Open House: Southern Illinois Artist John Havlik
At: Artspace Southern Illinois—On the Strip at 607 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL
FREE—Join us to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition by local artist John Havlik as part of the opening celebration of our newest venue in Carbondale, Artspace Southern Illinois—On the Strip
Watch the Video: John Havlik talking about his art in his words.
“After living for over a decade on thirty acres of native habitat in Southernmost Illinois, I’ve learned that I am a poor land manager but an awesome landlord. My farm is a thriving community of beyond human life. I’ve developed a sense of kinship to these plants and animals that is as strong as any family tie.
These prints are a response to that experience. Art can transform experience into awareness. Here is an awareness of the power of place, expressed in color and line through the craft of digital drawing and giclee printmaking.”
- John Havlik
Life at a glance
“I studied printmaking at SIUE and received my MFA in 1979. I spent my professional career as a graphic designer and illustrator. For 20 years, I was a senior designer at Krannert Center for the Arts at the University of Illinois. During that time, I also taught Design and illustration at Parkland College. I have two children and two grandchildren. I have lived in Johnson County, Illinois, for 15 years. I live with my dog Alfie on 33 acres of woodland and meadow, which I manage for wildlife habitat.”
1970 AA McHenry County College
1972 US Army
1975 BA, Southern Illinois University. Edwardsville
1978 MFA Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
1978 Illustrator, Designer, Saint Louis, Champaign Urbana
1988 Senior Designer, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
1998 Adjunct Instructor, Parkland College, Champaign
2011 Moved to Southernmost Illinois