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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
Above Its Altitude
30 x 40 x 1.5 in.
The Cloud Felt Pain, The Trees Drank It Away
24 x 36 x 1.5 in.
Crossing The Line
36 x 24 x 1.5 in.
Moses Perez
PAZ
10 x 13 x 1.5 in.
Local artist drawing and painting portraits and still Life acrylic paintings and drawings. Also making signs as a local business for 19 years.
Fruit Contestant
11 x 14 x .65 in.
Asha Edwards
Palestinian Fisher Man Risking Life in Apartheid
10 x 10 x 1 in.
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
CIA Popularized Abstract Art to Diminish Socialist Movements. I, Black Socialist, Reclaim.
11 x 9 x 1 in.
Samara
In what moment did I grew?
22 x 18 in.
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.
Hiro
I was never really good with goodbyes.
14 x 10.8 x 1 in.
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.
Scarlett Smith
Ode to Marwen
40 x 30 in.
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.
Penelope Molato
Drum and Phone
11 x 15 in.
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.
Natalia Virafuentes
Rite of Becoming
50 x 27 in.
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
15 x 27 x 0.59 in.
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
Apple in the fields
4 x 4 in.
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
Cezanne Study
12 x 16 in.
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)
18 x 24 x 1.5 in.
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
El Origen de la Grieta (2026)
Higher Love (2026)
8 x 10 x 0.5 in.
Under the Red Moon, She Danced (2026)
Taz shahid
Subway Home
30 x 20 in.
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
Memory of Emotion
12 x 9 in.
The Traveling Musicians
9 x 9.5 in.
Bell Guenther
Echoes of green
12 x 12 x .5 in.
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
Shadows have more to say
Marlet
8 x 8 x 0.5 in.
Lily's Horizon
12 x 12 x 0.1 in.
Nae
Mother and Sons
24 x 24 in.
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
Blossom
24 x 30 in.
Weeping Hot Box
24 x 36 in.
Ring of Fire
Gabriel Mejia
Estamos en la lucha!
20 x 24 in.
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
Clara
Satan and girl
8.9 x 12 in.
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
7 x 5 in.
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.
villanueva
martinez
boyer-silvas
Nay
Untitled #3
16 x 20 in.
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.
Untitled #1
11 x 21 in.
Untitled #2
10 x 10 in.
Ari
Cake and Coffee
8.5 x 8 in.
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
Come To My Garden
9 x 12 in.
Grey Stamper
Pareidolia
10.25 x 8.25 in.
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
Phelan Bitner
You like eggs
5 x 7 in.
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.
Carmen
Beautiful chaos
11 x 5 in.
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
14 x 11 x 1/2 in.
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
Time running out
12 x 9 x 1/16 in.
The city's all wrapped up
Vic
Devoted Love
8 x 8 in.
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.
Razo-Vera
Fearless
20 x 16 x 1 in.
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
Mazer
14 x 11 x 1 in.
Whirlwind
30 x 23.5 x 1 in.
Liz Chisholm
What Does it Say?
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
Bobo
Botanical Muse
22 x 28 x 1 in.
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
A Gental Bloom
20 x 32 in.
A Garden Within
20 x 24 x 1 in.
Remi
War Pigs
20 x 16 x 0.5 in.
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
Your Decision
On the Bound
Love Labours On
24 x 20 x 0.5 in.
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!
Lunar
Love On A Vine
10 in. diameter
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
Lucian Noel
Reunited
11 x 14 in.
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
Untitled (Flow)
24 x 24 x 1
Gabriela Larios
Grow Up
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
Adabelle Martinez
Nature Walk
22 x 28 x 3/4 in.
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
Picnic Wonder
12 x 24 x 1 1/2 in.
Arcane Grove
24 x 36 x 1 1/2 in.
Stephanie Garland
Keep Getting Up
20 x 20 x .5 in.
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
Life
24 x 24 x 1 in.
