Stacy Hall
Stacy Hall
Oil
Can I Lick It?
Trying to Find Me
Biography
Stacy Hall is originally from Darien, IL. She was self-taught for most of her adolescence before taking her first art class in High School. From there she excelled at the highest levels and continued her studies at Eastern Illinois University, where she studied 2-D Studio Design. Earning her BA in Fine Arts while accumulating minors in Art History and Psychology, Stacy later went on to earn her M.Ed Masters of Education in Social Emotional Learning. She won several awards at the college level including 1st place, Best in Show, and Best Amateur Artist. After college, she completed her internship with Hostel International Chicago as their Art Curator and Coordinator. Later joining the Oak Park Art League where she was featured in various showcases, and acquired additional awards including a People’s Choice award. Today, she is a member of the Peoria Art Guild, The Global Roots Mural Project, and the International Association of Animal Artists. Currently residing in Peoria, IL as a Special Education Teacher and Primary Art Teacher; she remains an actively involved member of her district and art communities.
To date, she has shown her work in:
Illinois: Charleston, Mattoon, Darien, Harvard, Oak Park, Chicago, and Peoria.
Indiana: Evansville.
Ohio: Columbus, OH.
She currently has work on display at Northwoods Mall in Peoria, IL, and at the Ronald McDonald House of Peoria, IL. Private and commercial murals located in Morton, IL, Roselle, IL, and St. Charles, IL. She has also taken part in three completed murals for The Global Roots Project located in Springfield, MS; Rutherfordton, NC; and Minburn, IA. Stacy had two more murals in progress with the project. Those locations are still TBD. Stacy has also completed hundreds of commissions to date for clients all over the United States. To keep up with her work you can follow at: Stacy Hall art on Facebook and Instagram.
Artist Statements
Can I Lick It?
Today, Stacy Hall continues to expand and develop her subject matter which currently features misunderstood animals like the “bully” breeds, as well as other animals that carry stereotypes and stigmas. She aims to show these diverse animals in a different light, and connect them to the viewer in a way that shows off their natural personalities. Her goal is for the viewer to stop, slow down, and witness these moments of curiosity.
Using her sense of humor to add elements of wonder and surprise she plays on the toddler-like qualities that these animals possess. Hopefully allowing for a new perspective to form, take root, and pause these subconscious prejudices. Even if for just a moment, change has to begin somewhere.
Trying to Find Me
Imagine being part of a global art movement that transcends borders and connects people from all walks of life. Experience the power of art and connection through the Global Roots Project. This groundbreaking initiative is bringing communities together, one painted tile, one tree, and one country at a time. Led by acclaimed artist Lewis Lavoie, we are creating stunning mural mosaics that symbolize unity and connection. With each tile beautifully painted by individual artists; we are weaving together stories, cultures, and emotions into one breathtaking masterpiece.
As the project 'plants' these remarkable mosaic trees country by country, this artistic movement grows around the world. Creating a legacy that celebrates our shared humanity through the universal language of art.
