liana's print practice was born from experimentation while studying various print techniques.

Her work is primarily rooted in monotype, a process that allows for versatility and impulsive trial. Through an intuitive and additive approach to composition, her monotype prints take shape from unplanned reactions to color, form, and the materials around her. Viewers are compelled to look closer and notice moments of movement in curves and directional lines as well as delicate details like etched plates, unique textures, and embossments.

A Chicago native, Liana received her BA in visual arts education from DePaul University where she began experimenting with printmaking in 2011. She is an active exhibiting member of the art and print community in Chicago.

Website: https://www.lianafaletto.com/

Instagram: @liana_alise

Rafael Huerta

Fawning Adoration

Drawing

16 x 20 in.

Artist Bio

Rafael Huerta is a Mexican-born, Chicago-based artist and educator.

Rafael's creative practice is driven by his interest in art as a visual medium for storytelling. His work encompasses painting, drawing, and printmedia. Rafael holds a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

He has worked as an exhibitions leader, a studio facilitator and a teaching artist. Presently, he works as the Coordinator of Youth Pathway Programs at Marwen Arts.

Instagram: @rhuertart

Rafael Huerta

Fawning on Fur

Printmaking

8 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

Rafael Huerta is a Mexican-born, Chicago-based artist and educator.

Rafael's creative practice is driven by his interest in art as a visual medium for storytelling. His work encompasses painting, drawing, and printmedia. Rafael holds a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

He has worked as an exhibitions leader, a studio facilitator and a teaching artist. Presently, he works as the Coordinator of Youth Pathway Programs at Marwen Arts.

Instagram: @rhuertart

Rafael Huerta

Amores Perros ( Lo Quiero a El)

Drawing

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Rafael Huerta is a Mexican-born, Chicago-based artist and educator.

Rafael's creative practice is driven by his interest in art as a visual medium for storytelling. His work encompasses painting, drawing, and printmedia. Rafael holds a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

He has worked as an exhibitions leader, a studio facilitator and a teaching artist. Presently, he works as the Coordinator of Youth Pathway Programs at Marwen Arts.

Instagram: @rhuertart

Rafael Huerta

Faux Feral

Printmaking

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Rafael Huerta is a Mexican-born, Chicago-based artist and educator.

Rafael's creative practice is driven by his interest in art as a visual medium for storytelling. His work encompasses painting, drawing, and printmedia. Rafael holds a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

He has worked as an exhibitions leader, a studio facilitator and a teaching artist. Presently, he works as the Coordinator of Youth Pathway Programs at Marwen Arts.

Instagram: @rhuertart

Gunes Goker

Galata Apartments

Photography

13 x 19 in.

Artist Bio

Gunes Goker is a 18 year old filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Istanbul, Turkiye later moved to Chicago in 2015. His creative practice explores movement, memory, identity, and minute details of everyday life. Working across both moving and still images, he is interested in the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit, and the ways photography can preserve moments that might otherwise be lost to time.

Photography has been a central part of Goker's practice. Alongside commissioned and collaborative work documenting dance companies and performers, he maintains a deeply personal photo archive of his own life and travels. Images primarily taken on 35mm and medium-format film using vintage cameras.

Goker's work with dance is rooted in a fascination with movement and the human body in space. Photographing dancers and companies requires an awareness of gesture, rhythm, and timing. This carries into Goker's broader photographic practice, where spontaneity and careful observation exist next to one another.

Across their practice, Goker is drawn to images that feel honest, intimate, and lived-in. Whether it is photographing a dancer in motion or an ordinary moment from daily life, his work seeks to find meaning in the fleeting and the personal, using photography as a tool for both observation and remembrance.

"Galata Apartments" - Taken from a rooftop adjacent to the famous "Galata Tower," but I find these apartments and their texture and color more interesting (35mm, Olympus OM-1N)

Website: gunesgoker.com - https://gunesgoker.com

Instagram: @gunesgoker

Gunes Goker

Passenger

Photography

13 x 19 in.

Artist Bio

Gunes Goker is a 18 year old filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Istanbul, Turkiye later moved to Chicago in 2015. His creative practice explores movement, memory, identity, and minute details of everyday life. Working across both moving and still images, he is interested in the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit, and the ways photography can preserve moments that might otherwise be lost to time.

Photography has been a central part of Goker's practice. Alongside commissioned and collaborative work documenting dance companies and performers, he maintains a deeply personal photo archive of his own life and travels. Images primarily taken on 35mm and medium-format film using vintage cameras.

Goker's work with dance is rooted in a fascination with movement and the human body in space. Photographing dancers and companies requires an awareness of gesture, rhythm, and timing. This carries into Goker's broader photographic practice, where spontaneity and careful observation exist next to one another.

Across their practice, Goker is drawn to images that feel honest, intimate, and lived-in. Whether it is photographing a dancer in motion or an ordinary moment from daily life, his work seeks to find meaning in the fleeting and the personal, using photography as a tool for both observation and remembrance.

"Passenger" - Shot on a walk in Istanbul's KadÃ"±köy neighborhood. Two cafe-goers and a car placed perfectly at the right time (35mm, Olympus OM-1N)

Website: gunesgoker.com - https://gunesgoker.com

Instagram: @gunesgoker

Gunes Goker

Huddle

Photography

11 x 17 in. each

Artist Bio

Gunes Goker is a 18 year old filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Istanbul, Turkiye later moved to Chicago in 2015. His creative practice explores movement, memory, identity, and minute details of everyday life. Working across both moving and still images, he is interested in the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit, and the ways photography can preserve moments that might otherwise be lost to time.

Photography has been a central part of Goker's practice. Alongside commissioned and collaborative work documenting dance companies and performers, he maintains a deeply personal photo archive of his own life and travels. Images primarily taken on 35mm and medium-format film using vintage cameras.

Goker's work with dance is rooted in a fascination with movement and the human body in space. Photographing dancers and companies requires an awareness of gesture, rhythm, and timing. This carries into Goker's broader photographic practice, where spontaneity and careful observation exist next to one another.

Across their practice, Goker is drawn to images that feel honest, intimate, and lived-in. Whether it is photographing a dancer in motion or an ordinary moment from daily life, his work seeks to find meaning in the fleeting and the personal, using photography as a tool for both observation and remembrance.

"Huddle" - Shot from the wings during the dress rehearsal for Hubbard Street Dance's Winter Series 2026 (Digital, Canon R5C)

Website: gunesgoker.com - https://gunesgoker.com

Instagram: @gunesgoker

Gunes Goker

Crimson Forest

Photography

11 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

Gunes Goker is a 18 year old filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Istanbul, Turkiye later moved to Chicago in 2015. His creative practice explores movement, memory, identity, and minute details of everyday life. Working across both moving and still images, he is interested in the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit, and the ways photography can preserve moments that might otherwise be lost to time.

Photography has been a central part of Goker's practice. Alongside commissioned and collaborative work documenting dance companies and performers, he maintains a deeply personal photo archive of his own life and travels. Images primarily taken on 35mm and medium-format film using vintage cameras.

Goker's work with dance is rooted in a fascination with movement and the human body in space. Photographing dancers and companies requires an awareness of gesture, rhythm, and timing. This carries into Goker's broader photographic practice, where spontaneity and careful observation exist next to one another.

Across their practice, Goker is drawn to images that feel honest, intimate, and lived-in. Whether it is photographing a dancer in motion or an ordinary moment from daily life, his work seeks to find meaning in the fleeting and the personal, using photography as a tool for both observation and remembrance.

"Crimson Forest" - Taken during a stay near New Buffalo, Michigan while on set for a short. The red tint comes naturally from the film stock/development process (120 Phoenix, Rolleiflex)

Website: gunesgoker.com - https://gunesgoker.com

Instagram: @gunesgoker

Asha Edwards

Palestinian Fisher Man Risking Life in Apartheid

Painting

10 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Asha Ayana E is a visual artist with a BA in Public Health who sometimes engage in abolitionist rooted campaigns and movements, resource redistribution, and anti militarism work as a supporter of community-based collectives and organizations in Chicago. As an artist she hopes to help visualize and incite what she believes needs to be done in the world for abolition, end of empire, and Land Back struggles, giving people the freedom to imagine.

Instagram: @Ashasaizu

Asha Edwards

CIA Popularized Abstract Art to Diminish Socialist Movements. I, Black Socialist, Reclaim.

Painting

11 x 9 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Asha Ayana E is a visual artist with a BA in Public Health who sometimes engage in abolitionist rooted campaigns and movements, resource redistribution, and anti militarism work as a supporter of community-based collectives and organizations in Chicago. As an artist she hopes to help visualize and incite what she believes needs to be done in the world for abolition, end of empire, and Land Back struggles, giving people the freedom to imagine.

Instagram: @Ashasaizu

Asha Edwards

Water is Life, Not AI Data Centers

Digital Illustration

8 x 11in.

Artist Bio

Asha Ayana E is a visual artist with a BA in Public Health who sometimes engage in abolitionist rooted campaigns and movements, resource redistribution, and anti militarism work as a supporter of community-based collectives and organizations in Chicago. As an artist she hopes to help visualize and incite what she believes needs to be done in the world for abolition, end of empire, and Land Back struggles, giving people the freedom to imagine.

Instagram: @Ashasaizu

Asha Edwards

Chicago Chihiro Girl

Digital Illustration

8 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

Asha Ayana E is a visual artist with a BA in Public Health who sometimes engage in abolitionist rooted campaigns and movements, resource redistribution, and anti militarism work as a supporter of community-based collectives and organizations in Chicago. As an artist she hopes to help visualize and incite what she believes needs to be done in the world for abolition, end of empire, and Land Back struggles, giving people the freedom to imagine.

Instagram: @Ashasaizu

Samara

In what moment did I grew?

Painting

22 x 18 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a Colombian girl who loves art. Art has always amazed me and I will not be able to live without doing it. Art it's part of me and I can see it everywhere in the little details of my daily life. I love how art can be rebellious; when someone is able to express themselves without limits, without walls that tell you exactly how to act. The society we live in wants to control what we read with book bans, how we think with ideas from famous people in social media and how we feel with new medicines that control 'strong emotions'. Art is freedom and we can't never let it die.

Samara

My dear Chicago

Photography

11 x 17 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a Colombian girl who loves art. Art has always amazed me and I will not be able to live without doing it. Art it's part of me and I can see it everywhere in the little details of my daily life. I love how art can be rebellious; when someone is able to express themselves without limits, without walls that tell you exactly how to act. The society we live in wants to control what we read with book bans, how we think with ideas from famous people in social media and how we feel with new medicines that control 'strong emotions'. Art is freedom and we can't never let it die.

Sophia Pedro Torres

charcas

Photography

8 x 12 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Sophia Pedro Torres is an interdisciplinary artist from La Villita, Chicago whose work blends community, memory, and storytelling. Her practice spans film, photography, and jewelry making, often in collaboration with local creatives and youth. Sophia's art is grounded in care, culture, and the everyday beauty of her community.

Instagram: @sophieshouse.co

Sophia Pedro Torres

pozos

Photography

8 x 12 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Sophia Pedro Torres is an interdisciplinary artist from La Villita, Chicago whose work blends community, memory, and storytelling. Her practice spans film, photography, and jewelry making, often in collaboration with local creatives and youth. Sophia's art is grounded in care, culture, and the everyday beauty of her community.

Instagram: @sophieshouse.co

Sophia Pedro Torres

la kitty

Photography

8 x 12 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Sophia Pedro Torres is an interdisciplinary artist from La Villita, Chicago whose work blends community, memory, and storytelling. Her practice spans film, photography, and jewelry making, often in collaboration with local creatives and youth. Sophia's art is grounded in care, culture, and the everyday beauty of her community.

Instagram: @sophieshouse.co

Sophia Pedro Torres

el cookies

Photography

8 x 12 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Sophia Pedro Torres is an interdisciplinary artist from La Villita, Chicago whose work blends community, memory, and storytelling. Her practice spans film, photography, and jewelry making, often in collaboration with local creatives and youth. Sophia's art is grounded in care, culture, and the everyday beauty of her community.

Instagram: @sophieshouse.co

Hiro

I was never really good with goodbyes.

Painting

14 x 10.8 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I've been doing art for years now and I've recently started getting into bigger pieces of art and different personal projects! This piece is something I took a lot of time on that I had made as fan art for one of my favorite series. I sincerely hope people see the effort I put in to make this piece tell a part of the story I took inspiration from.

Antonio Garcia

Being Human Is Hard

Printmaking

38 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

Antonio Garcia is Strategy Director at Gensler, founder of Dadwell & Co., and chairman of the board for Marwen. When he's not hard at work designing the future, Antonio is most likely DJing, drawing, or out on a long run.

Website: amgarcia.com - https://amgarcia.com

Instagram: @a_m_garcia

Scarlett Smith

Ode to Marwen

Painting

40 x 30 in.

Artist Bio

I am a Afro-Latina painter and a freshman at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I specialize in gouache and acrylic painting while also doing a bit of sculpture and fiber work. I utilize bright, saturated colors to convey a lively and almost childlike mood.

Ari Mills

When I Die, I Hope I Am Delicious

Mixed Media

22 in. x 30 in.

Artist Bio

Ari Mills is an Afro-Indigenous artist whose work explores themes of grief, fear, and the mundane.

His creative process serves as a contemplative space; a place in which to unravel his patterns of sense-making of the things which simply require acceptance.

He believes that art and the viewer stand in conversation, and with his work, hopes to choose his words carefully.

Ari Mills

Decomposition (Triptych)

Mixed Media

11.5 in. x 2.5 in. each

Artist Bio

Ari Mills is an Afro-Indigenous artist whose work explores themes of grief, fear, and the mundane.

His creative process serves as a contemplative space; a place in which to unravel his patterns of sense-making of the things which simply require acceptance.

He believes that art and the viewer stand in conversation, and with his work, hopes to choose his words carefully.

Victor Edwards

Digital degradation series 2

Sculpture

3 x 2.5 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

As an Artist a recent part of my process has been the investigation of various sculptural techniques such as Metal Casting, 3D modeling, and Slip Casting to create figures. I am interested in the tactile nature of producing objects in the round, the series of inversions that occur to produce cast metal objects, and the dialogue between internal and external environments. The figures in my work are often imaginary, representations of nostalgia based on my childhood in South Florida. The cultural distinctions and overlap between southern black/caribbean culture and inner city chicago black culture provide a crucible for camaraderie/solidarity. The materiality of cast bronze, aluminum, iron and ceramics give nebulous concepts and digital artifacts weight and gravity. The rigidness of sculptural form contrasts with the wiry, ductile nature of memory. The more a memory is remembered or replayed, longed for or seen through rose tinted glasses the more corroded it becomes over time. Akin to the re-taping of a VCR or the wearing down of soles. Memory is eventually broken down and digested.

Instagram: @ultraspacecadet

Victor Edwards

Digital degradation series 1

Sculpture

6.5 x 4.5 x 5.25 in.

Artist Bio

As an Artist a recent part of my process has been the investigation of various sculptural techniques such as Metal Casting, 3D modeling, and Slip Casting to create figures. I am interested in the tactile nature of producing objects in the round, the series of inversions that occur to produce cast metal objects, and the dialogue between internal and external environments. The figures in my work are often imaginary, representations of nostalgia based on my childhood in South Florida. The cultural distinctions and overlap between southern black/caribbean culture and inner city chicago black culture provide a crucible for camaraderie/solidarity. The materiality of cast bronze, aluminum, iron and ceramics give nebulous concepts and digital artifacts weight and gravity. The rigidness of sculptural form contrasts with the wiry, ductile nature of memory. The more a memory is remembered or replayed, longed for or seen through rose tinted glasses the more corroded it becomes over time. Akin to the re-taping of a VCR or the wearing down of soles. Memory is eventually broken down and digested.

Instagram: @ultraspacecadet

Victor Edwards

Digital Degradation Series 3 "extension"

Sculpture

4 x 8 x 6.5 in.

Artist Bio

As an Artist a recent part of my process has been the investigation of various sculptural techniques such as Metal Casting, 3D modeling, and Slip Casting to create figures. I am interested in the tactile nature of producing objects in the round, the series of inversions that occur to produce cast metal objects, and the dialogue between internal and external environments. The figures in my work are often imaginary, representations of nostalgia based on my childhood in South Florida. The cultural distinctions and overlap between southern black/caribbean culture and inner city chicago black culture provide a crucible for camaraderie/solidarity. The materiality of cast bronze, aluminum, iron and ceramics give nebulous concepts and digital artifacts weight and gravity. The rigidness of sculptural form contrasts with the wiry, ductile nature of memory. The more a memory is remembered or replayed, longed for or seen through rose tinted glasses the more corroded it becomes over time. Akin to the re-taping of a VCR or the wearing down of soles. Memory is eventually broken down and digested.

Instagram: @ultraspacecadet

Victor Edwards

Waves on Swimm

Sculpture

26 x 18 x 32 in.

Artist Bio

As an Artist a recent part of my process has been the investigation of various sculptural techniques such as Metal Casting, 3D modeling, and Slip Casting to create figures. I am interested in the tactile nature of producing objects in the round, the series of inversions that occur to produce cast metal objects, and the dialogue between internal and external environments. The figures in my work are often imaginary, representations of nostalgia based on my childhood in South Florida. The cultural distinctions and overlap between southern black/caribbean culture and inner city chicago black culture provide a crucible for camaraderie/solidarity. The materiality of cast bronze, aluminum, iron and ceramics give nebulous concepts and digital artifacts weight and gravity. The rigidness of sculptural form contrasts with the wiry, ductile nature of memory. The more a memory is remembered or replayed, longed for or seen through rose tinted glasses the more corroded it becomes over time. Akin to the re-taping of a VCR or the wearing down of soles. Memory is eventually broken down and digested.

Instagram: @ultraspacecadet

Penelope Molato

Snake

Drawing

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

I usually like painting / drawing still lives, and I love working with many varieties of materials to create my art. My art pieces are still lives that were created at Marwen using watercolor and ink.

Penelope Molato

Drum and Phone

Painting

11 x 15 in.

Artist Bio

I usually like painting / drawing still lives, and I love working with many varieties of materials to create my art. My art pieces are still lives that were created at Marwen using watercolor and ink.

