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Spring 2025 Magazine
Traverse the globe with School of the Art Institute of Chicago magazine! The School’s community members are everywhere—and this special travel-themed issue spotlights SAIC stories from all over the world. Visit Thailand through the films of Apichatpong Weerasethakul (MFA 1998, HON 2011), stop by Shanghai for alumni-curated shows, and drop into international exhibitions and Chicago's local art spaces.
L.A. Duet
From School of the Art Institute of Chicago magazine: Jennifer Rochlin and Jennifer Guidi met when they were studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In the early 2000s, both decided, independently, to relocate to Los Angeles. After a series of run-ins, a conversation sparked—and a friendship began.
Guidi's Work
Individually, Guidi and Rochlin are entering pivotal moments in their careers. Guidi has had major shows every year for the past decade. Her time-intensive technique involves mixing sand with acrylic paint to evoke the natural world.
Rochlin's Work
Rochlin is best known for her carved ceramics works. A recent feature in W Magazine described Rochlin’s “larger-than-life ceramics” as “vessels for both introspection and experimentation.”
Better Together
These days, Guidi and Rochlin continue the kinds of conversations they started at SAIC—about form, color, composition, light, and shadow. “We’ve been watching each other grow for the past 20 years,” said Guidi. “We really, deeply know each other’s work.”
What Is This?
Why SAIC?
Three of our students share what brought them to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Tess Shoshana
"The freedom to choose what you learn and how you learn."
Leo Dai
"I wouldn’t be where I’m at right now without Chicago."
Antane Phillips
"The museum, I have now seen it as my second classroom."
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