Angelica London
Angelica London is a mixed media artist based in Chicago, Illinois. She focuses on the beauty she observes among people of the African diaspora. As an elementary school art teacher on the Southside of Chicago, she is very much inspired by her students. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Angelica has showcased her work in galleries among numerous notable Chicago artists and has been sought after by non-profit organizations for her skills in live painting. Her most recent accomplishments include showcasing during Art Basel Miami 2019 at Spectrum and an artist residency at Wndr Museum in Chicago (2019). The ultimate goal Angelica has for her work is to aid is improving the self esteem of the Black community. She aspires to create positive images that inspire self-love and showcase Black women and children in a regal manner.
On Art + Mental Health
My journey with mental health starts with my vision of self. Being a young Black girl growing up in predominantly white or mixed race spaces, it was important for me as I grew up to identify who I was. I knew that images of successful, beautiful Black women were few and far between in media and as I grew into my art practice, it was always important to me to portray that. To me, one of the steps towards Self love is representation. If you have a vision of what you can be, then it aids in taking steps towards self actualization and pride.