STUDIO XANOI

Studio Xanoi is a digital space where I talk about my studio practice as and artist, activist, and teacher. What is my studio practice like? Well, it is multi-faceted, where the different facets of art, politics, and education often overlap in my work... I teach an art class at Curie Metro H.S. on the Southwest Side of Chicago. This course is designed to give artistic autonomy to the students. The Guerrilla Art class is run as a collective. Instead of being the "teacher" that gives assignments, I am part of the collective. I act as facilitator, artist, and instructor depending on how I am needed. So, in this case, my artist's practice very much overlaps my teaching practice. My own processes and interests as an artist influence our collective work. Some of you will recognize artists we encountered during our summer LRMFA residency on the collective's list of inspiring research. Current work revolves around social justice issues and the use of text and space in the delivery of visual..