More work on the Chagigah Shel Gina project… You already know the garden is thriving; if you’ve been following along, you’ve heard about the duck race, the Rayman family’s beautiful sitting stones, and all that mint and kale waiting to be picked. That part of the story is well underway. What we haven’t talked about yet is what comes next, and what it’ll actually take to get there. The Drawings Are Becoming Steel Back at our very first workshop, neighbors sat down and sketched the images that would eventually shape Chagigah Shel Gina’s centerpiece: a steel sculpture and functional play…
site-responsive sculpture and collaborative public art projects
Tagged environmental art
Studio Update: SoKno Sculpt Interview + Tiny Wilds – Prototype 1
I recently sat down with SoKno Sculpt communications manager Allison Roberts to talk about my creative practice, the experiences that have shaped my work, and why I make art. We discuss how my background in sculpture, art handling, and community engagement informs my approach to creating works that connect people with place, ecology, and one another. From large-scale public installations to smaller functional objects, my practice explores the relationship between built environments and living systems, inviting curiosity, participation, and a deeper awareness of the spaces we share. Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/k3HE55ErNJg?feature=shared Tiny Wilds – Prototype 1 Available for…
Earth Day Celebration at SSA #31
Join the Ravenswood Community Council for an interactive public art and sustainability workshop on Earth Day 2023! On Saturday April 22 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, come build pollinator nests to be included in Pino, a pollinator habitat/sculpture in the Ravenswood Sculpture Garden! Drop in for as long as you like to help assemble nesting materials. The workshop will be led by artists Janet Austin and Emily Moorhead-Wallace and is free and open to all ages. 4501 N Ravenswood Ave 4501 North Ravenswood Avenue Chicago, IL 60640
