Read about Genevieve’s experience as the 2024 Elevating Diverse Voices artist-in-residence in the Good Hart studio. [Harbor Springs, MI]
Genevieve Ramos (b. 1990, she/her/ella) is an American painter and disability advocate from Chicago. Her visual works are known for their pop culture aesthetic and vibrant acrylic colors on canvas. She focuses on themes of feminism and disability, amplifying her own voice and those of her communities.
Her accomplishments include serving as Artist in Residence with the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) in 2021 and receiving a 3Arts/Bodies of Work fellowship in 2022. Genevieve earned a bachelor’s degree in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Northeastern Illinois University in 2021 and a Certificate in Painting from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2024. She was awarded the Elevating Diverse Voices honor through the GoodHart Artist Residency in Michigan during summer 2024, and most recently received the EMERGE Fellowship.
Resilience
Title: Gold [2017, Acrylic on Canvas] 16" x 20"Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Genevieve C Ramos discovered her extraordinary talent for painting during a pivotal moment in her life. At 20, after surviving a car accident that left her with significant injuries, Genevieve found solace in art therapy during her rehabilitation. The first time she held a paintbrush, she captured the night sky, a powerful expression of her yearning for connection while isolated in the hospital. This profound experience marked the beginning of her journey as a self-taught artist. Genevieve’s work is more than just art; it is a testament to resilience and the trans-formative power of creativity. Her paintings, rich with emotion and meaning, invite viewers to connect with her story and to see the world through her eyes.
