Chicago Winter Retreats and Residencies Founders
Kapra started sharing her home with visiting artists or faculty from the Art Institute of Chicago and Randolph Street Gallery and then began accepting guests from all over the world.
The Artists
Kapra Fleming
Video, Photography
MFA Art Institute of Chicago
Sincere, straightforward, well-crafted portraits of people, places and events are the trademark of Kapra's work. Her vision and her sensitivity for the subject gives her art the master touch.
Miguel Lopez Lemus
Sculpture, Photography, Poetry, Drama, Printmaking
Born in Mexico City. Miguel grew up in the photographic studio (Oleo Foto) of artist Gregorio Lopez Colunga (Goyito). There he worked as a darkroom printer and colorist. He has directed Chicago's Latino Experimental Theatre Company and his work has been in numerous individual and group shows.