UIC Gallery 400 40th anniversary

Persiana, 2014 is a graphic work that was produced for the 1st solo survey of Arocha-Schraenen at CC Mechelen. The title and image come from their first work made in collaboration, Persiana I, 2006. This work is consistent with their interests as individual artists as well as their work together. The idea of speculation, seduction and beauty is embedded in this work.

Arocha ( b. 1961 VEN) studied biology and arts in Chicago while Schraenen ( b. 1971 BE) studied communication and graphic design in Antwerp. They joined forces in 2005 and have exhibited worldwide at Monique Meloche, Chicago; Fermay, Mallorca; Parisa Kind, Franfurt; CAB, Burgos; BOZAR, Busssels. Upcomming: Busan Bienale 2024, KMSKA, Antwerp. Coll.: MOMA, MCA, Chicago; MUKKA, Antwerp; National Bank, België; CTA, Chicago. Arocha received a MFA from the University of Illinois Chicago in 1994.