Hekter
Hope is Golden
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
Hope in Blue
Hope in Bronze
Yolitzin Dominguez
Sed
36 x 48 x 1 in.
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
Yuma
Mayah Espinoza
Happy Sun, Sad Moon
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
19 x 15 x 0.5 in.
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
15 x 19 x 0.5 in.
15 x 19.0.5 in.
Katty
Sweet Summer Breeze
14 x 18 in.
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
Bloom
13 x 17 in.
Timeless Love
22 x 15.5 in.
Sinaan
Friendly Lego Man
Gigantic Hamburger
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
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
Pasta, Pizza Puff and Fries
Matoe
[Anoint my head with oil]
11 x 14 x 1 in.
[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
[Untitled]
20 x 20 x 1in.
[Mister Southside]
18 x 24 x 1 in.
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.
Marz
Wonder Wound
24 x 30 x 1 in.
Free Form Artist born in Chicago. Exploring medium mixing in all art forms possible out of love for art.
Instagram: @mishimarz
Stripedpigeon
Brat
20 x 15 in.
BE WEIRD BE ABSTRACT DO NOT BE EASILY DIGESTIBLE!!
Instagram: @Stripedpigeon
Hello stranger
3 x 3 in.
Flesh
Look Away
14 in. diameter
Lydia
Where Love Can Take You
8 x 10 in.
I am a visual artist and performer born and raised in Chicago. In my mixed media pieces, I pull from my cultural heritage as a Ukrainian-American and current context as a teenager in order to analyze my relationship to the world around me. My practices include oil painting, illustration, analog photography, sewing, printmaking, and sculpting.
Instagram: @lydianvisuals
Old Friends
Nick DiLollo
UH HUH YEAH OK
Nick DiLollo is a cartoonist and designer from Chicago. He works across books, comics, album covers, animation and zines. Humor, discomfort, and surprise are key to his work. Growing up in an unconventional environment, he tells stories by questioning what feels familiar. Nick's work mixes honesty with absurdity, turning everyday moments slightly off-center. Nick has been a featured artist at the American Library Association Conference since 2022, while also being featured in Various ways across the United States. Alongside his independent projects, Nick collaborates with local initiatives and larger brands such as; Disney, Hershey, Smoko, and Crayola, keeping his unique voice at the heart of everything he does.
Website: https://nickdilollo.com/
Instagram: @nickdilollo726
ROSY
Lele doll
My artistic practice is inspired by my love for Mexican art, especially painting and textile traditions. I enjoy exploring color, texture, patterns, and the cultural elements that make Mexican art unique. Through my work, I combine painting and fabric to create pieces that reflect my personal connection to Mexican culture and my appreciation for handmade and traditional artistic techniques. My art is a way for me to express creativity, identity, and the beauty I find in Mexican visual traditions.
Lindsey E. Bates
Not a Lady
Mr. Lindsey E. Bates was born in Lansing, MI moved to Chicago at a young age which is the foundation of his artistic career. Attended Streamwood High School Visual Art Academy. Gained an associates degree in Psychology of Advertising from Elgin Community College. Later graduated with honors earning a BA in Media Arts and Animation at the Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago. Continued my education earning MBA credits with Argosy University.
Receiving a 1st place award from DuSable Museum during their 35th annual Art Fair. My fine artwork has been used for cultural discussions at Citibank, Bridgeport Art Center, DuSable Museum, Illinois School of Psychology, Marwen Institute, Montessori School of Englewood and Plato Middle school. Participated in exhibits, fundraisers and silent auctions across Chicago, Paris, Germany, Barcelona, Spain, California, Uganda, and Nigeria. Where my work finds homes around the world.
My creativity and education has me earned the experience of teaching after school drawing programs. Leading good discourse with students and establishing good classroom management. I transitioned into an in school instructor. Which had me fall in love with teaching. I have taught across the Chicagoland area as well as two months in Guiyang, China. I was gifted a Community Award through the Kokua Education. Employee of the month for Plato Elementary and Art Liaison.