Hallie Sanclemente Morrison

Aura/Portal

Mixed Media

48 x 48 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hallie Sanclemente Morrison is a Latinx interdisciplinary artist-scholar, muralist, teacher, curator, and community organizer. Hallie's practice revolves around the concepts of "living inquiry" and "becoming indigenous to place." In line with restorative social justice practices, their artwork is healing in its own making, and stems from art-as-therapy and contemplative methods. Hallie is first-generation Colombian-American with Indigenous Mayan and Muisca roots and deeply reveres Mother Earth's voice. Along their journey, they founded "The Great Listening," an Elgin-based group spotlighting and collaborating with Indigenous leaders to restore how we collectively live in reciprocity with Mother Earth herself. Hallie serves as the director of the ReHuman School alongside Dine scholar Dr. Lyla June Johnston, leads grassroots grantmaker through Elevating Equity, and runs a community organic garden.

Website: https://halliemorrison.myportfolio.com/projects

Instagram: @harsmo, @harsmoart

Hallie Sanclemente Morrison

Feminine Matrixial

Mixed Media

24 x 72 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hallie Sanclemente Morrison is a Latinx interdisciplinary artist-scholar, muralist, teacher, curator, and community organizer. Hallie's practice revolves around the concepts of "living inquiry" and "becoming indigenous to place." In line with restorative social justice practices, their artwork is healing in its own making, and stems from art-as-therapy and contemplative methods. Hallie is first-generation Colombian-American with Indigenous Mayan and Muisca roots and deeply reveres Mother Earth's voice. Along their journey, they founded "The Great Listening," an Elgin-based group spotlighting and collaborating with Indigenous leaders to restore how we collectively live in reciprocity with Mother Earth herself. Hallie serves as the director of the ReHuman School alongside Dine scholar Dr. Lyla June Johnston, leads grassroots grantmaker through Elevating Equity, and runs a community organic garden.

Website: https://halliemorrison.myportfolio.com/projects

Instagram: @harsmo, @harsmoart

Hallie Sanclemente Morrison

Rhythm Print (Concealer and Reveal)

Printmaking

24 x 18 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Hallie Sanclemente Morrison is a Latinx interdisciplinary artist-scholar, muralist, teacher, curator, and community organizer. Hallie's practice revolves around the concepts of "living inquiry" and "becoming indigenous to place." In line with restorative social justice practices, their artwork is healing in its own making, and stems from art-as-therapy and contemplative methods. Hallie is first-generation Colombian-American with Indigenous Mayan and Muisca roots and deeply reveres Mother Earth's voice. Along their journey, they founded "The Great Listening," an Elgin-based group spotlighting and collaborating with Indigenous leaders to restore how we collectively live in reciprocity with Mother Earth herself. Hallie serves as the director of the ReHuman School alongside Dine scholar Dr. Lyla June Johnston, leads grassroots grantmaker through Elevating Equity, and runs a community organic garden.

Website: https://halliemorrison.myportfolio.com/projects

Instagram: @harsmo, @harsmoart

Hallie Sanclemente Morrison

From the Ancients

Printmaking

22 x 18 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hallie Sanclemente Morrison is a Latinx interdisciplinary artist-scholar, muralist, teacher, curator, and community organizer. Hallie's practice revolves around the concepts of "living inquiry" and "becoming indigenous to place." In line with restorative social justice practices, their artwork is healing in its own making, and stems from art-as-therapy and contemplative methods. Hallie is first-generation Colombian-American with Indigenous Mayan and Muisca roots and deeply reveres Mother Earth's voice. Along their journey, they founded "The Great Listening," an Elgin-based group spotlighting and collaborating with Indigenous leaders to restore how we collectively live in reciprocity with Mother Earth herself. Hallie serves as the director of the ReHuman School alongside Dine scholar Dr. Lyla June Johnston, leads grassroots grantmaker through Elevating Equity, and runs a community organic garden.

Website: https://halliemorrison.myportfolio.com/projects

Instagram: @harsmo, @harsmoart

Ari Karafiol

Untitled

Fiber Art & Textiles

18 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Ari Karafiol is a transdisciplinary artist and educator based in Chicago, IL. His work interrogates masculinity and material culture, imagining queer futures through a combination of humor, narrative, and material transformation.

Website: arikarafiol.com - https://arikarafiol.com

Ari Karafiol

Untitled

Fiber Art & Textiles

18 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Ari Karafiol is a transdisciplinary artist and educator based in Chicago, IL. His work interrogates masculinity and material culture, imagining queer futures through a combination of humor, narrative, and material transformation.

Website: arikarafiol.com - https://arikarafiol.com

Hazel Avery

Luminous

Photography

8.5 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a Chicago based multimedia artist, designer and art director that enjoys creating with a bit of everything, whether that's drawing, photography, bookbinding, ceramics or crochet. Through my photography, I explore texture, contrast and light.

Website: hazelavery.com - https://hazelavery.com

Instagram: @_sincerely.hazel

Hazel Avery

Complementary

Photography

11 x 8.5 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a Chicago based multimedia artist, designer and art director that enjoys creating with a bit of everything, whether that's drawing, photography, bookbinding, ceramics or crochet. Through my photography, I explore texture, contrast and light.

Website: hazelavery.com - https://hazelavery.com

Instagram: @_sincerely.hazel

Hazel Avery

Stroll

Photography

11 x 8.5 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a Chicago based multimedia artist, designer and art director that enjoys creating with a bit of everything, whether that's drawing, photography, bookbinding, ceramics or crochet. Through my photography, I explore texture, contrast and light.

Website: hazelavery.com - https://hazelavery.com

Instagram: @_sincerely.hazel

Hazel Avery

Attentive

Photography

8.5 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a Chicago based multimedia artist, designer and art director that enjoys creating with a bit of everything, whether that's drawing, photography, bookbinding, ceramics or crochet. Through my photography, I explore texture, contrast and light.

Website: hazelavery.com - https://hazelavery.com

Instagram: @_sincerely.hazel

Natalia Virafuentes

Rite of Becoming

Painting

50 x 27 in.

Artist Bio

Natalia Virafuentes is a muralist/interdisciplinary artist, born and raised in the city of Chicago. She believes murals are the best way of transforming spaces, sharing untold stories and bringing art to people who don't usually go to museums or galleries. Her designs are influenced by community unity, Mexican folk art and ancient universal symbolism. Her works have uplifting messages and cosmic symbolism that show people's interconnectedness.

Website: Nataliavirafuentes.com - https://Nataliavirafuentes.com

Instagram: @Virafuentes_Art

Natalia Virafuentes

Mango Mask

Sculpture

11 x 9 in.

Artist Bio

Natalia Virafuentes is a muralist/interdisciplinary artist, born and raised in the city of Chicago. She believes murals are the best way of transforming spaces, sharing untold stories and bringing art to people who don't usually go to museums or galleries. Her designs are influenced by community unity, Mexican folk art and ancient universal symbolism. Her works have uplifting messages and cosmic symbolism that show people's interconnectedness.

Website: Nataliavirafuentes.com - https://Nataliavirafuentes.com

Instagram: @Virafuentes_Art

Natalia Virafuentes

Agave Mask

Sculpture

20 x 14 in.

Artist Bio

Natalia Virafuentes is a muralist/interdisciplinary artist, born and raised in the city of Chicago. She believes murals are the best way of transforming spaces, sharing untold stories and bringing art to people who don't usually go to museums or galleries. Her designs are influenced by community unity, Mexican folk art and ancient universal symbolism. Her works have uplifting messages and cosmic symbolism that show people's interconnectedness.

Website: Nataliavirafuentes.com - https://Nataliavirafuentes.com

Instagram: @Virafuentes_Art

Natalia Virafuentes

Cactus Mask

Sculpture

16 x 14 in.

Artist Bio

Natalia Virafuentes is a muralist/interdisciplinary artist, born and raised in the city of Chicago. She believes murals are the best way of transforming spaces, sharing untold stories and bringing art to people who don't usually go to museums or galleries. Her designs are influenced by community unity, Mexican folk art and ancient universal symbolism. Her works have uplifting messages and cosmic symbolism that show people's interconnectedness.

Website: Nataliavirafuentes.com - https://Nataliavirafuentes.com

Instagram: @Virafuentes_Art

Carlos Matallana

Caution

Painting

15 x 27 x 0.59 in.

Artist Bio

Carlos Matallana My illustration tool is ink/pen on paper, I rely on high contrast and its expressionism qualities. I prefer to illustrate my characters from the back like an anonymous quiet observant. I enjoy illustrating full body characters standing or in movement revealing attitudes and feelings through posture or even clothing instead of facial expressions.

I found, however, that Illustration was not as persuasive as education (specifically new media), where I had the chance to interact with students from diverse environments and learn from their experiences. Education led me to develop role--play games as pedagogical tools, and challenge youth to foster and develop their own ideas, then share it throughout new media (Websites, Podcasts, etc). Always aiming to gain space in virtual spaces for Black and Brown experiences.

Both disciplines (Illustrator and Education) convey my working experience, and research into complex issues, including violence, urbanism, economics, and housing, which motivates me to question my position as a father, educator and artist, then challenge the audience to reflect about their role in a complex -rich urban society as Chicago.

Website: https://afancyname.com/

Instagram: @tropipunk

Lilly

Invincible!

Mixed Media

11 x 14 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I'm Lilly and I am going to be a graduate of 2028, and I've always considered myself as a small artist in Chicago. I've been very into art since I was 5 years old and pretty much pursued it as a main hobby of mines. Art has also been a good coping mechanism with my emotions and allows me to express anything that I am interested in.

Lilly

Apple in the fields

Painting

4 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

I'm Lilly and I am going to be a graduate of 2028, and I've always considered myself as a small artist in Chicago. I've been very into art since I was 5 years old and pretty much pursued it as a main hobby of mines. Art has also been a good coping mechanism with my emotions and allows me to express anything that I am interested in.

Lilly

Night Dance

Digital Illustration

10 x 14 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I'm Lilly and I am going to be a graduate of 2028, and I've always considered myself as a small artist in Chicago. I've been very into art since I was 5 years old and pretty much pursued it as a main hobby of mines. Art has also been a good coping mechanism with my emotions and allows me to express anything that I am interested in.

Cilia Conley

Space Buns

Print

7 x 5 in.

Artist Bio

Cilia Conley is a Chicago-based artist who enjoys capturing the visual interest hidden in the ordinary. Escaping a distinct style, each illustration or painting is molded by the unique scenario and feeling that guides her creative choices. In the past she has worked on murals, posters, and sculptures, but most of the time you will find her in a small sketchbook creating fun character designs.

Website: artofciliaconley.myportfolio.com - https://artofciliaconley.myportfolio.com

Instagram: @cereal.box_2

Cilia Conley

Dodge Superbird

Print

7.3 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

Cilia Conley is a Chicago-based artist who enjoys capturing the visual interest hidden in the ordinary. Escaping a distinct style, each illustration or painting is molded by the unique scenario and feeling that guides her creative choices. In the past she has worked on murals, posters, and sculptures, but most of the time you will find her in a small sketchbook creating fun character designs.

Website: artofciliaconley.myportfolio.com - https://artofciliaconley.myportfolio.com

Instagram: @cereal.box_2

Cilia Conley

Walk for a Broken Heart

Print

6.4 x 10.5 in.

Artist Bio

Cilia Conley is a Chicago-based artist who enjoys capturing the visual interest hidden in the ordinary. Escaping a distinct style, each illustration or painting is molded by the unique scenario and feeling that guides her creative choices. In the past she has worked on murals, posters, and sculptures, but most of the time you will find her in a small sketchbook creating fun character designs.

Website: artofciliaconley.myportfolio.com - https://artofciliaconley.myportfolio.com

Instagram: @cereal.box_2

Cilia Conley

Cezanne Study

Painting

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

Cilia Conley is a Chicago-based artist who enjoys capturing the visual interest hidden in the ordinary. Escaping a distinct style, each illustration or painting is molded by the unique scenario and feeling that guides her creative choices. In the past she has worked on murals, posters, and sculptures, but most of the time you will find her in a small sketchbook creating fun character designs.

Website: artofciliaconley.myportfolio.com - https://artofciliaconley.myportfolio.com

Instagram: @cereal.box_2

Jhonnatan Hernandez

Al Borde del Vacio (2026)

Painting

18 x 24 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Jhonnatan Hernandez is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary Mexican artist, designer, and creative strategist working across painting, drawing, photography, print, writing, music, and design. His practice moves through abstraction, language, memory, sound, and material transformation, creating visual and sonic spaces where feeling can exist before it is fully named.

Two philosophies guide his work. Through REFRAMED, his design and creative practice, Hernandez advances innovation through inspiration, using research, cultural reference, observation, and collaboration to reframe existing ideas into new possibilities. Through La Chimia, his studio philosophy of transformation through reclamation, he works with discarded, inherited, and emotionally charged materials-especially reclaimed canvases, layered surfaces, and residual marks. Accumulation, repair, rupture, and revision become formal strategies and metaphors for survival, memory, and becoming.

Black is pivotal to Hernandez's visual language: ground, atmosphere, protection, memory, and possibility. Nearly a uniform across his studio and design practice, it holds contrast and allows color, line, voice, and gesture to emerge with greater force. For Hernandez, black is not emptiness; it is a generative archive of what is concealed, carried, and still becoming.

Literature, poetry, and experimental writing shape his approach to abstraction as visual writing. Through synesthetic perception and musical practice, he translates voice, rhythm, and sound into color, gesture, pacing, and composition. This extends into Kuroskuro, his evolving music-centered project, named for kuro, the Japanese word for black, and its echo of chiaroscuro's language of light and shadow.

Hernandez approaches creativity as a living conversation. His work invites reflection without demanding a single answer, asking what an image can say before language reaches it and what becomes possible when a viewer's memory enters the space of a painting.

Website: https://www.jhonnatanhernandez.com

Instagram: @jh.nnatan

Jhonnatan Hernandez

El Origen de la Grieta (2026)

Painting

18 x 24 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Jhonnatan Hernandez is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary Mexican artist, designer, and creative strategist working across painting, drawing, photography, print, writing, music, and design. His practice moves through abstraction, language, memory, sound, and material transformation, creating visual and sonic spaces where feeling can exist before it is fully named.

Two philosophies guide his work. Through REFRAMED, his design and creative practice, Hernandez advances innovation through inspiration, using research, cultural reference, observation, and collaboration to reframe existing ideas into new possibilities. Through La Chimia, his studio philosophy of transformation through reclamation, he works with discarded, inherited, and emotionally charged materials-especially reclaimed canvases, layered surfaces, and residual marks. Accumulation, repair, rupture, and revision become formal strategies and metaphors for survival, memory, and becoming.

Black is pivotal to Hernandez's visual language: ground, atmosphere, protection, memory, and possibility. Nearly a uniform across his studio and design practice, it holds contrast and allows color, line, voice, and gesture to emerge with greater force. For Hernandez, black is not emptiness; it is a generative archive of what is concealed, carried, and still becoming.

Literature, poetry, and experimental writing shape his approach to abstraction as visual writing. Through synesthetic perception and musical practice, he translates voice, rhythm, and sound into color, gesture, pacing, and composition. This extends into Kuroskuro, his evolving music-centered project, named for kuro, the Japanese word for black, and its echo of chiaroscuro's language of light and shadow.

Hernandez approaches creativity as a living conversation. His work invites reflection without demanding a single answer, asking what an image can say before language reaches it and what becomes possible when a viewer's memory enters the space of a painting.

Website: https://www.jhonnatanhernandez.com

Instagram: @jh.nnatan

Jhonnatan Hernandez

Higher Love (2026)

Painting

8 x 10 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Jhonnatan Hernandez is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary Mexican artist, designer, and creative strategist working across painting, drawing, photography, print, writing, music, and design. His practice moves through abstraction, language, memory, sound, and material transformation, creating visual and sonic spaces where feeling can exist before it is fully named.

Two philosophies guide his work. Through REFRAMED, his design and creative practice, Hernandez advances innovation through inspiration, using research, cultural reference, observation, and collaboration to reframe existing ideas into new possibilities. Through La Chimia, his studio philosophy of transformation through reclamation, he works with discarded, inherited, and emotionally charged materials-especially reclaimed canvases, layered surfaces, and residual marks. Accumulation, repair, rupture, and revision become formal strategies and metaphors for survival, memory, and becoming.

Black is pivotal to Hernandez's visual language: ground, atmosphere, protection, memory, and possibility. Nearly a uniform across his studio and design practice, it holds contrast and allows color, line, voice, and gesture to emerge with greater force. For Hernandez, black is not emptiness; it is a generative archive of what is concealed, carried, and still becoming.

Literature, poetry, and experimental writing shape his approach to abstraction as visual writing. Through synesthetic perception and musical practice, he translates voice, rhythm, and sound into color, gesture, pacing, and composition. This extends into Kuroskuro, his evolving music-centered project, named for kuro, the Japanese word for black, and its echo of chiaroscuro's language of light and shadow.

Hernandez approaches creativity as a living conversation. His work invites reflection without demanding a single answer, asking what an image can say before language reaches it and what becomes possible when a viewer's memory enters the space of a painting.

Website: https://www.jhonnatanhernandez.com

Instagram: @jh.nnatan

Jhonnatan Hernandez

Under the Red Moon, She Danced (2026)

Painting

8 x 10 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Jhonnatan Hernandez is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary Mexican artist, designer, and creative strategist working across painting, drawing, photography, print, writing, music, and design. His practice moves through abstraction, language, memory, sound, and material transformation, creating visual and sonic spaces where feeling can exist before it is fully named.

Two philosophies guide his work. Through REFRAMED, his design and creative practice, Hernandez advances innovation through inspiration, using research, cultural reference, observation, and collaboration to reframe existing ideas into new possibilities. Through La Chimia, his studio philosophy of transformation through reclamation, he works with discarded, inherited, and emotionally charged materials-especially reclaimed canvases, layered surfaces, and residual marks. Accumulation, repair, rupture, and revision become formal strategies and metaphors for survival, memory, and becoming.

Black is pivotal to Hernandez's visual language: ground, atmosphere, protection, memory, and possibility. Nearly a uniform across his studio and design practice, it holds contrast and allows color, line, voice, and gesture to emerge with greater force. For Hernandez, black is not emptiness; it is a generative archive of what is concealed, carried, and still becoming.

