by Alicia | Jun 18, 2013 | Hyperallergic
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a two-part series on the intersection of fan art and contemporary art. Read part 1 here. CHICAGO — Falling in love with an image isn’t easy. Images are unattainable, removed, and physically distant, yet they feel so...
by Alicia | Feb 25, 2013 | Art21, News, Writing
When Stacia Yeapanis finished graduate school at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2006, she did what many MFA grads do: moved her studio into her home. But soon thereafter Yeapanis found herself overwhelmed by an inability to separate her art practice...
by Alicia | Feb 1, 2013 | Art21, News, Writing
In a perfect world, every artist would have an opportunity to take time off and wander into that space outside of reality where creativity blossoms. Few artists make a living off of their work alone, and even so it’s difficult to constantly feel inspired and motivated...
by Alicia | Jul 8, 2008 | Art Writing, Artforum.com, Writing
“Ladylike: A Proper Take on Feminist Art” KOSCIELAK GALLERY 1646 N. Bosworth Ave. June 13–July 31, 2008 Jessica Hannah, Showroom No. 6 (Robot Lady Talking on Phone), 2008. Performance view. One wouldn’t expect an exhibition titled “Ladylike” to present a view of...