All the while working as a freelance multimedia designer. Constructing brand logos, page layouts, animations, and illustrations for small start ups to Fortune 500 companies across the globe.
Website: www.lindseyebates.com - https://www.lindseyebates.com
Instagram: @ebcre8ive
Ray
Nice, try
24 x 32 x 1 in.
Hello my name is ray I am 16 years old. I have been creating art, since I was 3 years old. My mom is a wonderful retired praise dancer. and my late Dad was a very creative R&B and gospel artist my parents. Encourage Me to let my creativity flow, Through praising. Music, and Art! As a Christian artist. My work reflects My faith. I am grateful, for Marwen's platform & staff. Who helped me to share my art with you all. I hope you enjoy some of my work
Steph Scum Art
Afterthought
54 x 30 in.
Steph Scum is a surrealist Chicago painter and urban arts landscaper. Multimedia psychedelic paintings are loosely based on their communities from both rural and urban cities. Ideas embody high contrast colors, themes of phantasmic horror, mental health, and nature.
"I love creating multi functional art with my hands such as structures/green spaces and painting these archival emotional reflections of life has been so fulfilling for myself and the communities i want to give back to. My Paintings depict stories of resilience and a willingness to understand the strange beauty in the unconventional, the unexplainable nature, and the wonderfully weird.
I am passionate to continue exploring with different mediums, such as digital illustration- to find each creation a new home."
Website: Steph-scum.com - https://Steph-scum.com
Instagram: @steph_scum
Masked Death
42 x 16 in.
Heavy Heart
38 x 18 in.
ScuMushrooms
Damian
"I Love You Bones and All"
16 x 20 x 1 in.
Hi! My name is Damian Reyes. I am a photographer here in Chicago. I started going to Marwen in 2024, but recently, with everything going on here in Chicago and with schoolwork, I haven't been able to go as much anymore. For this year's Art Fair, I will submit one painting. I don't paint much, and I mostly submit photography, but I decided to change it up this year. The painting is HEAVILY inspired by the movie "Bones and All". Since the painting is on a scene of them by almost the end of the movie, sitting close to each other. I decided to paint it in a different style. I really like the "Threshold" option on Photoshop, so I put it through Photoshop and used it as my reference. That's mostly all about it! I hope everybody enjoys it as much as I do. :)
Instagram: @damir3yes, @d4minox
Nina
Sista Sista
36 x 24 in.
Nina is a Chicago-based artist and creative entrepreneur on a journey of turning her passion for art into a growing career. Through Stolen Art Co., she creates colorful artwork, face painting, balloon designs, and creative experiences that bring people together. Her work is inspired by self-expression, creativity, and making art accessible and fun for everyone.
Instagram: @stolenartco
Luxury
Spinderella
Zodiac
October Sharify
If I were to ever leave my house
48 x 36 x .5 in.
October is an oil painter and sculptor based in Chicago, Illinois. Their work tends to be high contrast, surreal, and chromatic, using artificially sweet pinks and dark blues. Their longtime interest in history and theology blends in their work with feminine aesthetics and spiritual imagery. They have an African American and Persian cultural background, and often turns to the visual language of their respective culture's past for inspiration.
Website: https://www.evokechi.com/october-sharify/
Kristina Alday
Sunset on Albany Park
While my usually art of practice and focus on my social media presence is comic and zine making, I also enjoy painting as a second art media. The subject of focus within my paintings are environments. All of the paintings I've made, including the one's I've submit for this Art Fair, are pictures that I've take or photos that my family share to me. Whether it's from my travels to my mother's home country or just taken from right outside my window, I enjoy repainting different environments from my life.
Instagram: @_nocoffeee_
Red Sun in La Paz, El Salvador
Morning at the Kedzie Brown Line
23
14 x 11 in.
Rara
Different dimension
i'm an artist of 24 years and a painter of 3 years. my art is to bring out that authentic wow factor.
