Genevieve Ramos
Genevieve was the 2024 Elevating Diverse Voices artist-in-residence in the Good Hart studio. [Harbor Springs, MI]
b. 1990 (she/her/ella) is an American painter and disability advocate from Chicago. Her visual works, are characterized by a pop culture aesthetic and vibrant acrylic colors on canvas. She particularly focuses on themes of feminism and disability aiming to uplift her voice and her communities. In 2022, she co-founded and is a member of a cross-disability artist collective called Cuerpos Justificados (Justified Bodies).
Her accomplishments include being an Artist in Residence with the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) in 2021 and receiving a 3Arts/Bodies of Work fellowship in Chicago in 2022. Genevieve earned a bachelor’s degree in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Northeastern Illinois University in 2021 and her certificate in Painting from the School of the Art Institute in 2024. Most recently, she was awarded the ‘Elevating Diverse Voices’ award with GoodHart residency in Michigan.
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's a testament to resilience and the transformative power of creativity. Her paintings, rich with emotion and meaning, invite viewers to connect with her story and see the world through her eyes.