First Friday Artist Talk with Hannah Offutt and Feral

Name: First Friday Artist Talk with Hannah Offutt and Feral
Start: 2025-02-07T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-07T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 706 West Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61606

Schedule

Fri Feb 07 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

706 West Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61606 | Peoria, IL

Join us on February 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM for an engaging artist talk featuring Hannah Offutt and Feral, the artists behind Intersecting Identities — the debut exhibition at ArtsPartners' Follow Your Arts Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. The gallery will be open from 5-7:00 PM.
Offutt and Feral will discuss their creative processes, inspirations, and the deeply personal themes of identity and emotion explored in their work. Offutt’s pieces reflect on queer identity and self-discovery, offering an intimate and thoughtful perspective. Feral's work delves into the complexities of anxiety, using intricate motifs and personifications to create an emotional resonance with viewers.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artists about the stories and techniques behind their works, as well as to participate in an informal Q&A session!
Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
About the Artists:
Feral is a Peoria-based artist and fellow founding member of PGOBA. Inspired by nature, folklore, and psychedelia, Feral’s work often reflects themes of chronic pain and anxiety. Through intricate, veiny motifs, the artist personifies these experiences, evoking visceral recognition and connection in viewers.
Hannah Offutt, a Peoria native, creates art rooted in self-discovery and identity. A founding member of the Peoria Guild of Black Artists (PGOBA), Offutt has showcased their work in group shows, public murals, and local libraries. Their current body of work embraces the chaos of creation, combining colorful, abstract experimentation with the joy of pattern-making.