Instagram: @rara.artoons
The Woman King
BLK WOMEN
Emily Reynoso Munoz
La Gran Senora
60 x 48 x 1.25 in.
My style consists of a lot of horror, iconography, nature, and magical elements. As of late I've found a lot of inspiration in my experience as an eldest sister and growing up Mexican Catholic. I also enjoy working in a variety of mediums and representing a variety of bodies in my work but focus mainly on oil painting and printmaking.
Website: https://linktr.ee/Paintbristle?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Instagram: @Paintbristle
Michael Almore
Untitled 1
72 x 72 in.
Mike A. is a south side native, expanding their creative horizon that stemmed from a troublesome past searching for self worth through artistic expression. By living the phrase 'use what you got' they were able to spill into many mediums, from digital and murals, to assemblage, music and clothing.More recently taking on charcoal and water colors he is consistently molding and evolving which can be reflected in their works- bringing out the beauty in what's been tossed aside is a favorite pastime of his.
Into the Sunset
25 x 38 in.
Rotations
38. x 25 in.
Reraveled
41 x 25.5 in.
Stefano Ramirez
Painting Study
14 x 14 in.
I'm an alumni of Marwen (2019-2020).. Currently, I'm in my second year of college at the Art Institute of Chicago. I'm interested in traditional drawing and illustration. The artworks presented use mediums that I haven't used before and have learned during my time of SAIC (micron pens, charcoal, ink, and paint.)
Instagram: @tefanosay92706
Mikayla Williams-Wise
Rise with the sun
Hi! My name is Mikayla. I have been going to Marwen for about 4 years. It is one of my favorite places to be and I LOVE making art here. I do many different art forms, but I mainly do digital art, painting, and work with markers. The main thing I draw is people. I also have my own sticker business called KayKayDoodlez. making art is one of my favorite things to do and I'm SO happy to be here!
Instagram: @KayKayDoodlez
Waterfall Dreams
Alissa
Elpenor
Hello! My name is Alissa and my paintings are based on European culture. Two of my paintings ( The First Olive Tree and Elpenor) are based on Greek myths that I am very fond of. My other one, called Cinque Terre, is based on the Italian City, which captured my eyes based on its beautiful colors. I hope you really enjoy them!
Instagram: @cute.artsa
The First Olive Tree
Cinque Terre
Panagiota Valkanas
Deuces
12 x 36 in.
I am a first-generation American and traditional and digital artist operating out of Chicago. With degrees in Film and Biology and over 10 years in arts education, my work is inspired by science, history, culture, and an understanding that what we consume and create exists in a broader context of impact on our communities and shared planet.
Website: panagiotavalkanas.studio - https://panagiotavalkanas.studio
Devotion
Cassandra Schifano
You said Sunshine!
11.5 x 8 in.
Cassandra Schifano is Midwest born and raised artist and art instructor. She received her MFA in Studio Arts (Sculpture) from the University of Notre Dame. Her BFA study was at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Ceramics & Fiber Arts. Her sculpture practice focuses on textile processes as a medium to explore the body and memory. Her painting and mosaic work echo these same processes. Cassandra teaches at various locations throughout the Chicago area including the Chicago Mosaic School amongst others.
Egg Body
7.5 x 5.75 in.
Together Forever
Clover Body
Maggie Roche
Bridge
Maggie Roche is a 16 year-old local artist with a love for landscape, painting, and all art. She is a passionate and eager young artist, ready to start new journeys and learn new things. She is happy to be able to make art in any capacity. She hopes to continue making art in the future and as a career.
1871
Arance
Capri Summer
Celina Garduno
Distant Land
Celina Garduno is a Chicago artist focused on making art that merges the fantastical with all things colorful.
Website: www.celinagarduno.net - https://www.celinagarduno.net
Instagram: @sarcelle_art
Meadow
20 x 16 in.
Pink Haze
Sunset
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