ISP in Full Swing

Well hello there!

The ISP symposium will be held in just a few weeks, which means ISP is in full swing now. I am doing a series of watercolor paintings that explore place around Chicago. Though, silly me, forgot to bring them one day when I was going out. Let me introduce to you all a soy sauce, ginger, wasabi, and some other sort of orange sauce painting while I was out for sushi. Check out this display!

It turned out alright, but I left it there because it was not drying quickly, and it started to smell funky...

My other watercolors are coming along and I hope to have my professional interview with an artist working at SAIC sometime in the next week. Things are starting to get busy, but they become more interesting as the days go.

One of the most interesting things I have done recently was visit the Chicago Cultural Center for Seminar. The architecture was just beautiful there. The Tiffany dome was one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen in a building. We even got to watch a couple practicing ballroom dancing under the dome. Though, Danielle thought they needed a bit more work.

Speaking of Danielle, Nikki and I got her to paint with us one night. I think she did really well and I hope she does art with us more before the end of the semester, because I thought it was really fun. It's so amazing to see people coming together and doing something out of their normal routine. People are trying different and new things while in this program. I think this is because we are able to live in the same building, we can reach everyone so easily. It has really allowed myself, and others to gain really strong friendships.

I am definitely going to miss everyone when the semester is over, but I will stay in touch with the friends I have made.

I guess I'll be ending on a bitter sweet note today.
TTFN,
Anna

Logan Square

Hello Hello Hello!
Today, we had the opportunity to visit Logan Square, located on the northwest side of Chicago.
I shot these images throughout the day.

Enjoy!!!

Hadee Ahmadi

Slow Art Day and Feelings

Hello yet again! I told you I would get you more information on Slow Art Day at my internship.

First off, if you don't know, I am interning at Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art. On Saturday we participated in Slow Art Day, a day to go out and enjoy art in a more relaxed and slow manor, taking in all the details of the experience. I would say that it went pretty well. I was curator of the show and had to select which five artworks people should spend time looking at. I also was in charge of the discussion after the viewing. It was a really awesome experience, even though only two people came to experience the idea of Slow Art Day. Others visited the museum that day, but only two were involved in the "formal event." We talked about many different aspects and overall they really enjoyed the experience. I do recommend taking time to look at artwork as you make so many more connections.

Here they are!!

I'm so amazed at how far I cam come in my internship and all of the things I have accomplished thus far. Slow Art Day being one of them. While my two friends showed up, My supervisor was still very happy.

All the aspects of spending time in Chicago have really been amazing. I am learning so many new things each and every day, it's crazy! There is always so much going on that it can be overwhelming, I won't lie and sugar coat it. But, it has really been amazing. There are so many experiences that you are exposed to, and I think even those from Chicago get a new experience they can learn and benefit from.

I can't wait for it to really warm up so that I want to go out and do even more things!! I was doing some painting for ISP today and it was really fun (and warm, for a moment.) Nikki and I went to a few stops on the train and go off to find the perfect spot for me to do these paintings, though, she was taking photos rather than painting. After, we stopped by the office for Seminar and had a discussion about some of the works we did, and some of the projects we have yet to do.

Speaking of projects yet to do, I better get back to them. Until next time.

TTFN,
Anna

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By: Hadee Ahmadi

ACM Students Volunteering at ElevArte Community Studio

Jiaqi Li, impatiently waiting for other ACM students to arrive.

Eddie Elizondo, on his way to wrap all the flowers.

Gabe Saemisch and Anna Jean, attempting to cut the plastic bags. 

Corey Lunden, gazing at an altar!

ACM students working together!

Curtis  Roy Leicht, intensely wiping the pipe of the painting room. 

Luther students, Curtis Roy Leicht and Ryan D Johnson, working together  to clean the pipe. 

ACM students working together to paint the table white.

Kinzie Jo, painting the chair white. 

Danielle Pruger, getting ready to paint the chair.

Simon Emmett, almost finished painting her chair. 

Before Picture

After Picture

Group photo with EleVarte's Executive Director, Giselle Mercier.

Photos taken by Hadee Ahmadi