Caren Helene Rudman

I have been a working artist for over 20 years. After growing up outside of Chicago, I moved to New York, where I received my master's of art from the prestigious program through NYU and the International Center of Photography. When I returned to Chicago, I continued to work on my art, writing and curating all while raising 4 kids. My work focuses on the effects of genetics, the mother/daughter relationships, and the body. I explore themes of cancer as a metaphor in my own work as well as the biennial exhibit I curate, Voices & Visions, Standing on the Bridge Between Health and Disease. The mind, body and spirit connections and separations echo the theme in art that out of darkness comes light.

1989-1992: New York University
56 Credit Master's of Arts- Program Affiliated with The International Center of Photography
1988-1989: Columbia College Candidate MA
1982-1986: University of Colorado, Boulder
BA- Major: Philosophy, Minor:Psychology and French

2018
Art Makers North Group Exhibition, Northfield Senior Center, IL
Music and Art, Northfield Senior Center, Il
2017
Transmogrification, Elmhurst Art Gallery, Elmhurst, Il.
Undefinable, Curator & contributing artist, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, Il.
Solo Exhibition, Previving, The New Studio Evanston.
Humanity Rising Pop Up, co-curator & exhibiting artist, The New Studio Evanston, Il.
Beneath the Surface Encaustics exhibit, curator and exhibiting artist, TAC, Il
2016
Small Treasures, August House Studio, Chicago, Il
Fearless, Old Court House Arts Center, curated by e-artgroup, juror: Beate Minkovski, Woodstock, Il
Voices & Visions V, Curator and Exhibiting Artist, The Art Center Highland Park, IL
'Vision: An Artist's Perspective', UniteWomen.org and Gutfreund Cornett Art, Kaleid Gallery, CA
“CONNECTIONS”, curated by CWCA members, Oakbrook, Il
2015
Assistant to curator, Trending: Contemporary Art Now, Karen Gutfreund curator, WCA,GutfreundCornettARt.com
2015-present
WCA member, CWCA member
Laguna Art Walk, Invitational Artist, Laguna Beach, CA
Manifesting Healthy Futures: 24/7
Voices and Visions of Wellness, Chicago, Fortunate Discoveries Art & Design on Armitage, Chicago, Il 2015 Fortunate Discov...