Artists
NICHOLAS CONLON
Nicholas Conlon Bio:
Visit Nicholas's studio OUT OF THE LOOP at 5257 W. Montrose Ave.
Nicholas graduated with a B.A. in Theater from Southern Illinois University.
To work with artists, engineers, designers, doctors and forward thinking people/companies in such a way that the original idea behind any concept is taken further than it can ever be expected.
email: thepinkguns@gmail.com
website: www.nicknickers.com
ANGELA DUEA
Angela Duea Bio:
Angela Williams Duea is a visual artist living in the northwest side of Chicago. Though mostly self-taught, she took early lessons in oil painting from her Grandfather and photography lessons from her Uncle, both professional artists. During the Covid pandemic, she honed her encaustic painting skills and learned a great deal from other artists. She has shown her art at galleries in Grayslake, IL and Kenosha, WI.
Angela's photography often focuses on geometric shapes, the interplay between nature and man-made structures, and quirky little details that often go unnoticed by others. She experiments with textures, layers and abstract forms in her encaustic works. "What I love about encaustic is that I can build up textures or polish surfaces smoothly, add natural objects or embed photography in the work," she says. "As a result, the finished work constantly looks different as light plays across those elements throughout the day."
email: awduea@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4angelawd/
CHRISTINA VILLA
Christina Villa Bio:
Christina is a Chicago-based painter, potter, and educator. She received her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her artwork highlights line, gesture, and representational detailing to blur boundaries between function and ornament. Beyond the studio, an integral part of her practice includes statuary restoration, as well as teaching art appreciation and painting workshops. In 2017 she completed the FIELD/WORK Residency at Chicago Artist Coalition. Two years later, she launched Two Squares Lake Effect Project, an ongoing plein-air painting series and dialogue that seeks to find common ground through natural beauty. In fall of 2020, she opened Christina M. Villa Studio, located in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Currently, Christina is a member at The Pottery Studio, teaches K-8 Art at Saint Mary of the Angels, and does both public and private commissions. Plan your studio visit at christinamvilla.com and discover more @twosquares on Instagram
I am a potter and plein air landscape painter. Inspired by light perception and movement in nature, I capture elements of the landscape, translating the ephemeral into something permanent. Common motifs in my work include water, flowers, and the figure. I paint glazes with various finishes to emphasize texture and surface. On both canvas and clay, I use line, gesture, and representational detailing that blur boundaries between function and ornament.
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email: christinavilla@gmail.com
website: www.christinavilla.com
instagram: @twosquares
JOSEPH MIKAN
Joseph Mikan Bio:
My name is Joe Mikan and I am a Chicago based artist. I was born and raised in Chicago. My work can be described as figurative and expressive exploring subject matters of sensuality and playfulness with the use of various color strokes. This brings out an energetic yet relaxed mood in a dream-like state. Some of my paintings are planned out while others come about spontaneously, in the moment. Whatever the approach may be, I enjoy making discoveries along the way.
email: joemikan749@gmail.com