Joseph Ravens creates time-based art works that encompass text, movement, installation, technology, costume, and object. He completed his undergraduate degree in theater, studied audio/visuals at the
Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam, Netherlands; and is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an MFA in Performance Art. Ravens is a recipient of numerous awards from the Illinois Arts Council. He is the founder and executive director of a performance art gallery called DEFIBRILLATOR, www.josephravens.com.
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Carron says:
Aug 30, 2011
Had a blast yesterday…found this comment from someone on craigslist:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mis/2567964443.html – Sprightly man with a fish…
I also heard someone say that this had made their day, who had also gotten off the train and was walking the mile from north ave to chicago because of delay
More than a few folks commented on how “This is why I love Chicago” or “Welcome to Chicago”
Carron says:
Sep 4, 2011
Here is another link to somebody taking video footage and there responses: