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AUDIBLE ACTIVISM 

Lethal Poetry’s premier signed act, The Mojdeh Project, is Chicago's only non-profit rock outfit! An aggressive folk rock band from Chicago! Founded in ’02. Visit our press page to see the outstanding press & interviews The Mojdeh Project has recieved while signed to Lethal Poetry!

They're dedicated to inspiring positive social change through their music and through a positive example. These values extend to environmentally conscious living, community mobilization through collaboration, as well as personal and artistic responsibility. 

The Mojdeh Project has played a wide variety of venues & festivals.  From The Eagles Ballroom, UIC, and the Beat Kitchen to the EstroJam Music Festival and the Museum of Contemporary Art!  They were showcased durring the largest mobile exhibition in the world - Art On Track. And are looking forward to performing at the Ft Wayne Summer Festival 2009 as well!

TO SEE THIER UPCOMING PERFORMANCES - CLICK HERE!!

RESIDENT ARTISTS

Laura Pawson is an interdisciplinary artist originally from New York.   She recently graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA with a primary focus in photography and fibers.  Her work deals with representations of stereotypes and issues of race & prejudice.

The body of work that Pawson will create as one of LP’s resident artists should motivate a dialog that cannot escape conversations of race without class, class without money, money without education, and so on.  She will draw upon language and stories from daily conversations, movies, media, and a series of video interview she will conduct in order to build the content in her work. 

Come see Pawson’s work and more at the next Night of Sight & Sound or other Lethal Poetry events! Also, find pawson's website in out sponsors & links section.

Caitlin Peters grew up in the outskirts of Chicago, drawing and painting all over the furniture and walls in her bedroom. She graduated from Columbia College in Chicago where she honed her art skills. Her primary mediums are paint, illustration, & collage. 

The body of work that Caitlin is creating is meant to engage the subject of sexual abuse.  As a survivor herself, she utilizes her work to interpret the processes of recovery, acknowledgment and empowerment in hopes to educate people about the trauma of these crimes and to also give other survivors relatable support through her work.

Sarah Lensink, recently accepted to finish her BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she is a multi-medium visual artist creating works that dig deep into the subjects of mental illness. Her work draws on the experiences of people whom have been dealing with mental illness, whom have taken time in institutions to heal, and the projections the public has on these people.

She said, "...Mental illness is of some interest to me..." recalling the effects of treatment on someone she knew, "...[she] was subjected, involuntarily, to electro-convulsive therapy. It caused her to lose a great deal of her memory. Not only could she not recall extremely important details about her life but she couldn't recall words she needed to use and other things like that..."

Utilizing art as therapy or to address social issues has been both a common and problematic form of expression. Many choose to discriminate against this kind of work, possibly as a means of ignoring or denying the issues. However, for those that value the dialog that can be brought into light - there is potential for education, growth, and a better understanding of the full human experience.

Come see Sarah's work and talk to her at the next Night of Sight & Sound or other Lethal Poetry events!

N Visible Man, aka DJ N Visible, Benny G, Dat Kid from Da Wind, or “Mayor Daley started his career as a musician”, has been a dj/vj, rapper, & artist for over 12 years and recently started his own record label.  He has performed in 15 different states, sold 50,000+ copies of his 10 mixtapes in over 30 countries.  He's integrated various forms of media all under the banner of hip hop.

His passion for music has led to discovering the need for a sustainable path to creativity that needs to be shared with both the creators and consumers of art. Through that route he has led the charge as a Cassette Tape DJ exploring a niche of music that is both under-appreciated and misunderstood by most.

He is willing to do whatever it takes to bring togetherness between people in all communities that he touches.  Additionally, he spends much of his time supporting community endeavors and is a vocal supporter and volunteers for Rock For Kids (non-profit).

Biography coming soon...

Lauren Herrmann is a photographer...she is also one of Lethal Poetry's staff curators! Check back soon for a full bio.

RESIDENT POETS

Gregory Pickett, is a 10x award winning slam poet & writer!  He won the 2005 Creative Writer’s Society Award for Poetry at Western Illinois University, & he has won 2nd place at the 2nd Annual Rootabaga Poetry Slam in Galesburg, Illiois and then 1st place this year.  He’s a 2x consecutive winner of the 1st place award at the ACUI Region 9 Poetry Slams in ’05 & ’06, 3x consecutive winner of the 2nd place award in the Online Virtual Poetry Slam helf by Citizens for Global Solutions ’06-’08, Poet’s Choice Award at the 2008 Rust Belt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio, and a couple others we can't keep track of!

He said, “...Gwendolyn Brooks told me to always right the truth.  The moment I stopped writing the truth, she said, I was no longer writing poetry… I wish to create a body of work that tells the world of my struggle through and eventual triumph over homelessness.” he continues, “…I want…to illustrate the truth about homelessness, that it can happen to anybody at anytime under any circumstances.  Furthermore, I want this poetry to give hope to anybody that is homeless or that is affected in some way by homelessness…I truly believe that [poetry] can renew the spirits of others, as I'm sure it will for myself!”

Please visit our press page to view all of the outstanding press that Gregory has recieved while he's been a resident!!

Luis Tubens is a Chicago born poet/photographer who’s based his art on the experiences of living in the inner city. He’s produces cultural events that surround the themes of gentrification, ethic unity, workers rights, gang violence, & other themes that are prevalent in urban communities. Luis or “Logan Lou” is the host of The Beat Gallery; radio show on Radioarte WRTE.

He currently works with youth from Pilsen & bordering neighborhoods on art projects that celebrate & teach people about the history & traditions of Latinos and of Chicago. Such projects include; “Calaveras and Costumes” a Day of the Dead installation designed to distinguish the differences between Halloween & Day of the Dead, “A Pilsen Mural” a play that focuses on the challenges urban youth face, and “En LA Voz Alta” a poetry class that guided students in dealing with issues of ethnicity, identity, and personal experiences through writing and performing their work.

Biography coming soon...

D-Nick is a talented poet and hip-hop artist that utilizes much of his time and talents to work with youth and support non-profit efforts that he is passionate about.

MORE SIGNED MUSIC

Originally formed in 2003 & signed to Lethal Poetry Records in December 2007, Hollow Frames is a semi-electronic, semi-folk, semi-foley industrial act.  Originally from Moscow, Russia, this solo artist pushes aesthetic & conceptual boundaries.  He creates a sonic world where the typewriter is just as important an instrument as the guitar!

BECOME A RESIDENT ARTIST

      LP is now accepting submissions for an eco-oriented, humanitarian, or community oriented resident artist!  At this time LP cannot provide an artist with materials or a workspace, however the resident artist would be welcome to exhibit or perform at all LP events for the contracted period, and we will utilize our networks to see that your work sees more recognition by patrons and press durring your residency. 

      SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE: a full bio about you, examples of your work and short write ups about each piece (ideas, materials, dimentions, etc)