ReLeaf

A printmaking exhibition by Jesús Oviedo, Alexandra Antoine, Saul Aguirre, Rayshawn Nowlin, and members of the North Lawndale community. In collaboration with the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

Opening: June 13, 2025

What is ReLeaf?

This exhibition will be a powerful engagement with nature and printmaking. Inspired by artifacts from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, North Lawndale residents will make their own prints that will be part of the exhibition - first at the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot in summer 2025, then at the Nature Museum starting fall 2025.

Artmaking Schedule

Community members are invited to participate in artmaking sessions during Fridays on the Plaza (Love Blooms Here Plaza, 3601 W. Douglas Blvd.) in May from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

May 9 - Printmaking with Jesús Oviedo

May 16 - Making a quilt from prints with Alexandra Antoine

May 23 - Rubbings of textures with Saúl Aguirre

May 30 - Gelatin imprints with Rayshawn Nowlin

Exhibition Dates & Hours

ReLeaf will be open June 13 - July 13
Open Hours: Wednesdays through Fridays from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon-4:00 p.m.

Meet the Team

  • Jesús Oviedo

    Visual artist / printmaker

  • Saul Aguirre

    Multidisciplinary Artist

  • Alexandra Antoine

    Interdisciplinary visual artist and cultural apprentice

  • Rayshawn Nawlin

    Visual Artist / Teacher

Inspired by nature.

Patterns in nature are everywhere! So are patterns in our lives. By exploring the patterns in the natural world, ReLeaf provides an opportunity to think about what connects us all.

Many thanks to all those who made this exhibition possible, including the donors and sponsors listed below.

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