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I am a mixed media intuitive artist living on the northside of Chicago. I am a 53 year old single mother of two that has always only prioritized my children and my art for the last twenty years. I have learned embracing my mistakes make for a better understanding of what the universe wants for my art. I like to consider myself a self taught artist learning through the organic shapes in nature and the energy of the female body. I was lucky enough to experience top art schools in Chicago while working several jobs. I rebelled against rules of technique and styles, to develop my own. I am a fashion junkie for textiles and patterns, creating utopia environments with my collage and mixed media art.

My activism to right the injustices against people of color has caused my art to evolve. I am very verbally

active artistically in my community spreading the messages of love to our neighbors. Each piece of art represents the blood shed of the people of color that continues today. I am channeling the pain and suffering of my ancestors that bare no faces to the ones that harmed them. Not being able to identify the faces takes you to the mindset of a POC not feeling relevant enough to live or have justice.

I am also taking my art to the streets to advocate for social changes on racism, and women's rights with the murals, painted in bright colors with hidden messages to observe and process. The mediums and techniques used are homemade inks, collage, watercolor, and the new medium of encaustic wax painting with acrylic inks.

With our current situation in the world, my art has become a necessity for myself and others. There is a need for expression and discussion from POC. I am not concerned with my art work being liked by society, but I do want my work to spark an emotion to the viewer to ask the question of why when

they see my art.

"I Am Aware I Am Rare" is my motto, embracing being a female black artist without boundaries for expression in my creations. Learning to walk with my eyes closed in nature's beauty is what inspires me to become one with my highest power when creating. What is the first organic shape I see when I open my eyes, that relates to the female body and essence? Does anyone else see the woman in the tree that wants to be seen? What is her message, and how can I relate that in my art?

Michel Delgado

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Molly Steffens
- Jun 2, 2021
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Colorful Visions – Rose Cannon – Black History 24 / 7 / 365

Updated: Jun 21, 2021

Interview with Rose Cannon

February 15, 2021

Colorful Visions – Exploring the Works and Processes of Black Visual Artists, a partnership between Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre & Art Encounter

Friday, Feb. 26: Rose Cannon is an artist and highly respected African American Art dealer. Art Encounter’s Tours and Travel Manager, Sarah Packer, speaks with Rose about her unique journey as a gallerist and her current creative projects.

Black History 24 / 7 / 365 takes the recognition and celebration of Black people, nationally and globally, and their achievements to the maybe not so obvious next level. Celebrating Black History “Month” has been a staple in American culture since 1976, followed in subsequent decades by Canada and the United Kingdom. The month-long celebration was grounded in good intentions, derived from and established out of the sincere respect for, and overdue acknowledgment of, the monumental contributions Black Americans and African Diaspora descendants have made nationally and globally. From agriculture and aviation, to the sciences and the arts, to education, medicine, politics, and religion, to the military, sports, public and civil service, Black people continue to be a constant force contributing significantly to the worlds developments, advancements and successes in all aspects of life.

Black History 24 / 7 / 365 is the way, moving forward, to acknowledge and celebrate the national and global achievements of Black people everywhere, every day.

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