Literature, poetry, and experimental writing shape his approach to abstraction as visual writing. Through synesthetic perception and musical practice, he translates voice, rhythm, and sound into color, gesture, pacing, and composition. This extends into Kuroskuro, his evolving music-centered project, named for kuro, the Japanese word for black, and its echo of chiaroscuro's language of light and shadow.

Hernandez approaches creativity as a living conversation. His work invites reflection without demanding a single answer, asking what an image can say before language reaches it and what becomes possible when a viewer's memory enters the space of a painting.

Website: https://www.jhonnatanhernandez.com

Instagram: @jh.nnatan

Bella Spagnuolo

test

Drawing

18 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

Bella is an illustrator, cartoonist, and musician based in Chicago. They are currently looking for freelance/contract work in editorial, book, advertisement, and marketing illustration. When not doodlin' around, Bella loves to work at a tea shop and take big walks.

Website: https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/illustration

Instagram: @chickentoesz

Bella Spagnuolo

look up!

Digital Illustration

18 x 18 in.

Artist Bio

Bella is an illustrator, cartoonist, and musician based in Chicago. They are currently looking for freelance/contract work in editorial, book, advertisement, and marketing illustration. When not doodlin' around, Bella loves to work at a tea shop and take big walks.

Website: https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/illustration

Instagram: @chickentoesz

Bella Spagnuolo

pledge

Digital Illustration

18 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

Bella is an illustrator, cartoonist, and musician based in Chicago. They are currently looking for freelance/contract work in editorial, book, advertisement, and marketing illustration. When not doodlin' around, Bella loves to work at a tea shop and take big walks.

Website: https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/illustration

Instagram: @chickentoesz

Billie Murray

Untitled

Ceramic

4 x 8 x 9 in.

Artist Bio

My current work is concerned with the practice of building clay entities that reference and discuss the body. My practice has evolved from an exploration of filling, expanding, and demanding space through the ceramic medium. From protective structures like garments and constructive materials like cinder blocks, my hand built forms are inspired by the concepts of support that elevate, house and reference bodies.

I am enamored by the way information is collected through the consumption of media. My work stresses the accumulation of material and ideas. Clay becomes saturated with the impressions of hands as it creates a record of progress. Slab by slab, my hands compose sentences and stories as many parts are woven together to make a surface.

"Building" is a verb that drives my thinking. We build companionships, we compose spaces, and we assemble homes. My lifestyle has become heavily intertwined with the way that I build my large ceramic forms through the celebration of many parts coming together to make a whole. I am intrigued by heirlooms of labor and the way my family has told stories with our hands for generations through food, tradition, and exaggeration. I believe in the importance of histories that are passed down through gesture and touch. My practice is a testament to the right to consume and occupy space. Silently, but loudly asking to be seen, my work emphasizes the inherent value and strength in remembering and exhibiting movement.

Billie Murray

Leaps and Bounds

Ceramic

16.5 x 15 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

My current work is concerned with the practice of building clay entities that reference and discuss the body. My practice has evolved from an exploration of filling, expanding, and demanding space through the ceramic medium. From protective structures like garments and constructive materials like cinder blocks, my hand built forms are inspired by the concepts of support that elevate, house and reference bodies.

I am enamored by the way information is collected through the consumption of media. My work stresses the accumulation of material and ideas. Clay becomes saturated with the impressions of hands as it creates a record of progress. Slab by slab, my hands compose sentences and stories as many parts are woven together to make a surface.

"Building" is a verb that drives my thinking. We build companionships, we compose spaces, and we assemble homes. My lifestyle has become heavily intertwined with the way that I build my large ceramic forms through the celebration of many parts coming together to make a whole. I am intrigued by heirlooms of labor and the way my family has told stories with our hands for generations through food, tradition, and exaggeration. I believe in the importance of histories that are passed down through gesture and touch. My practice is a testament to the right to consume and occupy space. Silently, but loudly asking to be seen, my work emphasizes the inherent value and strength in remembering and exhibiting movement.

Alexandra Bishop

Orchid Orb Vase

Ceramic

10 x 6 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

One of a kind hand built ceramics crafted to show the hand and meant to last a lifetime.

Rejecting the algorithm, growth economy, and replaceable trends, my creative practice is focused on what feels good to make, hold, and have in a home. I want to highlight the handmade quality of my wares and embrace imperfections. In search of a feeling of home, I have turned to mud.

Website: https://alexandrabishop.net/

Instagram: @alex.andra.b

Alexandra Bishop

Candle Burning at Both Ends Orb Vase

Ceramic

10 x 6 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

One of a kind hand built ceramics crafted to show the hand and meant to last a lifetime.

Rejecting the algorithm, growth economy, and replaceable trends, my creative practice is focused on what feels good to make, hold, and have in a home. I want to highlight the handmade quality of my wares and embrace imperfections. In search of a feeling of home, I have turned to mud.

Website: https://alexandrabishop.net/

Instagram: @alex.andra.b

Judine O'Shea

Lava cone

Ceramic

6 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

Chicago ceramicist working in stoneware and porcelain

Judine O'Shea

Lake Michigan Pot

Stoneware dipped in the lake and sand before being fired

9 x 9 in.

Artist Bio

Chicago ceramicist working in stoneware and porcelain

Judine O'Shea

EV Jumper Cables

Ceramic

17 x 17 x 3 in.

Artist Bio

Chicago ceramicist working in stoneware and porcelain

Finn

Frogtility

Ceramic

12 x 12 x 13 in.

Artist Bio

I really enjoy hands on art and a lot of times, specifically with clay, I like starting out with a giant blob and seeing what happens with it. I also like making some features of my work more exaggerated and more detailed than other parts. I just really like experimenting with shapes and colors.

Nat

Ivan the Terrible and his pencil holder

Ceramic

3.5 x 4. 5 in.

Artist Bio

Hey I'm nat I like to paint and sculpt and draw and sometimes I like to eat the paint

Instagram: @Nat_the_rat_eater

Taz shahid

Subway Home

Painting

30 x 20 in.

Artist Bio

Taz Shahid, an artist based in Chicago, creates work that reflects the world around her. She is currently a student in art education, and plans to teach and create art after college. She reflects on the emotions tied to scenes and works to immerse her audience.

Her recent works have been focused on the heart of the city, its unique transportation, and the different people that it brings together. She explores themes of fleeting moments, and invites her viewers to sit with them. The softness that oil mediums bring match this reflection well, and is the primary medium that she works with.

Instagram: @tazzys_trinkets

Taz shahid

Memory of Emotion

Painting

12 x 9 in.

Artist Bio

Taz Shahid, an artist based in Chicago, creates work that reflects the world around her. She is currently a student in art education, and plans to teach and create art after college. She reflects on the emotions tied to scenes and works to immerse her audience.

Her recent works have been focused on the heart of the city, its unique transportation, and the different people that it brings together. She explores themes of fleeting moments, and invites her viewers to sit with them. The softness that oil mediums bring match this reflection well, and is the primary medium that she works with.

Instagram: @tazzys_trinkets

Taz shahid

The Traveling Musicians

Painting

9 x 9.5 in.

Artist Bio

Taz Shahid, an artist based in Chicago, creates work that reflects the world around her. She is currently a student in art education, and plans to teach and create art after college. She reflects on the emotions tied to scenes and works to immerse her audience.

Her recent works have been focused on the heart of the city, its unique transportation, and the different people that it brings together. She explores themes of fleeting moments, and invites her viewers to sit with them. The softness that oil mediums bring match this reflection well, and is the primary medium that she works with.

Instagram: @tazzys_trinkets

Kathryn Rodrigues

Mend Myself

Photography

20 x 16 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Kathryn Rodrigues is a Chicago based artist and educator. Her photography-centered practice investigates the interconnectedness of identity, memory, domestic life, and the natural world through a feminist lens. Kathryn received a BFA in Photography from the University of Illinois and a MS from the Massachusetts College of Art. Kathryn has completed residencies at Ragdale, Marwen and Stay Home Gallery. Her work has been featured on Lenscratch, Fraction, Analog Forever, and Float Magazine. She was a 2023 Photo Lucida Critical Mass finalist and 2024 Review Santa Fe participant. Her work was recently included in Kamira Institute's Eyes on the World book published in 2025. Exhibition highlights include the Center for Fine Art Photography, Perspective Gallery, Mana Contemporary, Massachusetts College of Art, Filter Space, Center for Photographic Art, University of North Dakota, Manifest Gallery, Photographic Center Northwest, Photographic Resource Center and the Hyde Park Art Center.

Website: www.kathrynrodrigues.com - https://www.kathrynrodrigues.com

Instagram: @kathryn.rodrigues

Kathryn Rodrigues

Portal

Photography

16 x 20 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Kathryn Rodrigues is a Chicago based artist and educator. Her photography-centered practice investigates the interconnectedness of identity, memory, domestic life, and the natural world through a feminist lens. Kathryn received a BFA in Photography from the University of Illinois and a MS from the Massachusetts College of Art. Kathryn has completed residencies at Ragdale, Marwen and Stay Home Gallery. Her work has been featured on Lenscratch, Fraction, Analog Forever, and Float Magazine. She was a 2023 Photo Lucida Critical Mass finalist and 2024 Review Santa Fe participant. Her work was recently included in Kamira Institute's Eyes on the World book published in 2025. Exhibition highlights include the Center for Fine Art Photography, Perspective Gallery, Mana Contemporary, Massachusetts College of Art, Filter Space, Center for Photographic Art, University of North Dakota, Manifest Gallery, Photographic Center Northwest, Photographic Resource Center and the Hyde Park Art Center.

Website: www.kathrynrodrigues.com - https://www.kathrynrodrigues.com

Instagram: @kathryn.rodrigues

Kathryn Rodrigues

What About My Dreams?

Photography

16 x 20 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Kathryn Rodrigues is a Chicago based artist and educator. Her photography-centered practice investigates the interconnectedness of identity, memory, domestic life, and the natural world through a feminist lens. Kathryn received a BFA in Photography from the University of Illinois and a MS from the Massachusetts College of Art. Kathryn has completed residencies at Ragdale, Marwen and Stay Home Gallery. Her work has been featured on Lenscratch, Fraction, Analog Forever, and Float Magazine. She was a 2023 Photo Lucida Critical Mass finalist and 2024 Review Santa Fe participant. Her work was recently included in Kamira Institute's Eyes on the World book published in 2025. Exhibition highlights include the Center for Fine Art Photography, Perspective Gallery, Mana Contemporary, Massachusetts College of Art, Filter Space, Center for Photographic Art, University of North Dakota, Manifest Gallery, Photographic Center Northwest, Photographic Resource Center and the Hyde Park Art Center.

Website: www.kathrynrodrigues.com - https://www.kathrynrodrigues.com

Instagram: @kathryn.rodrigues

Kathryn Rodrigues

Feel Myself Growing

Photography

20 x 16 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Kathryn Rodrigues is a Chicago based artist and educator. Her photography-centered practice investigates the interconnectedness of identity, memory, domestic life, and the natural world through a feminist lens. Kathryn received a BFA in Photography from the University of Illinois and a MS from the Massachusetts College of Art. Kathryn has completed residencies at Ragdale, Marwen and Stay Home Gallery. Her work has been featured on Lenscratch, Fraction, Analog Forever, and Float Magazine. She was a 2023 Photo Lucida Critical Mass finalist and 2024 Review Santa Fe participant. Her work was recently included in Kamira Institute's Eyes on the World book published in 2025. Exhibition highlights include the Center for Fine Art Photography, Perspective Gallery, Mana Contemporary, Massachusetts College of Art, Filter Space, Center for Photographic Art, University of North Dakota, Manifest Gallery, Photographic Center Northwest, Photographic Resource Center and the Hyde Park Art Center.

Website: www.kathrynrodrigues.com - https://www.kathrynrodrigues.com

Instagram: @kathryn.rodrigues

Bell Guenther

Echoes of green

Painting

12 x 12 x .5 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, I'm Bell Guenther! I'm a fourth-year Human-Centered Computing student at Rochester Institute of Technology and a Lane Tech alum. I've been an artist for as long as I can remember. My journey started with acrylics, then I got more into drawing, some clay, and now primarily oil painting. No matter the medium, I just love creating. Whenever I'm not studying, you can usually find me deep into a new canvas-and I always love taking on custom commissions if you have a special idea in mind!

Instagram: @artistic.antics_1

Bell Guenther

Shadows have more to say

Painting

12 x 12 x .5 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, I'm Bell Guenther! I'm a fourth-year Human-Centered Computing student at Rochester Institute of Technology and a Lane Tech alum. I've been an artist for as long as I can remember. My journey started with acrylics, then I got more into drawing, some clay, and now primarily oil painting. No matter the medium, I just love creating. Whenever I'm not studying, you can usually find me deep into a new canvas-and I always love taking on custom commissions if you have a special idea in mind!

Instagram: @artistic.antics_1

Bell Guenther

Marlet

Painting

8 x 8 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, I'm Bell Guenther! I'm a fourth-year Human-Centered Computing student at Rochester Institute of Technology and a Lane Tech alum. I've been an artist for as long as I can remember. My journey started with acrylics, then I got more into drawing, some clay, and now primarily oil painting. No matter the medium, I just love creating. Whenever I'm not studying, you can usually find me deep into a new canvas-and I always love taking on custom commissions if you have a special idea in mind!

Instagram: @artistic.antics_1

Bell Guenther

Lily's Horizon

Painting

12 x 12 x 0.1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, I'm Bell Guenther! I'm a fourth-year Human-Centered Computing student at Rochester Institute of Technology and a Lane Tech alum. I've been an artist for as long as I can remember. My journey started with acrylics, then I got more into drawing, some clay, and now primarily oil painting. No matter the medium, I just love creating. Whenever I'm not studying, you can usually find me deep into a new canvas-and I always love taking on custom commissions if you have a special idea in mind!

Instagram: @artistic.antics_1

Antonia Contro

Untitled

Printmaking

11.5 x 11.5 in.

Nae

Mother and Sons

Painting

24 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

Entering womanhood is no easy task. As a young woman being in her twenties, raised by a single mother of two, and beginning to understand her body's imperfections. Growing up comes with its ups and downs, but there's nothing like expressing your love through body language. During my creative process I incorporated my life challenges by implementing my self love and what it's like to be nurtured from a mother's presence. The warmth of your environment and love ones truly brings comfort. Love is being vulnerable, love is power, and love is growth. As an artist I like to practice expressionism using black and white paint with a splash color, to be able to catch my audience's attention and wonder how one expresses their love for themselves and to one another.

Instagram: @naeoriginalart

Nae

Blossom

Painting

24 x 30 in.

Artist Bio

Entering womanhood is no easy task. As a young woman being in her twenties, raised by a single mother of two, and beginning to understand her body's imperfections. Growing up comes with its ups and downs, but there's nothing like expressing your love through body language. During my creative process I incorporated my life challenges by implementing my self love and what it's like to be nurtured from a mother's presence. The warmth of your environment and love ones truly brings comfort. Love is being vulnerable, love is power, and love is growth. As an artist I like to practice expressionism using black and white paint with a splash color, to be able to catch my audience's attention and wonder how one expresses their love for themselves and to one another.

Instagram: @naeoriginalart

Nae

Weeping Hot Box

Painting

24 x 36 in.

Artist Bio

Entering womanhood is no easy task. As a young woman being in her twenties, raised by a single mother of two, and beginning to understand her body's imperfections. Growing up comes with its ups and downs, but there's nothing like expressing your love through body language. During my creative process I incorporated my life challenges by implementing my self love and what it's like to be nurtured from a mother's presence. The warmth of your environment and love ones truly brings comfort. Love is being vulnerable, love is power, and love is growth. As an artist I like to practice expressionism using black and white paint with a splash color, to be able to catch my audience's attention and wonder how one expresses their love for themselves and to one another.

Instagram: @naeoriginalart

Nae

Ring of Fire

Painting

24 x 36 in.

Artist Bio

Entering womanhood is no easy task. As a young woman being in her twenties, raised by a single mother of two, and beginning to understand her body's imperfections. Growing up comes with its ups and downs, but there's nothing like expressing your love through body language. During my creative process I incorporated my life challenges by implementing my self love and what it's like to be nurtured from a mother's presence. The warmth of your environment and love ones truly brings comfort. Love is being vulnerable, love is power, and love is growth. As an artist I like to practice expressionism using black and white paint with a splash color, to be able to catch my audience's attention and wonder how one expresses their love for themselves and to one another.

Instagram: @naeoriginalart

Gabriel Mejia

Estamos en la lucha!

Painting

20 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

Gabriel Mejia is a visual artist/ educator/ activist/ spoken word coach. He earned his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, and MFA from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. He has exhibited work in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto. In addition to maintaining his art practice, Gabriel teaches visual art and coaches slam poetry in Chicago Public Schools. This summer, he led his team to the national slam poetry competition, Brave New Voices, in San Francisco. Working with a primarily Latino population, his curricula centers student voice, social justice, and political action.

Website: gabrielmejia.com - https://gabrielmejia.com

Instagram: @gabrielmejia03

Angelica Villagomez

Care Bear Collection: Still Life

Drawing

8 x 6 in. (framed 10 x 8 in.)

Artist Bio

In my mini series of work, I took inspiration from my upbringing. Growing up having limited access to better quality art supplies, I used what I can to practice and draw what was around me such as my grandma's flowers in her yard, my mom's kitchen mugs or her jewelry, my stuffed animals and so on. I made this series of work with the intention to use ballpoint pen to show the patience of how to capture the light, shadow and texture of my subjects using a medium you cannot erase, but can always work around with.

Instagram: @gelicavv

Angelica Villagomez

Untitled: Sanrio Figurine

Drawing

4 x 7 in. (framed 5.5 x 7.5 in.)

Artist Bio

In my mini series of work, I took inspiration from my upbringing. Growing up having limited access to better quality art supplies, I used what I can to practice and draw what was around me such as my grandma's flowers in her yard, my mom's kitchen mugs or her jewelry, my stuffed animals and so on. I made this series of work with the intention to use ballpoint pen to show the patience of how to capture the light, shadow and texture of my subjects using a medium you cannot erase, but can always work around with.

Instagram: @gelicavv

Angelica Villagomez

Floral Arrangement Still Life

Drawing

7 x 8.5in (framed: 10.5 x 12.5 in.)

