Aespyne Alix
Website Photos by Viktor Blanco, 2021
Aespyne Alix’s work explores health and wellness through the visual and educational arts. Alix is a teaching artist on the Westside of Chicago, that uses art as a mental health resource in and outside of the classroom. Aespyne continues to work in Chicago with local vendors and other visual artist on destigmatizing mental health within the community.
Upcoming Shows/Events
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She Safe We Safe
08/19/2024
Aespyne Alix becomes By100 honorarium winner for her “Embraced by the Ancestor, Blessed by the Sun”. This exhibition raised awareness about missing Black women and girls in Chicago and invites community leaders to discuss prevention, resources, and next steps.
Chateau Orquevaux
07/19/2024
Aespyne Alix joins a 2 week long residency at Chateau Orquevaux and will showcase work completed during an Open Studio with 25 other artists from around the world
Collaboration with Ensemble in Process
5/19/2024
Join Aespyne Alix, Brian Mark, and Allyson Clare for a night of music and art at the Chicago Epiphany Center for the Arts on May 19, 2024 at 7:30pm. In collaboration with with Ensemble in Progress Aespyne’s “The Red Summer” has inspired a visual installation and musical composition.
Published Illustrator
01/13/2024
Aespyne Alix is now a published Illustrator for the book “Skin, Skin, Don’t You Know Me”. Author Marie Mendoza, Ph.D.
SOGO Headscarf
08/11/2023
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Alix collaborates with the SOGO Chicago clothing brand to introduce two new scarves under the “No Rain No Flowers” collection.
ALN Residency
08/01/2023
Aespyne Alix joins the Arts Letters and Numbers Residency in Albany New York. There she will spend 1-2 weeks in community with artists and academics working on 3 new pieces inspired by the Great Migration.
Art Battle Chicago
4/12/23
Join Art Battle and Aespyne Alix for an epic night of art and entertainment. Alix joins other Chicago artist at a chance to battle for the “best in Chicago” in 20 minute rounds. Friday, April 21 doors open at 7pm. Click the link below to vote on your favorite piece of the night!
“Art is Love” Amazon
3/28/2023
Aespyne Alix’s, Art is Love, art therapy journal goes live April 24th 12PM CST on Amazon. Click the link below for more information.
HAZ Studios “Black Futures” Exhibition
02/28/23-03/28/23
Aespyne Alix’s portraits will be featured in the Black History Month Exhibition extending through March 28 at HAZ Studios in Pilsen. Opening reception, February 28 from 5pm-9pm.
DAB ART CO
8/8/22-11/8/22
Aespyne Alix’s first Los Angeles solo show is being held by DAB Art Co and will be on exhibition from August 8, 2022 until November 8, 2022.
The Portrait Exhibition
06/04/2022
Join Aespyne Alix and several Chicago artist June 4, 2022 from 6-9pm CST for the opening reception for “The Portrait Exhibition” at the Dragonfly Gallery.
SOGO Chicago x Footlocker
05/14/2022
This month for Mental Health Awareness, Chicago Artists Aespyne Alix and Saint Lui teamed up with SOGO Chicago and Footlocker for the “Let the Good Times Roll” collection. The collection is available online and in Chicago retail stores May 14, 2022.
BLVCK
2/13/2022
Unladylike Gallery hosts its closing Art Exhibition, BLVCK, which features local Black Chicago artists in celebration of Black History Month. Aespyne Alix exhibits the Love Yourself series and a collaboration with west side Chicago artist, Saint Lui.
The Artist
Curated by Rehna Saleel. International online painting exhibition with 19 countries and 57 artist participating. Aespyne Alix represents, Chicago Illinois in the exhibition.
Exposicion Colectiva
Alix joins residents from R.A.R.O. Barcelona’s for a collective exhibition. The exhibition will be held July 30, 2021 in La Botanica Barcelona at 6 p.m. in the Poble-Sec neighborhood. See you there!
Parts Vol. II
Aespyne Alix will be a part of the Parts Vol. II at the South Bend Conservatory from 7p.m. - 11 p.m. August 5, 2021.
Open Studio Barcelona
Aespyne Alix explores mental health as it relates to communities who have experienced trauma due to violence and are working toward wholeness. “The Color of Healing” is Alix’s commentary on humanities empathy practices. Join us at the Open Studio July 31, 2021. Location TBA. Artist talk to follow.
R.A.R.O. Residency
Aespyne Alix will be joining the R.A.R.O. summer residency program in Barcelona, Spain. Where she will further her artistic expression and how it relates to mental health and wellness. Be on the lookout for Summer 2021 Vlog about her daily activities. Aespyne Alix will be at the Katia Munoz Art Studio and La Botanica in Barcelona. Open Studio TBA.
Abstract Art Today
The Bougie Art Gallery host its 7th “Abstract Art Today” virtual exhibition, featuring Aespyne Alix and many more. Curated by, Neringa Mikol.
Arts and Justice Curriculum
Alix’s “Out of the Valley” and “Age of Aquarius” is featured episode 5 in the South Bend BLM series of podcasts hosted by Dr. De Bryant for individuals interested in exploring the current movement for racial justice through the lens of Arts and Justice.
Her Art Form
11/13/20— Alix joins local and visiting artists speaker event. Her Art Form is a one night event that recognizes local female artists, and how they have used art as an outlet.
Healing While Black
10/24/20- Healing While Black is an immersive experience for art, food, and discussion.
The Gallery
10/17/20-This is Alix’s 2nd year painting live at the South Bend Museum of Art.
ABC 57 Interview
05/05/2018
Aespyne Alix is interviewed by ABC 57’s Kylie Walker about “Mental Wealth” exhibition.
Mental Wealth
05/04/2018
“Mental Wealth” is Aespyne Alix’s first solo exhibition, held at the South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Museum. A panel discussion will be held shortly after the opening.
Featured Paintings
2020
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