ARTIST STATEMENT
Through my art and lived experiences, I advocate for crip solidarity, uniting individuals across disabilities in a shared struggle for visibility, acceptance, and empowerment. Together, we can challenge societal norms, redefine beauty, and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. With my girlfriends we fight the ableism that divides us.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Genevieve Ramos (she/her/ella) is an American painter and a disability advocate in Chicago. Her visual works presents in an expressive esthetic by vibrant acrylic colors on canvas. Conceptually, she focuses on feminism and disability; aiming to uplight voices in her communities. She is a member of the Pinturas Mexicana’s collective, founded in Chicago. Other acknowledgments include an Artist in Residence with DCAL (Disability Culture Activism Lab) in 2021; 3Arts/Bodies of Work fellowship in Chicago (2022). She has also earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University in Women’s, Gender, and Sexually Studies (2021). She has received her certificate in Painting from the School of the Art Institute this year (2024).
© Genevieve Ramos