I've been asked for years in publications, by strangers, by professors, by my family - "does it make you uncomfortable to be so vulnerable in your work?" My answer has always been the same; no...
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It's been quite a long way coming, friends. I still remember my freshman orientation - it was a hot, sunny, August summer day in Chicago and I got pooped on by a bird. Yep, right in my hair. Talk about a good start to your first day of school ever...
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I'm very excited to announce that I have an upcoming exhibition at Mana Contemporary with many other talented artists, performers, bookmakers, and photographers. Temporary Holdings is an exhibition of new works...
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Good morning and happy Tuesday! There's nothing quite like seeing your images printed large, framed and matted, and hung on the wall, right? I love getting to take the time by myself in the studio, adjust the colors and sizing...
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I was lucky enough to be a part of the exhibition Wow Frequency at Dreambox Gallery this past weekend, and not only was this exhibition held at an amazing local gallery, but connected to the gallery is one of my absolute favorite coffee shops in Chicago. What could make for a better night? I spent the evening surrounded by my friends, family, and loved ones, met new local artists in the area and had more soy lattes than I thought...
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This summer I was lucky enough to be a part of the Blue Note at 75 exhibition for the anniversary of Blue Note Records! I was flown out with my mentor Brother Mike to Washington, D.C. for the weekend to spend time at the exhibition, join a listening party of historic Blue Note Records with Jason Moran (so cool!), and take part in a mentoring opportunity and photoshoot with Drew Xeron! I had such an...
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Every April, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago hosts their annual exhibition called Artbash. The work displayed is all from freshman artists at the school, and is their first introduction to submitting a project proposal, submitting their work, and being vulnerable with strangers...
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I can't think of a way for me to possibly explain how exciting this was. GIFwwwrapped, an exhibition held by my school (and one of my very first shows) was a site specific installation of multiple projectors, screening short Gif's onto various surfaces. The walls, the floor, the ceiling, and the windows...
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