Artist Bio

In my mini series of work, I took inspiration from my upbringing. Growing up having limited access to better quality art supplies, I used what I can to practice and draw what was around me such as my grandma's flowers in her yard, my mom's kitchen mugs or her jewelry, my stuffed animals and so on. I made this series of work with the intention to use ballpoint pen to show the patience of how to capture the light, shadow and texture of my subjects using a medium you cannot erase, but can always work around with.

Instagram: @gelicavv

Clara

Trans rights

Printmaking

11 x 18 in.

Artist Bio

Hi! My name is Clara and I do mostly abstract or whatever comes to my mind but I also love drawing in a cartoony style. I like to trace bases and make new OCS.

Clara

Satan and girl

Painting

8.9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Hi! My name is Clara and I do mostly abstract or whatever comes to my mind but I also love drawing in a cartoony style. I like to trace bases and make new OCS.

Clara

Trans rights 2.0

Printmaking

12.5 x 19 in.

Artist Bio

Hi! My name is Clara and I do mostly abstract or whatever comes to my mind but I also love drawing in a cartoony style. I like to trace bases and make new OCS.

Erika Martinez

zapahua

Painting

7 x 5 in.

Artist Bio

I am a hobbyist painter who primarily works with watercolor. My work is character based and fashion influenced, with saturated colors that stand out against deep dark colors. For these pieces, I decided to keep my linework sharp while keeping contrast a little softer. Taking a simpler approach to designing charro suits, I incorporated silhouettes and ribbon-like elements that aren't traditional to add a touch of interest. I wanted to explore ways of highlighting my Mexican heritage within my art, so I figured the best place to start would be with charro suits, which are arguably one of the most recognizable traditional Mexican garments. I played around with color palettes, wanting to stray from traditional black.

Erika Martinez

villanueva

Painting

7 x 5 in.

Artist Bio

I am a hobbyist painter who primarily works with watercolor. My work is character based and fashion influenced, with saturated colors that stand out against deep dark colors. For these pieces, I decided to keep my linework sharp while keeping contrast a little softer. Taking a simpler approach to designing charro suits, I incorporated silhouettes and ribbon-like elements that aren't traditional to add a touch of interest. I wanted to explore ways of highlighting my Mexican heritage within my art, so I figured the best place to start would be with charro suits, which are arguably one of the most recognizable traditional Mexican garments. I played around with color palettes, wanting to stray from traditional black.

Erika Martinez

martinez

Painting

7 x 5 in.

Artist Bio

I am a hobbyist painter who primarily works with watercolor. My work is character based and fashion influenced, with saturated colors that stand out against deep dark colors. For these pieces, I decided to keep my linework sharp while keeping contrast a little softer. Taking a simpler approach to designing charro suits, I incorporated silhouettes and ribbon-like elements that aren't traditional to add a touch of interest. I wanted to explore ways of highlighting my Mexican heritage within my art, so I figured the best place to start would be with charro suits, which are arguably one of the most recognizable traditional Mexican garments. I played around with color palettes, wanting to stray from traditional black.

Erika Martinez

boyer-silvas

Painting

7 x 5 in.

Artist Bio

I am a hobbyist painter who primarily works with watercolor. My work is character based and fashion influenced, with saturated colors that stand out against deep dark colors. For these pieces, I decided to keep my linework sharp while keeping contrast a little softer. Taking a simpler approach to designing charro suits, I incorporated silhouettes and ribbon-like elements that aren't traditional to add a touch of interest. I wanted to explore ways of highlighting my Mexican heritage within my art, so I figured the best place to start would be with charro suits, which are arguably one of the most recognizable traditional Mexican garments. I played around with color palettes, wanting to stray from traditional black.

Nay

Untitled #3

Painting

16 x 20 in.

Artist Bio

I am an abstract artist working primarily with acrylic paint and clay. My work is inspired by bold colors, funky designs, and the freedom of creative expression. I love experimenting with shapes, textures, and unexpected color combinations to create pieces that feel playful, expressive, and full of personality. Through my art, I aim to bring a little more color, joy, and individuality into the world.

Nay

Untitled #1

Painting

11 x 21 in.

Artist Bio

I am an abstract artist working primarily with acrylic paint and clay. My work is inspired by bold colors, funky designs, and the freedom of creative expression. I love experimenting with shapes, textures, and unexpected color combinations to create pieces that feel playful, expressive, and full of personality. Through my art, I aim to bring a little more color, joy, and individuality into the world.

Nay

Untitled #2

Painting

10 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

I am an abstract artist working primarily with acrylic paint and clay. My work is inspired by bold colors, funky designs, and the freedom of creative expression. I love experimenting with shapes, textures, and unexpected color combinations to create pieces that feel playful, expressive, and full of personality. Through my art, I aim to bring a little more color, joy, and individuality into the world.

Nay

Snaked

Mixed Media

7.5 in. diameter

Artist Bio

I am an abstract artist working primarily with acrylic paint and clay. My work is inspired by bold colors, funky designs, and the freedom of creative expression. I love experimenting with shapes, textures, and unexpected color combinations to create pieces that feel playful, expressive, and full of personality. Through my art, I aim to bring a little more color, joy, and individuality into the world.

Zachary Trebellas

The Most Powerful Hand (HarvesTime Foods)

Photography

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

Zachary Trebellas is a conceptual artist who takes inspiration from the cultures that surround him. Putting his audience at the forefront of his work, he uses art to celebrate, inquire into, and memorialize their lives. His new series, "The Most Powerful Hand," combines the graphic design of Catholic prayer cards, visual motifs from Greek Orthodox churches, and receipts from grocery stores in Chicago and Corinth, Greece. Together these images highlight two practices by which Americans aim to benefit the people of Greece: intercessory prayer and the purchasing of Greek products. Here the "Novena of the Most Powerful Hand," a common Catholic prayer, gives way to "the invisible hand" of capitalism. After all, for the artist, often the easiest way to aid the nation he holds dear is by opening his wallet.

Website: www.zacharytrebellas.com - https://www.zacharytrebellas.com

Instagram: @zacharytrebellas

Zachary Trebellas

The Most Powerful Hand (Corinthian Lidl)

Photography

10 x 14 in.

Artist Bio

Zachary Trebellas is a conceptual artist who takes inspiration from the cultures that surround him. Putting his audience at the forefront of his work, he uses art to celebrate, inquire into, and memorialize their lives. His new series, "The Most Powerful Hand," combines the graphic design of Catholic prayer cards, visual motifs from Greek Orthodox churches, and receipts from grocery stores in Chicago and Corinth, Greece. Together these images highlight two practices by which Americans aim to benefit the people of Greece: intercessory prayer and the purchasing of Greek products. Here the "Novena of the Most Powerful Hand," a common Catholic prayer, gives way to "the invisible hand" of capitalism. After all, for the artist, often the easiest way to aid the nation he holds dear is by opening his wallet.

Website: www.zacharytrebellas.com - https://www.zacharytrebellas.com

Instagram: @zacharytrebellas

Stacy Patrice

Ancient Future

Drawing

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Stacy Patrice is a Southside Chicago native, yogini, Marwen alumna and transdisciplinary artist with artistic contributions spanning photography, film, drawing, mural, dance, fashion and graphic design, writing, music, modeling and teaching artistry experience in visual media and performing arts. Her favorite artist is her son Sinaan, a current Marwen student, making her also an enthusiast as a Marwen mom.

Website: stacypatrice.com - https://stacypatrice.com

Instagram: @iamstacypatrice

Stacy Patrice

Soulgaze

Drawing

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Stacy Patrice is a Southside Chicago native, yogini, Marwen alumna and transdisciplinary artist with artistic contributions spanning photography, film, drawing, mural, dance, fashion and graphic design, writing, music, modeling and teaching artistry experience in visual media and performing arts. Her favorite artist is her son Sinaan, a current Marwen student, making her also an enthusiast as a Marwen mom.

Website: stacypatrice.com - https://stacypatrice.com

Instagram: @iamstacypatrice

Stacy Patrice

Reciprocity

Drawing

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Stacy Patrice is a Southside Chicago native, yogini, Marwen alumna and transdisciplinary artist with artistic contributions spanning photography, film, drawing, mural, dance, fashion and graphic design, writing, music, modeling and teaching artistry experience in visual media and performing arts. Her favorite artist is her son Sinaan, a current Marwen student, making her also an enthusiast as a Marwen mom.

Website: stacypatrice.com - https://stacypatrice.com

Instagram: @iamstacypatrice

Stacy Patrice

Lift It/Lifted

Drawing

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Stacy Patrice is a Southside Chicago native, yogini, Marwen alumna and transdisciplinary artist with artistic contributions spanning photography, film, drawing, mural, dance, fashion and graphic design, writing, music, modeling and teaching artistry experience in visual media and performing arts. Her favorite artist is her son Sinaan, a current Marwen student, making her also an enthusiast as a Marwen mom.

Website: stacypatrice.com - https://stacypatrice.com

Instagram: @iamstacypatrice

Ari

Cake and Coffee

Painting

8.5 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

Arianna Baylock is a queer, black and Latinx artist based in Chicago. They primarily work with watercolor and digital media to showcase the Afro-whimsical and beauty within the considerably more mundane parts of life.

Instagram: @Spooki.ari

Ari

Come To My Garden

Painting

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Arianna Baylock is a queer, black and Latinx artist based in Chicago. They primarily work with watercolor and digital media to showcase the Afro-whimsical and beauty within the considerably more mundane parts of life.

Instagram: @Spooki.ari

Grey Stamper

Pareidolia

Painting

10.25 x 8.25 in.

Artist Bio

I really enjoy making traditional art, from pencil to acrylic paint. These days I've been trying to go out of my comfort zone and experiment with different mediums, like watercolor, the media I used for my submission, but also branching out into digital art. I think watercolor is a very experimental and interesting medium. You can achieve unique results from it and no result will be the same. Which is why I really enjoyed making this piece, seeing the water sort of bleed into each other and that be shown on paper is why I find it so beautiful.

Instagram: @greys_stamp

Cielo

Heartless

Drawing

11 x 9 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, my name is Cielo! I am a young Puerto Rican artist who has loved to make art from a young age. I get a lot of my inspiration from my favorite musical artists and a whole bunch of my inspiration from fashion! I haven't learned how to sew or upcycle clothes yet, but I love designing my outfits, finding a style, piling on accessories, and expressing my feelings each day with what I wear. I like to dress in a way where people remember me. I also love business wear, suits, vests, and ties. As far as my drawings go, I mostly draw people, or musical artists I look up to. Sometimes I draw what I feel when I can't put it into words. I try my best not to make every piece of my art look the same. I do this because every piece of art is unique and different, just like people. I want every person to find art that represents them, their personality or culture.

Cielo

Garden of Whimsy

Mixed Media

8.5 x 5.5 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, my name is Cielo! I am a young Puerto Rican artist who has loved to make art from a young age. I get a lot of my inspiration from my favorite musical artists and a whole bunch of my inspiration from fashion! I haven't learned how to sew or upcycle clothes yet, but I love designing my outfits, finding a style, piling on accessories, and expressing my feelings each day with what I wear. I like to dress in a way where people remember me. I also love business wear, suits, vests, and ties. As far as my drawings go, I mostly draw people, or musical artists I look up to. Sometimes I draw what I feel when I can't put it into words. I try my best not to make every piece of my art look the same. I do this because every piece of art is unique and different, just like people. I want every person to find art that represents them, their personality or culture.

Cielo

WE GO UP

Mixed Media

9.3 x 9.0 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, my name is Cielo! I am a young Puerto Rican artist who has loved to make art from a young age. I get a lot of my inspiration from my favorite musical artists and a whole bunch of my inspiration from fashion! I haven't learned how to sew or upcycle clothes yet, but I love designing my outfits, finding a style, piling on accessories, and expressing my feelings each day with what I wear. I like to dress in a way where people remember me. I also love business wear, suits, vests, and ties. As far as my drawings go, I mostly draw people, or musical artists I look up to. Sometimes I draw what I feel when I can't put it into words. I try my best not to make every piece of my art look the same. I do this because every piece of art is unique and different, just like people. I want every person to find art that represents them, their personality or culture.

Cielo

LEMONADE

Mixed Media

10.5 x 9 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, my name is Cielo! I am a young Puerto Rican artist who has loved to make art from a young age. I get a lot of my inspiration from my favorite musical artists and a whole bunch of my inspiration from fashion! I haven't learned how to sew or upcycle clothes yet, but I love designing my outfits, finding a style, piling on accessories, and expressing my feelings each day with what I wear. I like to dress in a way where people remember me. I also love business wear, suits, vests, and ties. As far as my drawings go, I mostly draw people, or musical artists I look up to. Sometimes I draw what I feel when I can't put it into words. I try my best not to make every piece of my art look the same. I do this because every piece of art is unique and different, just like people. I want every person to find art that represents them, their personality or culture.

Phelan Bitner

I see fingers

Drawing

9 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

I was born in Chicago. I like obsessing over a drawing to make it as perfect as I can. I like drawing classical Greek statues, hands and the people I know.

Phelan Bitner

You like eggs

Painting

5 x 7 in.

Artist Bio

I was born in Chicago. I Iike obsessing over a drawing to make it as perfect as I can. I like drawing classical Greek statues, hands and the people I know.

Phelan Bitner

Chainsaw man

Drawing

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

I was born in Chicago. I like obsessing over a drawing to make it as perfect as I can. I like drawing classical Greek statues, hands and the people I know.

Carmen

Fruit harvest

Digital Illustration

9.875 x 12.25 in.

Artist Bio

Hello, my name is Carmen Anderson. I am submitting two distinct pieces that reflect different states of mind. My digital illustration, fruit harvest, features bright pop colors and offers a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. My painting, Beautiful Chaos, represents the stress in my life. I find that painting is a helpful way to relieve stress which is exactly why I created this piece.

Carmen

Beautiful chaos

Painting

11 x 5 in.

Artist Bio

Hello, my name is Carmen Anderson. I am submitting two distinct pieces that reflect different states of mind. My digital illustration, fruit harvest, features bright pop colors and offers a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. My painting, Beautiful Chaos, represents the stress in my life. I find that painting is a helpful way to relieve stress which is exactly why I created this piece.

Gemma Ffrench

Slime Mold

Painting

14 x 11 x 1/2 in.

Artist Bio

I'm an artists based in Chicago that likes to focus on themes of entomology, the intersection of art and science, and memory perception. My main medium is watercolor and acrylic paint, but I love adding elements of other mediums like darkroom photography, collage, and insect preservation.

Instagram: @wintercowb0y

Gemma Ffrench

Time running out

Painting

12 x 9 x 1/16 in.

Artist Bio

I'm an artists based in Chicago that likes to focus on themes of entomology, the intersection of art and science, and memory perception. My main medium is watercolor and acrylic paint, but I love adding elements of other mediums like darkroom photography, collage, and insect preservation.

Instagram: @wintercowb0y

Gemma Ffrench

The city's all wrapped up

Painting

14 x 11 x 1/2 in.

Artist Bio

I'm an artists based in Chicago that likes to focus on themes of entomology, the intersection of art and science, and memory perception. My main medium is watercolor and acrylic paint, but I love adding elements of other mediums like darkroom photography, collage, and insect preservation.

Instagram: @wintercowb0y

Malaya Xochitl Garcia

Underwater Weaving V.I

Fiber Art & Textiles

10.5 x 11.5 x 2 in.

Artist Bio

Malaya is a 17 year old interdisiplinary Chicago artist who has recently been focusing her work in mosaic and textile weaving. Inspired by a love for the ocean and marine animals her work directly draws from experiences and observations while studying Marine Ecology and Sustainability in Lisbon, Portugal this summer. She is also deeply inspired by her community and her practice is heavily dependent on working in shared spaces with other young artist. Malaya is a returning Lab resident who is continuing to expand on her marine themed work and shine a light on the beauty of the ocean during this residency season.

Malaya Xochitl Garcia

Underwater Weaving V.II

Fiber Art & Textiles

12.5 x 12 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Malaya is a 17 year old interdisiplinary Chicago artist who has recently been focusing her work in mosaic and textile weaving. Inspired by a love for the ocean and marine animals her work directly draws from experiences and observations while studying Marine Ecology and Sustainability in Lisbon, Portugal this summer. She is also deeply inspired by her community and her practice is heavily dependent on working in shared spaces with other young artist. Malaya is a returning Lab resident who is continuing to expand on her marine themed work and shine a light on the beauty of the ocean during this residency season.

Vic

Devoted Love

Painting

8 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

I take inspiration from Vivino's art style, they always have been always my favourite artist! This drawing I'm submitting is a character from a show called Alienstage. Most of my work I do or pieces for myself are made by acrylic markers.

Rebecca Roin

Building

Drawing

11 x 14 in.

Artist Bio

I am an artist and an art educator. I have been making art throughout my life starting from when I was very young. In my own practice I like to give myself challenges in order get started. For example, only use older art supplies make something unexpected like a new line or think of an artist and implement one of their techniques. This piece was created with all older broken oil pastels and I had the artist Stanley Whitney on my mind. I believe that it's almost impossible to copy others artwork because the hand of an artist is innately unique. Stanley Whitney's use of color is dazzling to me. The piece that is shown here doesn't look like anything I have made before but the lines and strokes could only be mine. You are an artist too.

Lidya Sanchez

Yum

Photography

10 x 6.5 in.

Artist Bio

Lidya is a graphic designer and visual strategist based in Chicago. Her creative work are often her responses to current events and social topics. She is currently freelancing and open to creative collaborations and project opportunities.

Website: https://lidyasanchez.weebly.com/graphic-design-projects.html

Instagram: @sketchy_sanchez

Lidya Sanchez

The Dreams I Carry

Digital Illustration

8.5 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

Lidya is a graphic designer and visual strategist based in Chicago. Her creative work are often her responses to current events and social topics. She is currently freelancing and open to creative collaborations and project opportunities.

Website: https://lidyasanchez.weebly.com/graphic-design-projects.html

Instagram: @sketchy_sanchez

Lidya Sanchez

Paletas

Digital Illustration

11 x 17 in.

Artist Bio

Lidya is a graphic designer and visual strategist based in Chicago. Her creative work are often her responses to current events and social topics. She is currently freelancing and open to creative collaborations and project opportunities.

