IAM watching movies: "My Mother is an Artist"

Join Intuit for an intimate pre-screening of My Mother is an Artist, a work-in-progress documentary by filmmaker Maya Horton that offers a rare glimpse into the creative world and resilient spirit of Lajuana Lampkins — a beloved Wicker Park street artist who passed away in 2024. As a meditation on survival, creativity, and care, the film pays tribute to Lajuana’s enduring legacy and the community that continues to hold her memory alive.

Screenings will be held at 2PM and 4PM, and are free with regular Museum admission as well as for Members. Each 30 minute screening will be followed by a Q&A and reception.

About the Film

My Mother is an Artist is an intimate portrait of Lajuana Lampkins, a self-taught street artist and mother whose vivid creations and raw storytelling made her a beloved fixture in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Her work captures the beauty, struggle, and spirit of everyday life—rendered through a lens shaped by love, loss, and resilience.

Through vérité footage and deeply personal interviews, the film follows Lajuana as she creates, connects, and heals through her art while navigating grief and transformation. At its heart, My Mother is an Artist challenges audiences to reconsider who gets to be seen, valued, and remembered in the world of art.

Access Notes

Intuit Art Museum is accessible by ramp through our front entrance on Milwaukee Ave., with elevator access to all three floors. Visit our website or contact [email protected] with questions related to accessibility.

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