ARTIST STATEMENT
As a mixed media artist, every piece gives me a chance to engage the viewer and spark curiosity in different ways and with different materials. I typically incorporate botanicals – often foraged and hand-dried from my garden and neighborhood – to ground the work and explore Memento Mori. While each piece has something to say, what I truly want is to spark a conversation with a viewer and allow them to fill the piece with meaning based on their own opinions, interpretations, and lived experiences.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Adrienne Nadeau has been part of the creative community in Chicago for 15 years, initially within the spoken word scene. She has been able to work as a performer, open mic host, and event organizer, gracing the stage in notable venues such as The Green Mill. During the pandemic, Nadeau began her exploration of visual art, using the time to experiment with a number of mediums, including collage and mixed media, which continue to be her favorite means of self-expression. Finding her way in Chicago’s artistic community, Nadeau has been thrilled to be included at a number of shows, notably Aponte Art Gallery, Ravenswood Reproductions, R Public House, and (of course) Woman Made Gallery, where she is excited to once again participate in the annual Small Works Members Show.
© Adrienne Nadeau