Website: https://lidyasanchez.weebly.com/graphic-design-projects.html

Instagram: @sketchy_sanchez

Lidya Sanchez

Bailando

Digital Illustration

8.5 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

Lidya is a graphic designer and visual strategist based in Chicago. Her creative work are often her responses to current events and social topics. She is currently freelancing and open to creative collaborations and project opportunities.

Website: https://lidyasanchez.weebly.com/graphic-design-projects.html

Instagram: @sketchy_sanchez

Mikey Anderson

Dolly Parton and accessory plushie

Fiber Art & Textiles

8 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a queer art therapist from the South Side of Chicago who graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in fine art and an MA in Art Therapy and Counseling working at Wellness Home Chicago.

My art practice is informed by my community-driven art therapy practice, which incorporates illustrations, fiber crafts, queer theory, and activism. My artworks range from embroideries and quilts to comics and a handmade plush toy line I call "Yarnies." My artworks are soft, cuddly, and invite participation. They entice people to come close, where underlying messages about Queer advocacy become evident

Website: Www.mikey-Anderson.com - https://Www.mikey-Anderson.com

Instagram: @Yarniesbymikey

Mikey Anderson

James Baldwin and accessory plushie

Fiber Art & Textiles

8 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a queer art therapist from the South Side of Chicago who graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in fine art and an MA in Art Therapy and Counseling working at Wellness Home Chicago.

My art practice is informed by my community-driven art therapy practice, which incorporates illustrations, fiber crafts, queer theory, and activism. My artworks range from embroideries and quilts to comics and a handmade plush toy line I call "Yarnies." My artworks are soft, cuddly, and invite participation. They entice people to come close, where underlying messages about Queer advocacy become evident

Website: Www.mikey-Anderson.com - https://Www.mikey-Anderson.com

Instagram: @Yarniesbymikey

Mikey Anderson

Tim Curry Rocky horror

Fiber Art & Textiles

8 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a queer art therapist from the South Side of Chicago who graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in fine art and an MA in Art Therapy and Counseling working at Wellness Home Chicago.

My art practice is informed by my community-driven art therapy practice, which incorporates illustrations, fiber crafts, queer theory, and activism. My artworks range from embroideries and quilts to comics and a handmade plush toy line I call "Yarnies." My artworks are soft, cuddly, and invite participation. They entice people to come close, where underlying messages about Queer advocacy become evident

Website: Www.mikey-Anderson.com - https://Www.mikey-Anderson.com

Instagram: @Yarniesbymikey

Mikey Anderson

Divine and accessory plushies

Fiber Art & Textiles

8 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a queer art therapist from the South Side of Chicago who graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in fine art and an MA in Art Therapy and Counseling working at Wellness Home Chicago.

My art practice is informed by my community-driven art therapy practice, which incorporates illustrations, fiber crafts, queer theory, and activism. My artworks range from embroideries and quilts to comics and a handmade plush toy line I call "Yarnies." My artworks are soft, cuddly, and invite participation. They entice people to come close, where underlying messages about Queer advocacy become evident

Website: Www.mikey-Anderson.com - https://Www.mikey-Anderson.com

Instagram: @Yarniesbymikey

Anthony

Summer giggles

Mixed Media

7 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

I mainly like to do ceramic artwork at marwen, but I wanted to experiment a little bit with water color for art fair to really get a feel on how selling art is like since I haven't done so before.

Instagram: @xo_anthoni

Anthony

The human and the torch

Mixed Media

7 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

I mainly like to do ceramic artwork at marwen, but I wanted to experiment a little bit with water color for art fair to really get a feel on how selling art is like since I haven't done so before.

Instagram: @xo_anthoni

Anthony

Skulltopus

Sculpture

5 x 7 in.

Artist Bio

I mainly like to do ceramic artwork at marwen, but I wanted to experiment a little bit with water color for art fair to really get a feel on how selling art is like since I haven't done so before.

Instagram: @xo_anthoni

Anthony

Doodle bob

Sculpture

3 x 3 in.

Artist Bio

I mainly like to do ceramic artwork at marwen, but I wanted to experiment a little bit with water color for art fair to really get a feel on how selling art is like since I haven't done so before.

Instagram: @xo_anthoni

Razo-Vera

Fearless

Painting

20 x 16 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I am visual artist working primarily in abstract painting, with a body of work centered on harmony and visual resonance. My paintings explore color, form, and composition in ways intended to feel both eye-catching and quietly balanced, inviting viewers into a sense of calm amid visual complexity.

My artistic foundation began in high school, at Curie. I also took a painting class at Marwen back in 2011. In the years since, I've continued to develop as an artist, spending the past five years focused primarily on photography, with an emphasis on nature and portraiture.

Website: https://rasophotography.myportfolio.com/work

Razo-Vera

Mazer

Painting

14 x 11 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I am visual artist working primarily in abstract painting, with a body of work centered on harmony and visual resonance. My paintings explore color, form, and composition in ways intended to feel both eye-catching and quietly balanced, inviting viewers into a sense of calm amid visual complexity.

My artistic foundation began in high school, at Curie. I also took a painting class at Marwen back in 2011. In the years since, I've continued to develop as an artist, spending the past five years focused primarily on photography, with an emphasis on nature and portraiture.

Website: https://rasophotography.myportfolio.com/work

Razo-Vera

Duck Family Fun

Photography

8 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

I am visual artist working primarily in abstract painting, with a body of work centered on harmony and visual resonance. My paintings explore color, form, and composition in ways intended to feel both eye-catching and quietly balanced, inviting viewers into a sense of calm amid visual complexity.

My artistic foundation began in high school, at Curie. I also took a painting class at Marwen back in 2011. In the years since, I've continued to develop as an artist, spending the past five years focused primarily on photography, with an emphasis on nature and portraiture.

Website: https://rasophotography.myportfolio.com/work

Razo-Vera

Whirlwind

Painting

30 x 23.5 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I am visual artist working primarily in abstract painting, with a body of work centered on harmony and visual resonance. My paintings explore color, form, and composition in ways intended to feel both eye-catching and quietly balanced, inviting viewers into a sense of calm amid visual complexity.

My artistic foundation began in high school, at Curie. I also took a painting class at Marwen back in 2011. In the years since, I've continued to develop as an artist, spending the past five years focused primarily on photography, with an emphasis on nature and portraiture.

Website: https://rasophotography.myportfolio.com/work

Liz Chisholm

What Does it Say?

Painting

10 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

Most of my work is figurative in nature. It explores how people who inhabit the same space physically, can experience completely different realities based on their identities. My latest pieces explore the intersecting worlds and experiences of mother and child.

My work is also about relationships, between people and between objects. I am interested in power dynamics, and the group vs. the individual. In my drawings and paintings I enjoy playing with the tension between two and three-dimensional space, and I explore how shapes, lines and textures can evoke emotions and memories.

Website: lizchisholm.com - https://lizchisholm.com

Liz Chisholm

Mom on a Diving Board

Photography

25 x 18.5 in.

Artist Bio

Most of my work is figurative in nature. It explores how people who inhabit the same space physically, can experience completely different realities based on their identities. My latest pieces explore the intersecting worlds and experiences of mother and child.

My work is also about relationships, between people and between objects. I am interested in power dynamics, and the group vs. the individual. In my drawings and paintings I enjoy playing with the tension between two and three-dimensional space, and I explore how shapes, lines and textures can evoke emotions and memories.

Website: lizchisholm.com - https://lizchisholm.com

Liz Chisholm

Smorgasbord

Printmaking

34 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

Most of my work is figurative in nature. It explores how people who inhabit the same space physically, can experience completely different realities based on their identities. My latest pieces explore the intersecting worlds and experiences of mother and child.

My work is also about relationships, between people and between objects. I am interested in power dynamics, and the group vs. the individual. In my drawings and paintings I enjoy playing with the tension between two and three-dimensional space, and I explore how shapes, lines and textures can evoke emotions and memories.

Website: lizchisholm.com - https://lizchisholm.com

Liz Chisholm

Hubub Goulash

Printmaking

34 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

Most of my work is figurative in nature. It explores how people who inhabit the same space physically, can experience completely different realities based on their identities. My latest pieces explore the intersecting worlds and experiences of mother and child.

My work is also about relationships, between people and between objects. I am interested in power dynamics, and the group vs. the individual. In my drawings and paintings I enjoy playing with the tension between two and three-dimensional space, and I explore how shapes, lines and textures can evoke emotions and memories.

Website: lizchisholm.com - https://lizchisholm.com

Bruce Reinard

Pretty Bird (2025)

Photography

8 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I like taking photos in my neighborhood, at different places in Chicago, and when I go on vacation. I like finding little things that you could miss. I want to be an engineer when I grow up.

Bruce Reinard

Airplane (2024)

Photography

8 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I like taking photos in my neighborhood, at different places in Chicago, and when I go on vacation. I like finding little things that you could miss. I want to be an engineer when I grow up.

Bruce Reinard

Forest Flowers (2025)

Photography

8 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I like taking photos in my neighborhood, at different places in Chicago, and when I go on vacation. I like finding little things that you could miss. I want to be an engineer when I grow up.

Bruce Reinard

Chicago Sunset (2025)

Photography

8 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I like taking photos in my neighborhood, at different places in Chicago, and when I go on vacation. I like finding little things that you could miss. I want to be an engineer when I grow up.

Bobo

Botanical Muse

Painting

22 x 28 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Bobo is a Chicago-raised, Detroit-based visual artist and BFA graduate of the College for Creative Studies. Working primarily in graphite & acrylic her practice explores beauty, emotion, and femininity.

Known for her intricate drawings and expressive portraiture, Bobo uses traditional mark-making to create pieces that feel intimate, delicate, and deeply personal. Her work often draws inspiration from the complexity of human identity.

Through each piece, Bobo creates a visual language where softness and strength coexist turning everyday subjects into moments of reflection, elegance, and emotion.

Instagram: @Bobotheartfairy

Bobo

D.Rose

Mixed Media

20 x 30 in.

Artist Bio

Bobo is a Chicago-raised, Detroit-based visual artist and BFA graduate of the College for Creative Studies. Working primarily in graphite & acrylic her practice explores beauty, emotion, and femininity.

Known for her intricate drawings and expressive portraiture, Bobo uses traditional mark-making to create pieces that feel intimate, delicate, and deeply personal. Her work often draws inspiration from the complexity of human identity.

Through each piece, Bobo creates a visual language where softness and strength coexist turning everyday subjects into moments of reflection, elegance, and emotion.

Instagram: @Bobotheartfairy

Bobo

A Gental Bloom

Painting

20 x 32 in.

Artist Bio

Bobo is a Chicago-raised, Detroit-based visual artist and BFA graduate of the College for Creative Studies. Working primarily in graphite & acrylic her practice explores beauty, emotion, and femininity.

Known for her intricate drawings and expressive portraiture, Bobo uses traditional mark-making to create pieces that feel intimate, delicate, and deeply personal. Her work often draws inspiration from the complexity of human identity.

Through each piece, Bobo creates a visual language where softness and strength coexist turning everyday subjects into moments of reflection, elegance, and emotion.

Instagram: @Bobotheartfairy

Bobo

A Garden Within

Painting

20 x 24 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Bobo is a Chicago-raised, Detroit-based visual artist and BFA graduate of the College for Creative Studies. Working primarily in graphite & acrylic her practice explores beauty, emotion, and femininity.

Known for her intricate drawings and expressive portraiture, Bobo uses traditional mark-making to create pieces that feel intimate, delicate, and deeply personal. Her work often draws inspiration from the complexity of human identity.

Through each piece, Bobo creates a visual language where softness and strength coexist turning everyday subjects into moments of reflection, elegance, and emotion.

Instagram: @Bobotheartfairy

Fred

Framed Lowrider

Photography

12 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

Over the summer I did a photography class and really enjoyed it. Silence then, I have practiced and harnessed my skills. I really enjoy old cars and also like taking pictures of them.

Remi

War Pigs

Painting

20 x 16 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

I am Remi, an artist in highschool hoping to sell my work in the future. I practice mostly in portraitute and studies. My work is personal to my interests and hobbies. I work in acrylic and graphite. I perfer to work on canvas with paint. I've been drawing and painting all my life since pre-school!

Instagram: @Meatcobbler

Remi

Your Decision

Painting

20 x 16 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

I am Remi, an artist in highschool hoping to sell my work in the future. I practice mostly in portraitute and studies. My work is personal to my interests and hobbies. I work in acrylic and graphite. I perfer to work on canvas with paint. I've been drawing and painting all my life since pre-school!

Instagram: @Meatcobbler

Remi

On the Bound

Painting

20 x 16 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

I am Remi, an artist in highschool hoping to sell my work in the future. I practice mostly in portraitute and studies. My work is personal to my interests and hobbies. I work in acrylic and graphite. I perfer to work on canvas with paint. I've been drawing and painting all my life since pre-school!

Instagram: @Meatcobbler

Remi

Love Labours On

Painting

24 x 20 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

I am Remi, an artist in highschool hoping to sell my work in the future. I practice mostly in portraiture and studies. My work is personal to my interests and hobbies. I work in acrylic and graphite. I prefer to work on canvas with paint. I've been drawing and painting all my life since pre-school!

Instagram: @Meatcobbler

Raul Camacho

Between worlds

Printmaking

25.5 x 19.5 in.

Artist Bio

I am Raul, I can say my art is very abstract and sometimes random. I like to be unique. I would describe my art as cartoony but I also like to throw in some realism. I get very happy when it comes to drawing, I love it but sometimes you find me leaving pieces unfinished. I was a previous student at Marwen, I really forgot when I started it's been a while since I've step foot in Marwen. Thank you !

Instagram: @do_not_use1023

Raul Camacho

Memories in Paper

Mixed Media

18 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

I am Raul, I can say my art is very abstract and sometimes random. I like to be unique. I would describe my art as cartoony but I also like to throw in some realism. I get very happy when it comes to drawing, I love it but sometimes you find me leaving pieces unfinished. I was a previous student at Marwen, I really forgot when I started it's been a while since I've step foot in Marwen. Thank you !

Instagram: @do_not_use1023

Raul Camacho

Innocent gaze

Drawing

21 x 30 x 609.11 in.

Artist Bio

I am Raul, I can say my art is very abstract and sometimes random. I like to be unique. I would describe my art as cartoony but I also like to throw in some realism. I get very happy when it comes to drawing, I love it but sometimes you find me leaving pieces unfinished. I was a previous student at Marwen, I really forgot when I started it's been a while since I've step foot in Marwen. Thank you !

Instagram: @do_not_use1023

Raul Camacho

A journey Beyond Reality

Drawing

18 x 24 in.

Artist Bio

I am Raul, I can say my art is very abstract and sometimes random. I like to be unique. I would describe my art as cartoony but I also like to throw in some realism. I get very happy when it comes to drawing, I love it but sometimes you find me leaving pieces unfinished. I was a previous student at Marwen, I really forgot when I started it's been a while since I've step foot in Marwen. Thank you !

Instagram: @do_not_use1023

Lunar

Love On A Vine

Painting

10 in. diameter

Artist Bio

Hello, my name is Lunar Bodino. I am a young artist who aspires to be an illustrator for my career. I mostly like to work with flowers in my artwork because of the many meanings and symbolism they carry, and because they can create a deep connection with my audience.

I also like to draw every day, not just as a hobby, but because art has become a natural part of my life. My preferred mediums to work with are digital art, pencil, pen, acrylic markers, and acrylic paint.

The reason why I do art is to express my feelings, and maybe make a connection with other people who feel like they are not being heard.

Instagram: @4ng3l_lun4r

Lunar

Hydrangea Lotus Beauty Blooms From Inside

Digital Illustration

16 x 20 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Hello, my name is Lunar Bodino. I am a young artist who aspires to be an illustrator for my career. I mostly like to work with flowers in my artwork because of the many meanings and symbolism they carry, and because they can create a deep connection with my audience.

I also like to draw every day, not just as a hobby, but because art has become a natural part of my life. My preferred mediums to work with are digital art, pencil, pen, acrylic markers, and acrylic paint.

The reason why I do art is to express my feelings, and maybe make a connection with other people who feel like they are not being heard.

Instagram: @4ng3l_lun4r

Jeremy Tibus

Mixing Purple

Sculpture

12 x 24 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi I'm Jeremy Tibus and I attended Marwen from 1997-2001. I am a practicing studio artist in Chicago and I mostly make mosaics drawings and paintings. I work at my art every day. I currently take classes at Chicago Park District.

Jeremy Tibus

Mixing Green

Sculpture

12 x 24 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi I'm Jeremy Tibus and I attended Marwen from 1997-2001. I am a practicing studio artist in Chicago and I mostly make mosaics drawings and paintings. I work at my art every day. I currently take classes at Chicago Park District.

Jeremy Tibus

Mixing Orange

Sculpture

12 x 24 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi I'm Jeremy Tibus and I attended Marwen from 1997-2001. I am a practicing studio artist in Chicago and I mostly make mosaics drawings and paintings. I work at my art every day. I currently take classes at Chicago Park District.

Jeremy Tibus

Vitruvian Man Mosaic

Sculpture

20 x 20 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi I'm Jeremy Tibus and I attended Marwen from 1997-2001. I am a practicing studio artist in Chicago and I mostly make mosaics drawings and paintings. I work at my art every day. I currently take classes at Chicago Park District.

Lucian Noel

Reunited

Painting

11 x 14 in.

Artist Bio

I'm an interdisciplinary artist and educator based in Pilsen, Chicago. My art currently takes the shape of ceramic objects, installations, and performances. In my work and practice, I seek to expand systems of duality by engaging curiosity and welcoming nuance. Exploring peripheral narratives through color and form, the work finds meaning in instances of loss, love, and the spaces in between.

Website: lucianonthemoon.com - https://lucianonthemoon.com

Instagram: @lucianonthemoon

Lucian Noel

Untitled (Flow)

Painting

24 x 24 x 1

Artist Bio

I'm an interdisciplinary artist and educator based in Pilsen, Chicago. My art currently takes the shape of ceramic objects, installations, and performances. In my work and practice, I seek to expand systems of duality by engaging curiosity and welcoming nuance. Exploring peripheral narratives through color and form, the work finds meaning in instances of loss, love, and the spaces in between.

