Antonio “Tony” Perez Jr. was born in 1991 in Berwyn, IL. Tony’s preferred art-making materials are markers, oil pastels, and watercolors. “Everybody works together. I draw my house, clouds, and stained glass windows.” With imagery including flowers, shapes, houses, and people, Tony’s art is a vibrant representation of his experience of the world. “Markers, oil […]
Veronica “Ronnie” Cuculich was born April 4, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Dixon, Illinois with two sisters, her mother, and father. As a young woman, Ronnie attended Dixon State School. After living in state-operated institutions for many years, Ronnie finally got to live in the community with her friends. She worked in
Amy is new to our studio and we are looking forward to getting to know her and her artwork.
Born in 1994, Lawrence joined Arts of Life to begin developing his studio practice. Working primarily in drawing, painting, and collage, he engages with a process and aesthetic reflecting his everyday interests – gathering imagery of animals, watching cartoons, and a spontaneous layering of diverse materials and ideas. Lawrence also enjoys traveling with his family,
Born in Chicago in 1970, Maria Vanik has been a member of the Chicago Studio since 2017. While she has a background in experimenting with fiber and sculpture materials, her prolific studio practice is primarily based in drawing. Vanik expands on references ranging from found imagery to pop culture to personal memories through the inclusion
Born in Chicago in 1955, Susan Pasowicz is a dreamer and visionary. Fascinated by organic forms, mystery, and the supernatural, Pasowicz creates atmospheric spaces and whimsical landscapes in graphite and colored pencil. Informed by both the ordinary and the magical, hints of her memories and the everyday become tangled in webs of amorphous shapes and
Walter is no longer at Arts of Life March 9, 1965 – December 27, 2021 “I’m Walter. I’m a nice guy and I’m a good friend to have. I come here with my two roommates and we help each other out. I’m learning how to make new friends and get to know new people. Everybody
Born in 1979, Elisha’s artwork functions as a true extension of his vibrant and cheerful personality. Exuberant line work and bright colors yield a sense of movement and humor. “Art makes me feel happy! I am a happy guy, Elisha! I like to draw lines, and colors. Bright colors. Lots of different colors like a
Debbie Vasquez (1969 – 2024) attended our Chicago Studio from 2002 – 2020. A prolific artist with a strong sense of intent and command of her personal aesthetic, Vasquez built an astonishing and mesmerizing portfolio of work. Working with the simplest supplies – acrylic, torn out magazine pages, and various found materials – she created
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