Known for her monumental sculptures and abstract paintings of calligraphy and collage, artist shiniquesmith is inspired by magical experiences during her childhood. Her layered works range from palm-sized bundled microcosms to monolithic bales to massive energetic paintings that contain vibrant and carefully collected mementos from her life. On the occasion of expochicago April 11-14, For Freedoms commissioned signed, numbered, and hand-embellished limited edition prints by Smith. "By the Light” (2024) will be on display in the fair’s /Dialogues lounge alongside works by other moniquemeloche artists candida_alvarez_studio, buimonster, and jake_troyli, amplifying the necessity and power of creativity in shaping inclusive civic discourse. Smith has embellished five prints in the edition with swatches of fabric throughout the composition, making each unique. On Thursday, April 11 at 2 pm at the fair, join Smith for a panel discussion on how social-political narratives expand and restric...