Website: lucianonthemoon.com - https://lucianonthemoon.com

Instagram: @lucianonthemoon

Lucian Noel

Pathos

Drawing

10 x 13 in.

Artist Bio

I'm an interdisciplinary artist and educator based in Pilsen, Chicago. My art currently takes the shape of ceramic objects, installations, and performances. In my work and practice, I seek to expand systems of duality by engaging curiosity and welcoming nuance. Exploring peripheral narratives through color and form, the work finds meaning in instances of loss, love, and the spaces in between.

Website: lucianonthemoon.com - https://lucianonthemoon.com

Instagram: @lucianonthemoon

Lucian Noel

I Like You

Ceramic

4.5 x 9 in.

Artist Bio

I'm an interdisciplinary artist and educator based in Pilsen, Chicago. My art currently takes the shape of ceramic objects, installations, and performances. In my work and practice, I seek to expand systems of duality by engaging curiosity and welcoming nuance. Exploring peripheral narratives through color and form, the work finds meaning in instances of loss, love, and the spaces in between.

Website: lucianonthemoon.com - https://lucianonthemoon.com

Instagram: @lucianonthemoon

Kyra Termini

Sun 1

Photography

4 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

Climate change and connectivity to natural materials are the foundation of my artistic practice. I utilize my background as an artist to support the students I work with; encouraging sensory and kinesthetic learning.

Kyra Termini

Sun 2

Photography

4 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

Climate change and connectivity to natural materials are the foundation of my artistic practice. I utilize my background as an artist to support the students I work with; encouraging sensory and kinesthetic learning.

Kyra Termini

Sun 3

Photography

4 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

Climate change and connectivity to natural materials are the foundation of my artistic practice. I utilize my background as an artist to support the students I work with; encouraging sensory and kinesthetic learning.

Tom Burtonwood

A Cube is a Rectangle (230)

Drawing

10 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

Tom Burtonwood (b. United Kingdom) is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist, curator and educator. He/they are Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He/they hold an MFA from Southern Illinois University (USA) and a BA from Loughborough College of Art (UK). Recent venues presenting Burtonwood's work include FermiLab Art Gallery, Batavia, IL; Taiteen Talo and Tramhall, both Turku, Finland; MOM Art Space, Hamburg, Germany; MUU Helsinki Contemporary Art Center, Helsinki, Finland; Gallery Andreas, Stamford, CT; Material, Chicago; The Donut Shop, Chicago; Bert Green Fine Art, Chicago; DesignLab Gallery, Pasadena, CA; Dock 6, Chicago, IL; Monaco, St. Louis, MO; Platform, Evanston; Riverside Art Center, Riverside, IL; CICA Museum Gyeonggi-do, Korea; DEMO Project, Springfield, IL; Terrain Biennial 2017, Oak Park, IL. Burtonwood is a member of the international art collective videokaffe and a board member and co-organizer of Terrain Exhibitions, an Oak Park based not for profit arts organization.

Website: https://tomburtonwood.com

Instagram: @tomburtonwood

Tom Burtonwood

A Cube is a Rectangle (227)

Drawing

10 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

Tom Burtonwood (b. United Kingdom) is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist, curator and educator. He/they are Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He/they hold an MFA from Southern Illinois University (USA) and a BA from Loughborough College of Art (UK). Recent venues presenting Burtonwood's work include FermiLab Art Gallery, Batavia, IL; Taiteen Talo and Tramhall, both Turku, Finland; MOM Art Space, Hamburg, Germany; MUU Helsinki Contemporary Art Center, Helsinki, Finland; Gallery Andreas, Stamford, CT; Material, Chicago; The Donut Shop, Chicago; Bert Green Fine Art, Chicago; DesignLab Gallery, Pasadena, CA; Dock 6, Chicago, IL; Monaco, St. Louis, MO; Platform, Evanston; Riverside Art Center, Riverside, IL; CICA Museum Gyeonggi-do, Korea; DEMO Project, Springfield, IL; Terrain Biennial 2017, Oak Park, IL. Burtonwood is a member of the international art collective videokaffe and a board member and co-organizer of Terrain Exhibitions, an Oak Park based not for profit arts organization.

Website: https://tomburtonwood.com

Instagram: @tomburtonwood

Tom Burtonwood

A Cube is a Rectangle (223)

Drawing

10 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

Tom Burtonwood (b. United Kingdom) is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist, curator and educator. He/they are Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He/they hold an MFA from Southern Illinois University (USA) and a BA from Loughborough College of Art (UK). Recent venues presenting Burtonwood's work include FermiLab Art Gallery, Batavia, IL; Taiteen Talo and Tramhall, both Turku, Finland; MOM Art Space, Hamburg, Germany; MUU Helsinki Contemporary Art Center, Helsinki, Finland; Gallery Andreas, Stamford, CT; Material, Chicago; The Donut Shop, Chicago; Bert Green Fine Art, Chicago; DesignLab Gallery, Pasadena, CA; Dock 6, Chicago, IL; Monaco, St. Louis, MO; Platform, Evanston; Riverside Art Center, Riverside, IL; CICA Museum Gyeonggi-do, Korea; DEMO Project, Springfield, IL; Terrain Biennial 2017, Oak Park, IL. Burtonwood is a member of the international art collective videokaffe and a board member and co-organizer of Terrain Exhibitions, an Oak Park based not for profit arts organization.

Website: https://tomburtonwood.com

Instagram: @tomburtonwood

Tom Burtonwood

A Cube is a Rectangle (214)

Drawing

10 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

Tom Burtonwood (b. United Kingdom) is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist, curator and educator. He/they are Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He/they hold an MFA from Southern Illinois University (USA) and a BA from Loughborough College of Art (UK). Recent venues presenting Burtonwood's work include FermiLab Art Gallery, Batavia, IL; Taiteen Talo and Tramhall, both Turku, Finland; MOM Art Space, Hamburg, Germany; MUU Helsinki Contemporary Art Center, Helsinki, Finland; Gallery Andreas, Stamford, CT; Material, Chicago; The Donut Shop, Chicago; Bert Green Fine Art, Chicago; DesignLab Gallery, Pasadena, CA; Dock 6, Chicago, IL; Monaco, St. Louis, MO; Platform, Evanston; Riverside Art Center, Riverside, IL; CICA Museum Gyeonggi-do, Korea; DEMO Project, Springfield, IL; Terrain Biennial 2017, Oak Park, IL. Burtonwood is a member of the international art collective videokaffe and a board member and co-organizer of Terrain Exhibitions, an Oak Park based not for profit arts organization.

Website: https://tomburtonwood.com

Instagram: @tomburtonwood

Gabriela Larios

Fallen Stardust

Mixed Media

12 x 18 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I am a first generation Mexican-American who was born in Chicago. I have been interested in incorporating beadwork into my artwork, which resulted in "Fallen Stardust". Aside from making art, I work as a therapist for children on the spectrum. The more mediums I try, the more mediums I can introduce to clients at my clinic.

Instagram: @gxbylarios

Gabriela Larios

Grow Up

Painting

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

I am a first generation Mexican-American who was born in Chicago. I have been interested in incorporating beadwork into my artwork, which resulted in "Fallen Stardust". Aside from making art, I work as a therapist for children on the spectrum. The more mediums I try, the more mediums I can introduce to clients at my clinic.

Instagram: @gxbylarios

Joelle Minassian

Copper cracked Italian leather shoulder bag

Jewelry & Fashion

13 x 15 x 5.5 in.

Artist Bio

Ciao! I am very proud to be 1 of only 2 Americans to ever design for Versace, in Italy. Six years later, I returned to my hometown, Chicago, & started my own handbag company.

Website: www.joellenadine.com - https://www.joellenadine.com

Instagram: @joelle_nadine_designs

Joelle Minassian

Wine croc-embossed Italian leather shoulder bag

Jewelry & Fashion

16.5 x 12 x 3.5 in.

Artist Bio

Ciao! I am very proud to be 1 of only 2 Americans to ever design for Versace, in Italy. Six years later, I returned to my hometown, Chicago, & started my own handbag company.

Website: www.joellenadine.com - https://www.joellenadine.com

Instagram: @joelle_nadine_designs

Joelle Minassian

Green croc-embossed Italian leather bucket bag

Jewelry & Fashion

13 x 12 x 7.5 in.

Artist Bio

Ciao! I am very proud to be 1 of only 2 Americans to ever design for Versace, in Italy. Six years later, I returned to my hometown, Chicago, & started my own handbag company.

Website: www.joellenadine.com - https://www.joellenadine.com

Instagram: @joelle_nadine_designs

Joelle Minassian

Green croc-embossed Italian leather handbag

Jewelry & Fashion

17 x 8.5 x 2.5 in.

Artist Bio

Ciao! I am very proud to be 1 of only 2 Americans to ever design for Versace, in Italy. Six years later, I returned to my hometown, Chicago, & started my own handbag company.

Website: www.joellenadine.com - https://www.joellenadine.com

Instagram: @joelle_nadine_designs

Mos Tapey

Purple Bag

Jewelry & Fashion

20 x 12 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

My name is Mos and I enjoy designing and sewing bags, photography, video games, and potatoes. I've been taking classes at Marwen for 4+ years and making bags out of vinyl for just over a year. This bag is purple and black with adjustable lavender straps, and closes with snaps.

Rocco Minassian

Black Italian Leather Pouch 1

Jewelry & Fashion

2.5 x 5.1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi! I'm 15 years old & started taking classes at Marwen as soon as I started 6th grade. I LOVED the many, many classes over springs, summers, & falls. After wanting something nice to hold my keys, money, cards, ear buds, & gum, I made some small pouches, after watching my mom make bigger things for her company.

Rocco Minassian

Violet Italian Leather Pouch

Jewelry & Fashion

2.5 x 5 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi! I'm 15 years old & started taking classes at Marwen as soon as I started 6th grade. I LOVED the many, many classes over springs, summers, & falls. After wanting something nice to hold my keys, money, cards, ear buds, & gum, I made some small pouches, after watching my mom make bigger things for her company.

Rocco Minassian

Blue Italian Leather Pouch

Jewelry & Fashion

2.5 x 5 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi! I'm 15 years old & started taking classes at Marwen as soon as I started 6th grade. I LOVED the many, many classes over springs, summers, & falls. After wanting something nice to hold my keys, money, cards, ear buds, & gum, I made some small pouches, after watching my mom make bigger things for her company.

Rocco Minassian

Black Italian Leather Pouch 2

Jewelry & Fashion

2.5 x 5 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Hi! I'm 15 years old & started taking classes at Marwen as soon as I started 6th grade. I LOVED the many, many classes over springs, summers, & falls. After wanting something nice to hold my keys, money, cards, ear buds, & gum, I made some small pouches, after watching my mom make bigger things for her company.

Chyler

Dazzle Nails

Mixed Media

6 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

Chyler is a 12 year old artist and student at Marwen. She appreciates many areas of art and exploring different mediums. Currently she is focused on nail and fashion design as a personal enterprise. Originally from Chicago, Chyler has recently moved back after spending eight years in New Mexico. She loves travel and meeting new people. Her inspiration comes from all places in her life, and especially from her nail clients and the ideas they want to see come to life on their nail sets.

Instagram: @chylerdesigns

Chyler

Dear Diary Nails

Mixed Media

6 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

Chyler is a 12 year old artist and student at Marwen. She appreciates many areas of art and exploring different mediums. Currently she is focused on nail and fashion design as a personal enterprise. Originally from Chicago, Chyler has recently moved back after spending eight years in New Mexico. She loves travel and meeting new people. Her inspiration comes from all places in her life, and especially from her nail clients and the ideas they want to see come to life on their nail sets.

Instagram: @chylerdesigns

Chyler

Newt Nails

Mixed Media

6 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

Chyler is a 12 year old artist and student at Marwen. She appreciates many areas of art and exploring different mediums. Currently she is focused on nail and fashion design as a personal enterprise. Originally from Chicago, Chyler has recently moved back after spending eight years in New Mexico. She loves travel and meeting new people. Her inspiration comes from all places in her life, and especially from her nail clients and the ideas they want to see come to life on their nail sets.

Instagram: @chylerdesigns

Chyler

Punk Nails

Mixed Media

6 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

Chyler is a 12 year old artist and student at Marwen. She appreciates many areas of art and exploring different mediums. Currently she is focused on nail and fashion design as a personal enterprise. Originally from Chicago, Chyler has recently moved back after spending eight years in New Mexico. She loves travel and meeting new people. Her inspiration comes from all places in her life, and especially from her nail clients and the ideas they want to see come to life on their nail sets.

Instagram: @chylerdesigns

Eliza Fernand

DOUBLE-SIDED PATCHWORK TOTE #2

Jewelry & Fashion

11 x 14 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

Eliza Fernand is an interdisciplinary artist working in fibers, sculptures, prose, video and sound. An teaching artist at Marwen, instructor of first-year courses at SAIC, and teacher of queer quilting workshops in their Rogers Park studio, Eliza sees teaching and co-learning as a large part of their creative practice. In artmaking and in teaching. Their tote bags are hand-made with sturdy canvas with reinforced encased seams and soft leather straps, each side is adorned with a one-of-a-kind appliqué patch.

Website: elizafernand.com - https://elizafernand.com

Instagram: @queer.quilting.chi

Eliza Fernand

DOUBLE-SIDED PATCHWORK TOTE #4

Jewelry & Fashion

11 x 14 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

Eliza Fernand is an interdisciplinary artist working in fibers, sculptures, prose, video and sound. An teaching artist at Marwen, instructor of first-year courses at SAIC, and teacher of queer quilting workshops in their Rogers Park studio, Eliza sees teaching and co-learning as a large part of their creative practice. In artmaking and in teaching. Their tote bags are hand-made with sturdy canvas with reinforced encased seams and soft leather straps, each side is adorned with a one-of-a-kind appliqué patch.

Website: elizafernand.com - https://elizafernand.com

Instagram: @queer.quilting.chi

Eliza Fernand

DOUBLE-SIDED PATCHWORK TOTE #5

Jewelry & Fashion

11 x 14 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

Eliza Fernand is an interdisciplinary artist working in fibers, sculptures, prose, video and sound. An teaching artist at Marwen, instructor of first-year courses at SAIC, and teacher of queer quilting workshops in their Rogers Park studio, Eliza sees teaching and co-learning as a large part of their creative practice. In artmaking and in teaching. Their tote bags are hand-made with sturdy canvas with reinforced encased seams and soft leather straps, each side is adorned with a one-of-a-kind appliqué patch.

Website: elizafernand.com - https://elizafernand.com

Instagram: @queer.quilting.chi

Eliza Fernand

DOUBLE-SIDED PATCHWORK TOTE #6

Jewelry & Fashion

11 x 14 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

Eliza Fernand is an interdisciplinary artist working in fibers, sculptures, prose, video and sound. An teaching artist at Marwen, instructor of first-year courses at SAIC, and teacher of queer quilting workshops in their Rogers Park studio, Eliza sees teaching and co-learning as a large part of their creative practice. In artmaking and in teaching. Their tote bags are hand-made with sturdy canvas with reinforced encased seams and soft leather straps, each side is adorned with a one-of-a-kind appliqué patch.

Website: elizafernand.com - https://elizafernand.com

Instagram: @queer.quilting.chi

Eric

Looking for Berries

Painting

14 x 17 in.

Artist Bio

Eric Tran is a Marwen alum, graduate of the Marwen Emerging Teaching Artist (META) program, and Teaching artist with a focus on nature, architecture, and the intersections between them.

Kennon Reinard

Blue Line

Photography

8 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I've been camera happy since elementary school. I kick myself when I miss "the shot" and always have a charged phone. I aim to capture little moments that make our everyday a bit more colorful, hilarious, or magical.

Kennon Reinard

Beverly

Photography

8 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I've been camera happy since elementary school. I kick myself when I miss "the shot" and always have a charged phone. I aim to capture little moments that make our everyday a bit more colorful, hilarious, or magical.

Kennon Reinard

Portage Park

Photography

8 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I've been camera happy since elementary school. I kick myself when I miss "the shot" and always have a charged phone. I aim to capture little moments that make our everyday a bit more colorful, hilarious, or magical.

Kennon Reinard

Edgewater

Photography

8 x 10 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I've been camera happy since elementary school. I kick myself when I miss "the shot" and always have a charged phone. I aim to capture little moments that make our everyday a bit more colorful, hilarious, or magical.

Adabelle Martinez

Nature Walk

Painting

22 x 28 x 3/4 in.

Artist Bio

This summer has taught me many lessons about how I see and express the world around me, and along the way, I found inspiration in my emotions, the energy of my brushstrokes, and the symbolism animals hold. As I explored these ideas through each piece, I began to see how art can transform personal experiences, memories, and emotions into stories of change, resilience, curiosity, and self-discovery.

My largest piece is inspired by my late bunny (Fridita) my companion of ten years, whose passing this summer led me to reflect on the passage of time and transformation. For this canvas, I envisioned a mystical forest. I chose the main hue of the painting for its symbolism and deep-rooted connection to mystery and wonder. To amplify this idea, I experimented with my brushes to create a variety of soft and sharp edges.

For my second-largest painting, I explored the theme of wilderness. Wolves often symbolize freedom, strategy, and resilience, qualities I wanted to capture through the subject as a pathfinder navigating an abstract forest.

Lastly, for my smallest work, I decided to stray from the forest theme. In truth, there are few obvious similarities between a fox and a quilt, but I found this contrast intriguing and saw an opportunity to explore storytelling. Foxes are known for their ability to hide, symbolizing stealth and subtle movement. I was particularly drawn to the idea of a fox's curiosity overcoming its solitary nature, compelling it to investigate what lies beyond its surroundings.

Instagram: @clair.voyances

Adabelle Martinez

Picnic Wonder

Painting

12 x 24 x 1 1/2 in.

Artist Bio

This summer has taught me many lessons about how I see and express the world around me, and along the way, I found inspiration in my emotions, the energy of my brushstrokes, and the symbolism animals hold. As I explored these ideas through each piece, I began to see how art can transform personal experiences, memories, and emotions into stories of change, resilience, curiosity, and self-discovery.

