Artist Statement
As I move towards a sense of maturity and gain greater confidence in my work, I look forward to moving past training assignments and further into the realm of Art. My study of the figure has been approached in the manner of my former athletic training, ceaseless and absolute practice. I wished to study and truly understand the human form, so I assigned myself painting series that dedicated themselves to that end and worked for years. When that knowledge was not sufficient, I returned to sculpture in order to study the figure in 3 dimensions. That knowledge was still not sufficient, so I returned to anatomical studies with physiological classes and pilates training. Finally, after nearly 18 years, I feel a burgeoning sense of knowledge along with an ever deepening passion for the figure. My landscape studies were not however approached with such rigor and instead were allowed to breathe and undulate into their own forms either as stand alone pieces or combined with the figures. In the midst of these studies, I became dissatisfied with the quality of tube oil paint and its' non eco friendly nature. I therefore taught myself how to mull pigments into paint by hand and how to make varnish from pure damar resin. In the ensuing years, at times Art was created, but to now move forward and out of training is to now move freely into the realm of ideas.
Vita
Born in Chicago Heights
Lives and works in Chicago, Illinois
Education
2009
Outdoor Sculpture and Mural Study in Tibet and Historical Sites of China - Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL & Northeastern University, China
2007
Human Anatomy + Physiology I - Oakton Community College, Skokie, IL
1998
BA, English Creative Writing, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
1993
Intro to Figure Drawing & Figure Drawing I, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Exhibitions
2011
Voices and Visions, juried exhibition, Highland Park Art Center, Highland Park, IL
Art Lakeview 2011: A Pop Up Art Experience, juried exhibition, Chicago, IL
Intertwined, curated by Sun H. Choi, Korean Cultural Center, Wheeling, IL
The First Annual Coaster Show, curated by Diana Solis, Carlos and Dominguez Art Gallery, Chicago, IL
EDGEART, juried exhibition, Edgewater Artists in Motion, Chicago, IL
Chicago Fringe Artists Networking Night, juried exhibition, Red Tape Theatre Company, Chicago, IL
Ravenswood PinkWalk, juried exhibition, RAW Gallery/ArtLab, Chicago, IL
Snow Days Chicago, juried sculpture contest and exhibition, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
2010
For the Holidays, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
Art Under Glass, juried exhibition, Evanston, IL
2nd Annual Green Arts Showcase, juried exhibition, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston, IL
EAC Members Exhibition, juried exhibition, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
Edgewater Artists in Motion, juried exhibition, Chicago, IL
Chicago Fringe Artists Networking Night, juried exhibition, Red Tape Theatre Company, Chicago, IL
2009
Trees of Life, Solo Exhibition, Evanston Atelier, Evanston, IL
Group Invitational, CCT Gallery, Chicago, IL
A Green Arts Showcase, juried exhibition, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston, IL
Places: From Arcadia to Urban Landscape, group invitational, Murphy Hill Gallery, Chicago, IL
2008
Explorations 2008 - New Works by New Artists, juried exhibition, The Art Center (TAC), Highland Park, IL
2006
Group Invitational, Chicago Pilates, Chicago, IL
2005
Postcards to the CAC, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA
2004
Postcards to the CAC, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA
2002
Under Exposed, New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA
Graves, Cemeteryscape Photographic Exhibition, Save Our Cemeteries, New Orleans, LA
Human Landscapes, Fresh Arts Festival, New Orleans, LA
Human Landscapes, West Bank Art Guild 13th Annual Open Exhibit, New Orleans, LA
2001
Asia, Thirteenth Floor Gallery, Chicago, IL
Publications / Reviews
2011
"Interviews by Valeria Basso for Edgewater Artists in Motion," June 2011 VIEW NOW
"The Pieces That Matter: Refocusing on My Own Art," by Jyl Bonaguro for Chicago Artist Resource, May 2011 READ NOW
"Galleries on the go," by Lauren Viera, Chicago Tribune, January 13, 2011
2010
"Artists fill empty Edgewater storefronts," by Crystal Fencke, News-Star, December 1-7, 2010
"A Connected Collection," by Evangeline Politis, Sheridan Road, Vol. 4, No.3, 2010
Candid Photographs featured in "EAC sponsors auction for art-loving public," Pioneer Press - Evanston Review, July 15, 2010
"Roundtable with Rani Woolpert featuring Jyl Bonaguro," by Rani Woolpert, Transistor Chicago, March 28, 2010 LISTEN NOW
Candid Photographs featured in "EAC presents Winter Arts+Crafts Expo," Pioneer Press - Evanston Review, February 18, 2010
2009
"Review: Places - Murphy Hill Gallery," by Chris Miller, Newcity Art, February 2, 2009
Awards
2010
"First Place," - All Catagories, EAC Members Exhibition, Evanston, IL
2009
"Honorary Credential," - Northeastern University, China
2002
Merit Award, Graves, Cemeteryscape Photographic Exhibition, Save Our Cemeteries, New Orleans, LA
1994 - 1998
Presidential Honors Academic Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
Private Collections
George Accatto, Evanston, IL
Paula & Jeff Danoff, Winnetka, IL
Adrian Deckbar, New Orleans, LA
Judy & Rick Fenton, Highland Park, IL
Betty Giorgi & Tom James, Chicago, IL
Jaclyn & John Miller, Las Vegas, NV
Melissa Purdom, Chicago, IL
Dr. Caroline Scholtz & Dr. Michael Stablein, Lincolnshire, IL
Rob Sullivan, Chicago, IL
Professional Experience
2009 - Present
Instructor, Bottles & Bottega, Chicago, IL
2002 - Present
Owner, JB Dezigns Graphic Design & Web Development, Chicago, IL
2008
Juror, 12"x12" Adult Student Show, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
2006 - 2010
Graphics & Office Administrator, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
2001 - 05
Director, Bergeron Studio & Gallery of Vintage Photography, New Orleans, LA
2005
Vice-President, New Orleans Arts District Association, New Orleans, LA
2005
Marketing Consultant, Arts Council of New Orleans Business Incubator Program, New Orleans, LA
2004
Presented "Marketing and the Arts" Workshop, Arts Council of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
2003
Presented “Web Design Smarts for the Arts” Workshop, Arts Council of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
2001
Freelance Photographer, Gallery 37, Chicago, IL
Professional Affliations
Chicago Artist Coalition (CAC)
Edgewater Artists in Motion (EAIM)
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
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