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ARTIST
Maria Vanik
Chicago Studio
Virgin of Guadalupe Attributed to Miguel Cabrera c. 1740
Mexico City Monalupe Cesar Augusto Martinez
Thinking About Death
About
Studio Member since 2017
Born in 1970, Maria is a lifelong Chicagoan. While she has an extensive background in experimenting with fiber and sculpture materials, she’s currently focused on a prolific studio practice based in drawing. Vanik expands on references ranging from found imagery to pop culture to personal memories through the inclusion of patterns and vibrant colors, paired with a distinct approach to symbolism and mark-making. She has been a member of Arts of Life’s Chicago studio since 2017.
“I like to make artwork. The colors are very very bright. I like to use markers to draw raindrops, a rainbow, a tree. Next time I will do it different. I like to start with a white blank background. I like to use bright colors with dark colors. I like to use a lot of them, and mix them together.”
Maria’s work has been included in Circle Contemporary group exhibitions, including Entrelazar, All Well and Good, and Electric Pink Lemonade.
Check out Maria’s 2020 Artist of the Month interview here.
Exhibitions
Bouquet
Circle Contemporary Chicago, IL 2023
Dog Show
Circle Contemporary Chicago, IL 2023
Electric Pink Lemonade
Circle Contemporary Chicago, IL 2022
Entrelezar
Circle Contemporary Chicago, IL 2019
All Well and Good
Circle Contemporary Chicago, IL 2019
The Beasts
Circle Contemporary Chicago, IL 2018
Portfolio work
Virgin of Guadalupe Attributed to Miguel Cabrera c. 1740, 2023
- marker on paper
- 14" x 17"
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Dorothy Off to Oz Kansas and Waiting for a Tornado to Pop Up, 2023
- marker on paper
- 11" x 14"
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