February 2023 AIR EVENT
TAKING A MOMENT TO CATCH A BREATH
A lecture and interactive communal workshop using the cliche verre printing method
TAKING A MOMENT TO CATCH A BREATH WITH DANIEL HOJNACKI
February 23rd, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
at LATITUDE Chicago ( 1821 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 207, Chicago, IL 60622 )
On February 23rd from 6:30-7:30 pm, Latitude is hosting a lecture and interactive workshop with February's Artist in residence, Daniel Hojnacki. Daniel’s work explores the long history of the relationship between science, mindfulness, and painting to the photographic medium. The workshop begins with participants breathing heavily upon a flatbed scanner glass to be captured for Daniel’s archives. Following this, Daniel will give a short artist talk on his recent work and curious observations.
Latitude no longer has a required mask requirement, but we are a mask-friendly space. If you are feeling unwell, please consider wearing a mask.
Latitude is an accessible space. If you need any accommodations, please contact Colleen@latitudechicago.org
DANIEL HOJNACKI
Daniel Hojnacki recently received his M.F.A from the University of New Mexico in May 2022. Hojnacki’s practice uses experimental techniques in photography as a way to be a mindful observer within the world. His work uses material that pushes against traditional approaches to the photographic printmaking process. Daniel is a recent recipient of The Penumbra Work Space Artist In Residence (August 2022) The Patrick Nagatani Photography Scholarship, The Phyllis Muth Arts Award. He has exhibited work at the Museum of Contemporary Photography and The Chicago Cultural Center. Daniel has hosted public workshops and lectures with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and the Smart Museum of Art. His work has been featured in Phases Magazine, Aint-Bad and Southwest Contemporary Magazine’s fall issue "Inhale/ Exhale”.