My largest piece is inspired by my late bunny (Fridita) my companion of ten years, whose passing this summer led me to reflect on the passage of time and transformation. For this canvas, I envisioned a mystical forest. I chose the main hue of the painting for its symbolism and deep-rooted connection to mystery and wonder. To amplify this idea, I experimented with my brushes to create a variety of soft and sharp edges.

For my second-largest painting, I explored the theme of wilderness. Wolves often symbolize freedom, strategy, and resilience, qualities I wanted to capture through the subject as a pathfinder navigating an abstract forest.

Lastly, for my smallest work, I decided to stray from the forest theme. In truth, there are few obvious similarities between a fox and a quilt, but I found this contrast intriguing and saw an opportunity to explore storytelling. Foxes are known for their ability to hide, symbolizing stealth and subtle movement. I was particularly drawn to the idea of a fox's curiosity overcoming its solitary nature, compelling it to investigate what lies beyond its surroundings.

Instagram: @clair.voyances

Adabelle Martinez

Arcane Grove

Painting

24 x 36 x 1 1/2 in.

Artist Bio

This summer has taught me many lessons about how I see and express the world around me, and along the way, I found inspiration in my emotions, the energy of my brushstrokes, and the symbolism animals hold. As I explored these ideas through each piece, I began to see how art can transform personal experiences, memories, and emotions into stories of change, resilience, curiosity, and self-discovery.

My largest piece is inspired by my late bunny (Fridita) my companion of ten years, whose passing this summer led me to reflect on the passage of time and transformation. For this canvas, I envisioned a mystical forest. I chose the main hue of the painting for its symbolism and deep-rooted connection to mystery and wonder. To amplify this idea, I experimented with my brushes to create a variety of soft and sharp edges.

For my second-largest painting, I explored the theme of wilderness. Wolves often symbolize freedom, strategy, and resilience, qualities I wanted to capture through the subject as a pathfinder navigating an abstract forest.

Lastly, for my smallest work, I decided to stray from the forest theme. In truth, there are few obvious similarities between a fox and a quilt, but I found this contrast intriguing and saw an opportunity to explore storytelling. Foxes are known for their ability to hide, symbolizing stealth and subtle movement. I was particularly drawn to the idea of a fox's curiosity overcoming its solitary nature, compelling it to investigate what lies beyond its surroundings.

Instagram: @clair.voyances

Cuyler Estrada

Abomination

Sculpture

12 x 12 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

I am a 13yo 8th grader who enjoys making creatures out of foil.

Instagram: @foilversecreations

Cuyler Estrada

Fist Crusher

Sculpture

12 x 12 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

I am a 13yo 8th grader who enjoys making creatures out of foil.

Instagram: @foilversecreations

Cuyler Estrada

Prototype #1

Sculpture

12 x 12 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

I am a 13yo 8th grader who enjoys making creatures out of foil.

Instagram: @foilversecreations

Cuyler Estrada

Ink Demon

Sculpture

12 x 12 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

I am a 13yo 8th grader who enjoys making creatures out of foil.

Instagram: @foilversecreations

Stephanie Garland

Keep Getting Up

Painting

20 x 20 x .5 in.

Artist Bio

Stef Skills is a Chicago artist, educator and activist with a passion public art. In her

nearly 30-year career she has established herself as a prominent female voice and

leader in the local and international graffiti arts community. Stef's public art and

commissioned works can be found throughout the city as well as in New York,

Pittsburgh, London, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Miami, Visalia (CA), Barcelona,

Mexico City, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. She has also held residencies

and been a featured artist in gallery shows, panels, exhibitions, and festivals in many

of these respective cities. Stef's artwork and impact have been featured Graffiti

Women (Abrams 2006), Heart & Soul (Younity 2008) and the History of American Graffiti

(Harper Collins 2011) and as part of The Chicago Reader's 2014 People Issue. She is a

recent recipient of a 3Arts Spark grant (2022) and currently included on the Chicago

Public Art Prequalified Artist List. She continues to develop work that combines street

art elements with botanical illustration typical of her Costa Rican heritage.

Website: Stefskils.art - https://Stefskils.art

Instagram: @stefskills

Stephanie Garland

Life

Painting

24 x 24 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Stef Skills is a Chicago artist, educator and activist with a passion public art. In her

nearly 30-year career she has established herself as a prominent female voice and

leader in the local and international graffiti arts community. Stef's public art and

commissioned works can be found throughout the city as well as in New York,

Pittsburgh, London, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Miami, Visalia (CA), Barcelona,

Mexico City, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. She has also held residencies

and been a featured artist in gallery shows, panels, exhibitions, and festivals in many

of these respective cities. Stef's artwork and impact have been featured Graffiti

Women (Abrams 2006), Heart & Soul (Younity 2008) and the History of American Graffiti

(Harper Collins 2011) and as part of The Chicago Reader's 2014 People Issue. She is a

recent recipient of a 3Arts Spark grant (2022) and currently included on the Chicago

Public Art Prequalified Artist List. She continues to develop work that combines street

art elements with botanical illustration typical of her Costa Rican heritage.

Website: Stefskils.art - https://Stefskils.art

Instagram: @stefskills

Stephanie Garland

This Motha Flowa

Mixed Media

20 x 20 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Stef Skills is a Chicago artist, educator and activist with a passion public art. In her

nearly 30-year career she has established herself as a prominent female voice and

leader in the local and international graffiti arts community. Stef's public art and

commissioned works can be found throughout the city as well as in New York,

Pittsburgh, London, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Miami, Visalia (CA), Barcelona,

Mexico City, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. She has also held residencies

and been a featured artist in gallery shows, panels, exhibitions, and festivals in many

of these respective cities. Stef's artwork and impact have been featured Graffiti

Women (Abrams 2006), Heart & Soul (Younity 2008) and the History of American Graffiti

(Harper Collins 2011) and as part of The Chicago Reader's 2014 People Issue. She is a

recent recipient of a 3Arts Spark grant (2022) and currently included on the Chicago

Public Art Prequalified Artist List. She continues to develop work that combines street

art elements with botanical illustration typical of her Costa Rican heritage.

Website: Stefskils.art - https://Stefskils.art

Instagram: @stefskills

Stephanie Garland

Foreva Eva

Mixed Media

20 x 20 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

Stef Skills is a Chicago artist, educator and activist with a passion public art. In her

nearly 30-year career she has established herself as a prominent female voice and

leader in the local and international graffiti arts community. Stef's public art and

commissioned works can be found throughout the city as well as in New York,

Pittsburgh, London, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Miami, Visalia (CA), Barcelona,

Mexico City, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. She has also held residencies

and been a featured artist in gallery shows, panels, exhibitions, and festivals in many

of these respective cities. Stef's artwork and impact have been featured Graffiti

Women (Abrams 2006), Heart & Soul (Younity 2008) and the History of American Graffiti

(Harper Collins 2011) and as part of The Chicago Reader's 2014 People Issue. She is a

recent recipient of a 3Arts Spark grant (2022) and currently included on the Chicago

Public Art Prequalified Artist List. She continues to develop work that combines street

art elements with botanical illustration typical of her Costa Rican heritage.

Website: Stefskils.art - https://Stefskils.art

Instagram: @stefskills

Hekter

Hope is Golden

Painting

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

I am

I am from Spray paint

From hot pinks and aerosol smells

I am from booming sound systems playing records

(Colorful, rhythmic

Even my plants sway)

I am from Hibiscus flowers

The Ahuehuete tree

Whose roots hold many stories of our antepasados

Yo so hijo del Sol y QuetzalcÃÆ'3atl

de GonzÃÆ'Ã'¡lez y Cruz

I am from Hoping and Dreaming

From " I know I can, be what I wanna be

If I work hard at it, I'll be where I wanna be"

I am from Breakdancing and graffiti jams

throughout Chi City

I am from the Almighty Spray Brigade and Brickheadz crew

Rocking burners from walls to trains and down-rocking to break beats

From the age of 10

Now we are celebrating 50 years of HIP HOP culture

40 years in the game and still counting

"Don't stop the body rock"

I am HIP HOP

Hope In Progress and Honoring Our People we are Healthy Independent People Helping Other People

Instagram: @Hekter23

Hekter

Hope in Blue

Painting

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

I am

I am from Spray paint

From hot pinks and aerosol smells

I am from booming sound systems playing records

(Colorful, rhythmic

Even my plants sway)

I am from Hibiscus flowers

The Ahuehuete tree

Whose roots hold many stories of our antepasados

Yo so hijo del Sol y QuetzalcÃÆ'3atl

de GonzÃÆ'Ã'¡lez y Cruz

I am from Hoping and Dreaming

From " I know I can, be what I wanna be

If I work hard at it, I'll be where I wanna be"

I am from Breakdancing and graffiti jams

throughout Chi City

I am from the Almighty Spray Brigade and Brickheadz crew

Rocking burners from walls to trains and down-rocking to break beats

From the age of 10

Now we are celebrating 50 years of HIP HOP culture

40 years in the game and still counting

"Don't stop the body rock"

I am HIP HOP

Hope In Progress and Honoring Our People we are Healthy Independent People Helping Other People

Instagram: @Hekter23

Hekter

Hope in Bronze

Painting

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

I am

I am from Spray paint

From hot pinks and aerosol smells

I am from booming sound systems playing records

(Colorful, rhythmic

Even my plants sway)

I am from Hibiscus flowers

The Ahuehuete tree

Whose roots hold many stories of our antepasados

Yo so hijo del Sol y QuetzalcÃÆ'3atl

de GonzÃÆ'Ã'¡lez y Cruz

I am from Hoping and Dreaming

From " I know I can, be what I wanna be

If I work hard at it, I'll be where I wanna be"

I am from Breakdancing and graffiti jams

throughout Chi City

I am from the Almighty Spray Brigade and Brickheadz crew

Rocking burners from walls to trains and down-rocking to break beats

From the age of 10

Now we are celebrating 50 years of HIP HOP culture

40 years in the game and still counting

"Don't stop the body rock"

I am HIP HOP

Hope In Progress and Honoring Our People we are Healthy Independent People Helping Other People

Instagram: @Hekter23

Chiara

Red, White and Blue

Mixed Media

6.5 x 15 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

Hi. My name is Chiara. I'm 11 years old. I love to make new things, experiment with different ideas, and I also like to write stories. I have used a lot of mediums, such as wood, yarn, paint, markers, crayons, colored pencils, drawing pencils, pens, and I think that's it. My favorites are probably markers, yarn, pens, and wood.

Chiara

Waves in Wood

Mixed Media

2.5 x 8 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

Hi. My name is Chiara. I'm 11 years old. I love to make new things, experiment with different ideas, and I also like to write stories. I have used a lot of mediums, such as wood, yarn, paint, markers, crayons, colored pencils, drawing pencils, pens, and I think that's it. My favorites are probably markers, yarn, pens, and wood.

Chiara

Turtle

Fiber Arts & Textiles

5 x 5 x 6 in.

Artist Bio

Hi. My name is Chiara. I'm 11 years old. I love to make new things, experiment with different ideas, and I also like to write stories. I have used a lot of mediums, such as wood, yarn, paint, markers, crayons, colored pencils, drawing pencils, pens, and I think that's it. My favorites are probably markers, yarn, pens, and wood.

Chiara

Purple Storm

Fiber Art & Textiles

12 x 60 in.

Artist Bio

Hi. My name is Chiara. I'm 11 years old. I love to make new things, experiment with different ideas, and I also like to write stories. I have used a lot of mediums, such as wood, yarn, paint, markers, crayons, colored pencils, drawing pencils, pens, and I think that's it. My favorites are probably markers, yarn, pens, and wood.

Charlotte

Blue, Purple, and Pink Beanie

Fiber Art & Textiles

7.5 x 7 x 7.5 in.

Artist Bio

I've been crocheting for 4 years and my work has visibly improved over that time period. I like to crochet hats and cute animals, plus occasionally a purse. When I crochet I don't use a pattern which makes my work different because it is not always perfect and gives my creations personality. When I see a cute crochet animal that I like I use it as inspiration for a new project. I think my creations are very creative and cute, and I hope other people see them as I do.

Charlotte

Barry the Bear

Fiber Art & Textiles

11 x 7 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

I've been crocheting for 4 years and my work has visibly improved over that time period. I like to crochet hats and cute animals, plus occasionally a purse. When I crochet I don't use a pattern which makes my work different because it is not always perfect and gives my creations personality. When I see a cute crochet animal that I like I use it as inspiration for a new project. I think my creations are very creative and cute, and I hope other people see them as I do.

Charlotte

Otto the Ocopus

Fiber Art & Textiles

5.5 x 4 x 4 in.

Artist Bio

I've been crocheting for 4 years and my work has visibly improved over that time period. I like to crochet hats and cute animals, plus occasionally a purse. When I crochet I don't use a pattern which makes my work different because it is not always perfect and gives my creations personality. When I see a cute crochet animal that I like I use it as inspiration for a new project. I think my creations are very creative and cute, and I hope other people see them as I do.

Charlotte

White stocking hat with blue pompom

Fiber Art & Textiles

7 x 7 x 7 in.

Artist Bio

I've been crocheting for 4 years and my work has visibly improved over that time period. I like to crochet hats and cute animals, plus occasionally a purse. When I crochet I don't use a pattern which makes my work different because it is not always perfect and gives my creations personality. When I see a cute crochet animal that I like I use it as inspiration for a new project. I think my creations are very creative and cute, and I hope other people see them as I do.

Shante

Axolotl plush

Fiber Art & Textiles

7.5 x 2 x 2 in.

Artist Bio

This is a sushi sculpture I made in my first Marwen class .

Shante

sushi sculpture

Sculpture

3.5 x 9 x 6.5 in.

Artist Bio

This is a sushi sculpture I made in my.first Marwen class .

Ben "Benerator" Nunez

"Scrappers" custom prototype

Sculpture

Big - 5 x 5 x 2.5 in. Small - 3.5 x 3.75 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

My name is Ben Nunez (known in some circles as "Benerator"), and I'm an illustrator and graphic artist. I've been working in the casino gaming industry for many years, helping to design and produce artwork for slot machines available worldwide.

I'm a Marwen alumni, having taken classes during my high school years in the late 80's, right around the time of the organization's inception. I'm also the proud parent of a Marwen student, and I'm happy that the opportunities available to my kids have grown considerably compared to when I participated.

I'm neurodivergent, and one of my special interests is robots; I draw them all the time, and have amassed a sizable collection of robot toys over the years. I'm currently invested in developing a line of 3D-printed robot art toys based on my own designs.

Website: instagram.com/benerator - https://instagram.com/benerator

Instagram: @benerator

Ben "Benerator" Nunez

"M.A.R.10 version 2.0"

Sculpture

5.25 x 5.5 x 4.5 in.

Artist Bio

My name is Ben Nunez (known in some circles as "Benerator"), and I'm an illustrator and graphic artist. I've been working in the casino gaming industry for many years, helping to design and produce artwork for slot machines available worldwide.

I'm a Marwen alumni, having taken classes during my high school years in the late 80's, right around the time of the organization's inception. I'm also the proud parent of a Marwen student, and I'm happy that the opportunities available to my kids have grown considerably compared to when I participated.

I'm neurodivergent, and one of my special interests is robots; I draw them all the time, and have amassed a sizable collection of robot toys over the years. I'm currently invested in developing a line of 3D-printed robot art toys based on my own designs.

Website: instagram.com/benerator - https://instagram.com/benerator

Instagram: @benerator

Isabella

Hand Painted Hamilton Shoes

Fashion

Women's size 8, men's size 6

Artist Bio

I have been crocheting for about five years. I have recently started hand painting shoes. I love to make textile art. Additionally, I love to make miniature house's as well as crochet projects. I recently made Hamilton shoes and I have also made a few blankets. When I have artists block I love to listen to Hamilton, and this helps me focus an inspire me. I recently got into hand painting shoes and I really enjoy it. Over the next school year I hope to continue creating art projects.

Isabella

Bb8 from Star Wars

Fiber Art & Textiles

5 x 7 x 5 in.

Artist Bio

I have been crocheting for about five years. I have recently started hand painting shoes. I love to make textile art. Additionally, I love to make miniature house's as well as crochet projects. I recently made Hamilton shoes and I have also made a few blankets. When I have artists block I love to listen to Hamilton, and this helps me focus an inspire me. I recently got into hand painting shoes and I really enjoy it. Over the next school year I hope to continue creating art projects.

Isabella

Crochet Balloon Animal

Fiber Art & Textiles

7 1/2 x 9 x 8 in.

Artist Bio

I have been crocheting for about five years. I have recently started hand painting shoes. I love to make textile art. Additionally, I love to make miniature house's as well as crochet projects. I recently made Hamilton shoes and I have also made a few blankets. When I have artists block I love to listen to Hamilton, and this helps me focus an inspire me. I recently got into hand painting shoes and I really enjoy it. Over the next school year I hope to continue creating art projects.

Isabella

Crochet blanket

Fiber Art & Textiles

48 x 50 in.

Artist Bio

I have been crocheting for about five years. I have recently started hand painting shoes. I love to make textile art. Additionally, I love to make miniature house's as well as crochet projects. I recently made Hamilton shoes and I have also made a few blankets. When I have artists block I love to listen to Hamilton, and this helps me focus an inspire me. I recently got into hand painting shoes and I really enjoy it. Over the next school year I hope to continue creating art projects.

Erica Scott

Dream Plushies - Good Luck Fish and Strawberry

Sculpture

Fish 5 x 7 x 2 Strawberry 7 x 5 x 2

Artist Bio

Erica is a multidisciplinary artist and teaching artist from Chicago's South Side. Inspired early by backstage access to theater productions through her father, Erica's journey began with photography and evolved into drawing and painting. A proud alum of Gallery 37 and After School Matters, she later earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Erica now teaches with programs like Marwen and ASM while continuing to model, vend, and exhibit her work throughout the city. Her practice is rooted in community, creativity, and giving back to the spaces that shaped her.

Instagram: @bl00dydreamer

Erica Scott

Dream Plushies -Word Plushies

Sculpture

Be You 6.5 x 5 x 2 The End 7 x 3.5 x 2 Dream 10.5 x 6 x 3.5

Artist Bio

Erica is a multidisciplinary artist and teaching artist from Chicago's South Side. Inspired early by backstage access to theater productions through her father, Erica's journey began with photography and evolved into drawing and painting. A proud alum of Gallery 37 and After School Matters, she later earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Erica now teaches with programs like Marwen and ASM while continuing to model, vend, and exhibit her work throughout the city. Her practice is rooted in community, creativity, and giving back to the spaces that shaped her.

