Apolonia explores the need for diversity in design thinking starting with design curriculum.
Posts by Apolonia Wielgus:
Champaign-Urbana Black & African Arts Festival goes virtual in 2020
Apolonia chats with the organizers of C-U Black & African Arts Festival about staying relevant as an event through a pandemic, their respective history in C-U, and more.
Brief Encounters with Art: Flying Machine Avionics
Apolonia shares her brief encounter with art by Patrick Earl Hammie and Stacey Robinson inside Flying Machine Avionics.
Artist Stacey Robinson educates and inspires with Afrofuturism
Apolonia chats with artist and assistant professor of graphic design at the University of Illinois Stacey Robinson about his Afrofuturistic art.
Artist Veronica Pham strives to maintain a sustainable practice and lifestyle
Apolonia chats with artist and Fresh Press Paper studio manager Veronica Pham about creating and living sustainably.
Painter Nikki Kelsay graduates with a desire to spark social change
Apolonia chats with Illinois Art + Design graduate Nikki Kelsay, who raises her paintbrush in the fight for social justice.
The indelible imprint of artist, designer, and Misfit Marketer Madelyn Witruk
Apolonia spotlights artist, designer, and Champaign-Urbana Design Organization president Madelyn Witruk in preview of Misfit Valentine's Night Market.
Nifty Nook is a thriving hive of local makers
Apolonia visits Nifty Nook, Urbana's new local maker space.
Exploring the mind of multifaceted artist Keenan Dailey
Apolonia interviews Keenan Dailey, winner of this year's 40 North ACE Award for student artist.
Exploring the artistic labors of my Illinois Art + Design professors
Apolonia explores the current Illinois Art + Design Faculty Exhibition at Krannert Art Museum