Renee Kuharchuk

Renee Kuharchuk is a painter and teacher living and working in the Chicagoland area. Her work captures close-up portraiture that experiments with dynamic brushwork and abstract colors. Through painting the human form, she explores themes of feminism and the human experience. As a woman battling anxiety, her practice not only brings these issues to light, but creates a space for self-healing and, on a broader scope, awareness of our inner battles.

Kuharchuk received her BFA in painting and sculpture from Elmhurst University while also double majoring in Art Education to earn her professional teacher's license. She graduated from Concordia University with her MA in Education focusing on differentiated instruction. She is also a member of Art ConnectEd and the Digital Gallery Assistant Director for the Illinois High School Art Exhibition whose goal is to amplify student work through exhibitions in Chicago and work to advocate for creativity through art recruitment.