3418 W Armitage Ave Logan Square

Monica Gonzalez

Chicago based, mixed media collage artist. self-taught and inspired by metaphysics, much of her art is an intuitive expression. combined with elements of delicate florals and dominate feminine imagery - Monica's art is a statement of feelings.

 

 Ana Marie

My work is a visual exploration of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual awareness. Through vibrant colors and expressive shapes, I transform deep emotions into compositions that reflect the complexity of identity, loss, and renewal. Each piece is a dialogue between past and present, capturing the fluidity of personal transformation. A year ago, I found myself in a moment of profound change—unable to return home, I began using art as a way to process the emotions of rebuilding in a new city. My paintings became a means of self-exploration, a way to navigate the tension between longing and becoming. Every stroke is an attempt to give form to emotions that are often intangible yet deeply felt. Alongside my visual practice, I write free-verse poetry in Spanish, delving into themes of spiritual acceptance, nostalgia, and self-reflection. My paintings and poetry exist in conversation with each other, intertwining visual and literary storytelling to express the depth of personal and collective experience. Through my work, I seek to create spaces where transformation is not only acknowledged but celebrated—where emotions are given color, movement, and life. **Biography** Ana Marie is a Puerto Rican artist based in Chicago, Illinois, whose work explores themes of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual awareness. Through vibrant, colorful compositions, she transforms deep emotions into expressive shapes, navigating complex experiences tied to identity, loss, and renewal.

 

Grey Light

Our actions in the present and future can create new meaning to the past, we know this. For example, many people believe that a child who watches movies or plays with Legos most the day may be wasting their time. If this child turned out to be a storyteller or a designer, then the time many consider to be spent aimlessly must now be seen as a training ground for the future. My Photo "Metal Sheet" distorts the reflection of the urban scene, embodying my experience with the contemporary loneliness epidemic as I was alone studying reflections, in my neighborhood of St. Louis. This work studying reflection eventually earned scholarships years ago at a college, so now, I can be here with you in Chicago. Through careful thought and preparation, we can reframe the loneliness we face every day as necessary personal time by interacting with people we know, and new people especially to bring new meaning to our lives. We may feel as though we have no control, as the armless busts in my photos, however, rarely does anyone ever have actual control over anything. We must not let the weight of the world stop us from engaging with what may bring us happiness. - Grey Light

 

Adam MacArthur

He creates paintings that are depictions of temporal phenomena in nature through means of gestural abstraction in paint. Painterly gestures become depictions of wind and light as it activates natural spaces. By enlarging these phenomena to a focal point, MacArthur draws attention to the forces that create natural environments and the internal associations that come with them. Bio: Adam MacArthur is originally from Tallahassee Florida. Growing up in a heavily forested area MacArthur formed a deep relationship with nature and the outside world that goes back to early in my childhood. This turned into an intense desire to be a part of and gain understanding of the natural forces that drive the world. MacArthur graduated from the University of Kansas in 2016 with a degree in Strategic Communications then completed the post-baccalaureate painting and drawing program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2020. He recently graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts at Columbia College Chicago.

 

Arianna Corondoni

They are a fiber artist based in Chicago, whose work explores the intersection of sociological frameworks, conspiracy theories, cultural phenomena, and psychological states through weaving, embroidery, quilting, and surface manipulation techniques. Her practice invites viewers to confront contemporary life and the chaotic digital landscape, using fiber as a metaphor to question the nature of reality. Her latest series, "My Mom Believes In Aliens", features weavings, quilts, tapestries, and sculptures that delve into online alien conspiracy theories, the culture of mistrust, anti-authority sentiment, individualism, and the rise of populism in the digital age. The work explores how belief systems, skepticism, and the pursuit of truth intersect in the misinformation era. Drawing from marginalized craft traditions, the pieces reflect the outsider status of those challenging mainstream narratives, while addressing the political undertones of communities seeking to redefine reality.

 

Saul Rojas

I'm a multimedia artist exploring the potential in melding traditional art making techniques - drawing, illustration, watercolor, painting, etc. - with technology. My process usually begins by creating a physical illustration then digitizing it to then be finished digitally using design software - Photoshop and Illustrator being my main tools. I am interested in the possibilities of my work existing as both digital and physical versions of the same theme or idea; I often approach my work as remixing it, inspired by remix culture in music, as a way to expand on the theme I am exploring. Some of my biggest influences are the surreal and dada movements, philosophy (existential, absurdist, stoicism, discordianism), global politics, the human condition, nature and simple everyday life. My work touches on our relationship with one another and the world around us, nature and the universe, symbolism, current events and imagining a more sustainable and just world.

 

Nicole Edinburg

Each piece I create is a personal meditation that invites others to engage with their own emotions and experiences. My work is inspired by the fluidity of nature, the wisdom of the body, and the transformative energy of self-expression. Through color, texture, and form, my art holds space for deeper emotions to be felt, understood, and connected to, allowing others to find solace in the process of creation. As a painter, certified yoga instructor, and reiki practitioner with a BA in Visual Art, I’ve spent over a decade integrating art, creativity, and movement into my practice. I am inspired by the joy of uncovering new layers in both my work and myself. I use art as a language to decipher my inner world and communicate with others, breaking through barriers of isolation. My art is for those ready to embrace their own path of healing, for those who see beyond the surface and feel deeply.

 

 

Jacob Watson

Is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and designer with a background in theatre and a more recent visual arts practice in live model drawing. He has acted, directed, designed sets, and taught with arts organizations across Chicago, including Nothing Without a Company, Theatre Unspeakable, Raven Theatre, Redmoon, Piven Theatre Workshop, Urban Gateways, and Erasing the Distance. He is currently co-writing a new play about the sensation of awe. Jacob holds a B.A. in Theatre from Northwestern University and an Ed.M. in Arts in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His creative practice and research have been supported by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events and the Faber Residency in Olot, Spain.

 

TIM REARDON, ARTIST

A native Chicagoan, Tim Reardon is a self-taught, multimedia artist. He is inspired by cubism, sculpture, architecture, and jazz. Reardon's collage works construct an atmosphere of mystery within an unfinished story, leaving the viewer to interpret the piece. To achieve a particular mood or effect, he incorporates paint, inks, pencils, and tissues which create movement and tension. Reardon sources his collage images from a variety of vintage books, journals, magazines, and advertising pieces. Tim Reardon @reardon.chicago

Painting started for me during the pandemic as a distraction and quickly escalated to a mild obsession. For the last three years, after getting my children down at night, I have stolen sleep from myself, putting a podcast to my ears and putting paint to wood. Whether it's glitter on the three flat rooftops after a hard summer rain, or the way the pink light at dusk just barely lifts brick storefronts off the sidewalk, it's my goal to capture and share those fleeting moments of beauty in the neighborhoods where I live.

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Vero (Veronica) Delgado

I’m an artist based in Chicago. I’m currently a student at Northeastern University pursuing my bachelor’s in art + Design with a concentration in studio art. I’m a mixed media artist. Some of my favorite mediums to work with include painting (acrylic & oil), ceramics, and for fun I shoot film photography throughout the city and at events.

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