In August, the Chicago Reader published an article on Chicago’s Black drag queens. The piece was written by SAIC graduate student KT Hawkbaker-Krohn (MA 2017) who profiled SAIC undergraduate and drag performer Itunuoluwa Ebijimi (BFA 2018).
Ebijimi, who performs under the name “Petty Crocker” spoke about her experiences as a cisgender woman who performs drag as a means of “caricaturing the impossible expectations of femininity and masculinity and blurring them.”
In the article, Ebijimi discusses how drag relates to art making: “There’s something about creating your image. Drag is so interdisciplinary—it’s got fashion, performance, photography, and sculpture.”
The article, titled “Chicago’s black drag queens are upholding a radical gender blending tradition” and the photo essay that accompanies it can be read online at the Chicago Reader.
November 6, 2020
Alum Cass Davis Exhibits at Aspect/Ratio Projects
Cass Davis (BFA 2009, MFA 2017) was recently honored with a solo exhibition at Aspect/Ratio.
July 8, 2020
Faculty Member Nick Cave’s Latest Project Challenges Individuals to Reflect On Their Role in the Proliferation of Racism
This past Juneteenth, Stephanie and Bill Sick Professor of Fashion, Body and Garment Nick Cave and his partner Bob Faust launched Amends, a new community-collaborative project at Facility, their art lab and studio space.
January 17, 2020
Dushko Petrovich Named to FRONT Triennial's Curatorial Team
Assistant Professor Dushko Petrovich (New Arts Journalism) was named to the FRONT Triennial's curatorial team, reports Artforum.