Instagram: @bl00dydreamer

Erica Scott

Dream Plushies - 2 Mouth Breathers

Sculpture

sm: 5 x 3 x 2 Lg: 8.5 x 5.5 x 3

Artist Bio

Erica is a multidisciplinary artist and teaching artist from Chicago's South Side. Inspired early by backstage access to theater productions through her father, Erica's journey began with photography and evolved into drawing and painting. A proud alum of Gallery 37 and After School Matters, she later earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Erica now teaches with programs like Marwen and ASM while continuing to model, vend, and exhibit her work throughout the city. Her practice is rooted in community, creativity, and giving back to the spaces that shaped her.

Instagram: @bl00dydreamer

Erica Scott

Dream Plushies - 3 Mini Eggs

Sculpture

3.5 x 3 x 1.5 in.

Artist Bio

Erica is a multidisciplinary artist and teaching artist from Chicago's South Side. Inspired early by backstage access to theater productions through her father, Erica's journey began with photography and evolved into drawing and painting. A proud alum of Gallery 37 and After School Matters, she later earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Erica now teaches with programs like Marwen and ASM while continuing to model, vend, and exhibit her work throughout the city. Her practice is rooted in community, creativity, and giving back to the spaces that shaped her.

Instagram: @bl00dydreamer

Brayton

Curled up

Ceramic

8.5 x 9 x 10in

Artist Bio

Hi, I'm Brayton! An interdisciplinary artist that is currently focusing in ceramics. My work can best. be described as whimsical anthropomorphic sea creatures. All proceeds go to my future clowning carreer!

Instagram: @Braytondb

Brayton

Jester

Ceramic

8.5 x 9 x 10in

Artist Bio

Hi, I'm Brayton! An interdisciplinary artist that is currently focusing in ceramics. My work can best. be described as whimsical anthropomorphic sea creatures. All proceeds go to my future clowning carreer!

Instagram: @Braytondb

Brayton

Jug

Ceramic

6x7.5x9in

Artist Bio

Hi, I'm Brayton! An interdisciplinary artist that is currently focusing in ceramics. My work can best. be described as whimsical anthropomorphic sea creatures. All proceeds go to my future clowning carreer!

Instagram: @Braytondb

Brayton

VII of Swords

Printmaking

9 x 12 in.

Artist Bio

Hi, I'm Brayton! An interdisciplinary artist that is currently focusing in ceramics. My work can best. be described as whimsical anthropomorphic sea creatures. All proceeds go to my future clowning carreer!

Instagram: @Braytondb

Yolitzin Dominguez

Sed

Painting

36 x 48 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

As a self-taught artist, I embark on a creative odyssey, exploring the realms of surrealism through the medium of portraiture. Growing up as a first-generation Mexican woman in the vibrant city of Chicago, my artistic expression serves as a reflection of my unique experiences, cultural heritage, and personal growth.

Surrealism becomes the language through which I weave together the threads of reality and imagination. Drawing inspiration from dreams, memories, and the duality of existence, I create visual narratives that transcend the boundaries of the tangible world. Within the surreal landscapes of my portraits, viewers are invited to question their own perception of reality and delve into the depths of the subconscious.

Color plays a pivotal role in my work, as I employ a vibrant and evocative palette to infuse each piece with emotive energy. Warm earth tones intermingle with rich hues, echoing the multifaceted layers of my cultural background and the vibrant spirit of my heritage. Through the interplay of light and shadow, I aim to capture the essence and complexities of the human soul, evoking a sense of introspection and emotional resonance.

Ultimately, my artistic journey is an ongoing exploration of identity, self-discovery, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. As an artist, I am committed to honing my craft, pushing the boundaries of creativity, and leaving an indelible mark on the art world. Through my surreal portraits, I aspire to create a visual tapestry that resonates with viewers, inviting them to embark on their own introspective voyage and discover the sublime within themselves.

Instagram: @yolitzindominguez

Yolitzin Dominguez

Yuma

Painting

36 x 48 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

As a self-taught artist, I embark on a creative odyssey, exploring the realms of surrealism through the medium of portraiture. Growing up as a first-generation Mexican woman in the vibrant city of Chicago, my artistic expression serves as a reflection of my unique experiences, cultural heritage, and personal growth.

Surrealism becomes the language through which I weave together the threads of reality and imagination. Drawing inspiration from dreams, memories, and the duality of existence, I create visual narratives that transcend the boundaries of the tangible world. Within the surreal landscapes of my portraits, viewers are invited to question their own perception of reality and delve into the depths of the subconscious.

Color plays a pivotal role in my work, as I employ a vibrant and evocative palette to infuse each piece with emotive energy. Warm earth tones intermingle with rich hues, echoing the multifaceted layers of my cultural background and the vibrant spirit of my heritage. Through the interplay of light and shadow, I aim to capture the essence and complexities of the human soul, evoking a sense of introspection and emotional resonance.

Ultimately, my artistic journey is an ongoing exploration of identity, self-discovery, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. As an artist, I am committed to honing my craft, pushing the boundaries of creativity, and leaving an indelible mark on the art world. Through my surreal portraits, I aspire to create a visual tapestry that resonates with viewers, inviting them to embark on their own introspective voyage and discover the sublime within themselves.

Instagram: @yolitzindominguez

Mayah Espinoza

Through the river

Mixed Media

10 x 8 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I am a young artist, currently still learning some basics of art. I am truly passionate about art and would like to someday perhaps teach art. I sketch out a drawing at least everyday. Making art of either my favorite things to draw, or based on thing I like (artist, colors, etc)

Mayah Espinoza

Happy Sun, Sad Moon

Painting

14 x 11 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I am a young artist, currently still learning some basics of art. I am truly passionate about art and would like to someday perhaps teach art. I sketch out a drawing at least everyday. Making art of either my favorite things to draw, or based on thing I like (artist, colors, etc)

Luis Ponce

Untitled

Painting

19 x 15 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Hello, I want to be a great artist one day, the work I am showing here is my latest and best work so far. If you can, check out my website or socials for upcoming work, thank you.

Website: Luisponceartist.com - https://Luisponceartist.com

Instagram: @Luisponceartist

Luis Ponce

assembly line manufactured product

Fiber Art & Textiles

34 x 28 x 0.2 in.

Artist Bio

Hello, I want to be a great artist one day, the work I am showing here is my latest and best work so far. If you can, check out my website or socials for upcoming work, thank you.

Website: Luisponceartist.com - https://Luisponceartist.com

Instagram: @Luisponceartist

Luis Ponce

Untitled

Painting

15 x 19 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Hello, I want to be a great artist one day, the work I am showing here is my latest and best work so far. If you can, check out my website or socials for upcoming work, thank you.

Website: Luisponceartist.com - https://Luisponceartist.com

Instagram: @Luisponceartist

Luis Ponce

Untitled

Painting

15 x 19.0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Hello, I want to be a great artist one day, the work I am showing here is my latest and best work so far. If you can, check out my website or socials for upcoming work, thank you.

Website: Luisponceartist.com - https://Luisponceartist.com

Instagram: @Luisponceartist

Katty

Sweet Summer Breeze

Painting

14 x 18 in.

Artist Bio

My name is Katy, and I am an artist deeply passionate about nature, which serves as the primary source of inspiration for my work. I specialize in oil painting and pencil drawing techniques, exploring textures and landscapes. Throughout my creative journey, I have had the invaluable and unconditional support of Marwen, whose constant presence and encouragement drive me every day to keep creating and expanding my art

Katty

Bloom

Painting

13 x 17 in.

Artist Bio

My name is Katy, and I am an artist deeply passionate about nature, which serves as the primary source of inspiration for my work. I specialize in oil painting and pencil drawing techniques, exploring textures and landscapes. Throughout my creative journey, I have had the invaluable and unconditional support of Marwen, whose constant presence and encouragement drive me every day to keep creating and expanding my art

Katty

Eternity

Drawing

26 x 22 in.

Artist Bio

My name is Katy, and I am an artist deeply passionate about nature, which serves as the primary source of inspiration for my work. I specialize in oil painting and pencil drawing techniques, exploring textures and landscapes. Throughout my creative journey, I have had the invaluable and unconditional support of Marwen, whose constant presence and encouragement drive me every day to keep creating and expanding my art.

Katty

Timeless Love

Painting

22 x 15.5 in.

Artist Bio

My name is Katy, and I am an artist deeply passionate about nature, which serves as the primary source of inspiration for my work. I specialize in oil painting and pencil drawing techniques, exploring textures and landscapes. Throughout my creative journey, I have had the invaluable and unconditional support of Marwen, whose constant presence and encouragement drive me every day to keep creating and expanding my art

Isabella Scott

Digital Illustration

10 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

Isabella Scott is an illustrator and fine artist from Winnebago, Illinois. She currently lives in Chicago. She has created a wide range of art in a variety of mediums from ballpoint pen to photography. She loves creating a world where she combines fact and fantasy. She has dedicated her career to creating diverse and inclusive work that celebrates the uniqueness of everyone and the world around her.

Isabella's work has been seen in galleries, magazines, murals, and editorial publications. Her strong understanding of visual storytelling has helped her create unique, diverse illustrations that have been on display all throughout Chicago and even internationally in Korea. Her work has been featured in the Chicago Reader and Southside Weekly. She has been in numerous gallery shows including Columbia's March of Mini's, Portrait Show, and Illustrate the Vote. She also is a budding muralist with her latest mural right across Grant Park as a part of the Wabash Art Corridors.

Isabella is determined to make a difference and plans to continue making work that is diverse and inclusive that celebrates the world around her.

Website: https://www.isabellascott.net/

Instagram: @theartbyizzie

Isabella Scott

whatever

Digital Illustration

11 x 14 in.

Artist Bio

Isabella Scott is an illustrator and fine artist from Winnebago, Illinois. She currently lives in Chicago. She has created a wide range of art in a variety of mediums from ballpoint pen to photography. She loves creating a world where she combines fact and fantasy. She has dedicated her career to creating diverse and inclusive work that celebrates the uniqueness of everyone and the world around her.

Isabella's work has been seen in galleries, magazines, murals, and editorial publications. Her strong understanding of visual storytelling has helped her create unique, diverse illustrations that have been on display all throughout Chicago and even internationally in Korea. Her work has been featured in the Chicago Reader and Southside Weekly. She has been in numerous gallery shows including Columbia's March of Mini's, Portrait Show, and Illustrate the Vote. She also is a budding muralist with her latest mural right across Grant Park as a part of the Wabash Art Corridors.

Isabella is determined to make a difference and plans to continue making work that is diverse and inclusive that celebrates the world around her.

Website: https://www.isabellascott.net/

Instagram: @theartbyizzie

Isabella Scott

Eyes Everywhere

Digital Illustration

10 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

Isabella Scott is an illustrator and fine artist from Winnebago, Illinois. She currently lives in Chicago. She has created a wide range of art in a variety of mediums from ballpoint pen to photography. She loves creating a world where she combines fact and fantasy. She has dedicated her career to creating diverse and inclusive work that celebrates the uniqueness of everyone and the world around her.

Isabella's work has been seen in galleries, magazines, murals, and editorial publications. Her strong understanding of visual storytelling has helped her create unique, diverse illustrations that have been on display all throughout Chicago and even internationally in Korea. Her work has been featured in the Chicago Reader and Southside Weekly. She has been in numerous gallery shows including Columbia's March of Mini's, Portrait Show, and Illustrate the Vote. She also is a budding muralist with her latest mural right across Grant Park as a part of the Wabash Art Corridors.

Isabella is determined to make a difference and plans to continue making work that is diverse and inclusive that celebrates the world around her.

Website: https://www.isabellascott.net/

Instagram: @theartbyizzie

Isabella Scott

Eye Bows

Digital Illustration

10 x 10 in.

Artist Bio

Isabella Scott is an illustrator and fine artist from Winnebago, Illinois. She currently lives in Chicago. She has created a wide range of art in a variety of mediums from ballpoint pen to photography. She loves creating a world where she combines fact and fantasy. She has dedicated her career to creating diverse and inclusive work that celebrates the uniqueness of everyone and the world around her.

Isabella's work has been seen in galleries, magazines, murals, and editorial publications. Her strong understanding of visual storytelling has helped her create unique, diverse illustrations that have been on display all throughout Chicago and even internationally in Korea. Her work has been featured in the Chicago Reader and Southside Weekly. She has been in numerous gallery shows including Columbia's March of Mini's, Portrait Show, and Illustrate the Vote. She also is a budding muralist with her latest mural right across Grant Park as a part of the Wabash Art Corridors.

Isabella is determined to make a difference and plans to continue making work that is diverse and inclusive that celebrates the world around her.

Website: https://www.isabellascott.net/

Instagram: @theartbyizzie

Sinaan

Friendly Lego Man

Painting

11 x 15 in.

Sinaan

Gigantic Hamburger

Painting

18 x 14 in.

Artist Statement

I made this oil painting in an oil painting class at Marwen and the reason it's a burger is just because that's my favorite food. I've taken a few oil painting classes at Marwen and I'm sending this one in specifically cause it's my favorite painting that I've made so far.

Jackie Reyes

Pollo con Tajadas, Baleadas

Painting

20 x 16 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Jackie Reyes is a South Chicago artist and Marwen alum whose work is inspired by flora and fauna and the urban Chicago life. Her submissions to this years' Marwen Art Fair include "Fast Food" found in downtown Chicago and animals from her Mexican heritage.

Instagram: @jackie_reyes_art

Jackie Reyes

Pasta, Pizza Puff and Fries

Painting

20 x 16 x 0.5 in.

Artist Bio

Jackie Reyes is a South Chicago artist and Marwen alum whose work is inspired by flora and fauna and the urban Chicago life. Her submissions to this years' Marwen Art Fair include "Fast Food" found in downtown Chicago and animals from her Mexican heritage.

Instagram: @jackie_reyes_art

Jackie Reyes

Yellow Bird with Flowers

Drawing

12 x 15 x 1in.

Artist Bio

Jackie Reyes is a South Chicago artist and Marwen alum whose work is inspired by flora and fauna and the urban Chicago life. Her submissions to this years' Marwen Art Fair include "Fast Food" found in downtown Chicago and animals from her Mexican heritage.

Instagram: @jackie_reyes_art

Jackie Reyes

Alebrije Animals: Dog and Duck

Mixed Media

20 x 24 in. each

Artist Bio

Jackie Reyes is a South Chicago artist and Marwen alum whose work is inspired by flora and fauna and the urban Chicago life. Her submissions to this years' Marwen Art Fair include "Fast Food" found in downtown Chicago and animals from her Mexican heritage.

Instagram: @jackie_reyes_art

Rama

Zari

Digital Illustration

17 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

When it comes to expressing myself, it's better to do so through art than words.

Rama

Dizzy

Digital Illustration

17 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

When it comes to expressing myself, it's better to do so through art than words.

Rama

Mariz

Digital Illustration

17 x 11 in.

Artist Bio

When it comes to expressing myself, it's better to do so through art than words.

Rama

Dark Day

Digital Illustration

11 x 9 in.

Artist Bio

When it comes to expressing myself, it's better to do so through art than words.

Jessica Barrera Castro

Chicago

Fiber Art & Textiles

11 x 14 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a queer Mexican multi-disciplinary artist and educator. My work focuses on expressing and exploring my identity as well as reflecting on my childhood growing up as a Mexican-American on the West side of Chicago

Instagram: @Jessybc.26

Jessica Barrera Castro

Chinga la Migra

Fiber Art & Textiles

11 x 14 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

I'm a queer Mexican multi-disciplinary artist and educator. My work focuses on expressing and exploring my identity as well as reflecting on my childhood growing up as a Mexican-American on the West side of Chicago

Instagram: @Jessybc.26

Vicholas

I Seek The Light

Digital Illustration

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

Vic is a proud Mexican & Filipino born and raised in Southside Chicago. At a very young age, Vic has always loved storytelling within cartoons, video games, and movies. Currently, he is an artist that dabbles in acting, filmmaking, play/screenwriting and digital illustration to inspire people to love, reflect, and improve their own well being.

Website: https://www.victordemallari.com/

Instagram: @vexxed_vic

Vicholas

Bad Will Hunting

Digital Illustration

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

Vic is a proud Mexican & Filipino born and raised in Southside Chicago. At a very young age, Vic has always loved storytelling within cartoons, video games, and movies. Currently, he is an artist that dabbles in acting, filmmaking, play/screenwriting and digital illustration to inspire people to love, reflect, and improve their own well being.

Website: https://www.victordemallari.com/

Instagram: @vexxed_vic

Vicholas

Duckbutt 2 with a Haiku

Digital Illustration

12 x 16 in.

Artist Bio

Vic is a proud Mexican & Filipino born and raised in Southside Chicago. At a very young age, Vic has always loved storytelling within cartoons, video games, and movies. Currently, he is an artist that dabbles in acting, filmmaking, play/screenwriting and digital illustration to inspire people to love, reflect, and improve their own well being.

Website: https://www.victordemallari.com/

Instagram: @vexxed_vic

Matoe

[Anoint my head with oil]

Painting

11 x 14 x 1 in.

Artist Bio

[matoe] is a Nigerian-born creative based in Chicago, whose work is shaped by a deep connection to his African heritage, the everyday person, and his environment. Drawing from personal memory and cultural identity, his creative practice blends influence from traditional forms, everyday

experiences, and the unspoken rhythms of home. His work pays homage to cultural heritage and the enduring message instilled by his parents: "Never forget the home from which you came." This principle forms the foundation of his artistic identity and creative path.

His signature style is marked by fluid line work and symbolic and mask-like features that serve as a bridge between past and present. These choices are emotional anchors that connect his internal world with the broader conversation around belonging, perception, and transformation.

Through this visual language, he explores themes of identity, perception, and acceptance inviting dialogue and introspection.

For matoe, art is not only a form of expression, but a necessity-a reflection of self, a way of remembering and processing, and a commitment to staying rooted while growing.

Website: matesandthat.myshopify.com/ - https://matesandthat.myshopify.com/

Instagram: @_matoe

Matoe

[Untitled]

Painting

20 x 20 x 1in.