PASSION TO PROFESSION: HAPPY-ISH HOUR
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
OCT 5, 2018.
Passion to Profession’s kick-off event facilitated a space for creative teens and local practicing artists to familiarize themselves with one another, tell stories, and share perspectives! A non-alcoholic happy hour with plenty of icebreaker activities and special guest artists.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Hailing from Chicago’s South Side, the emerging vocal performing artist Shawnee Dez wants nothing more than to share her god-given vocals and consciousness among vast audiences. Currently in the early stages of her career, Dez intently engages her listeners, encouraging energy exchanges by immersing herself in public meditation translated by way of a dynamic multiranged alto-melodic sound.
Mia Ghogho is a mixed-media artist currently pursuing her BFA in studio arts at the University of Illinois. Her work is grounded in cultural history and the metaphysical; through it she explores civilization, consciousness expansion, mythology, and healing. Pivoting between painting, collage, and garment construction, she creates dialectic works influenced by the bodily adornment, health disparities, and ways of life throughout the indigenous American and African diaspora.
Daniel Stewart, also known as Danny Photo, is a full-time photographer and occasional DP. He is experienced in portraiture and fashion photography, shooting primarily on film. He has been photographing for the past six years and freelancing for two. Stewart has worked with competitive brands such as Nike, Jordan Brand, Interscope Records, GQ, and more.
*ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Passion to Profession is a workshop series founded by curator Anisa Olufemi, co-facilitated by artist-educatorJada-Amina, that aims to create a welcoming, informative, and productive space for youth and professional artists to imagine pathways to a sustainable career in the arts.