Angela Alés Illuminates the Subconscious and Humanizes Immigrants Studio A413 and Loft 216 Artist and educator Angela Alés speaks about themes of immigration in her series, her teaching practice, and the community at Western Avenue. Alés, who received her MFA at Miami International University of Art and Design, is also a lifelong student of religion
A lover of history and old crusty books, Todd became interested in how books work during the many hours he spent among the stacks while pursuing his undergraduate degree in history at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Western Avenue artist Michael Gruber enjoys distorting architectural compositions. This father of two received his architectural degree from Iowa State. Born and raised in Lowell, he enjoys painting local scenes and iconic buildings that evoke nostalgia.
Western Avenue artist Debra Bretton Robinson graduated from Mass College of Art with a degree in Painting and Art Education in 1991. Deb began painting at the age of four, and to this day she can clearly remember the moment she learned what an easel was in nursery school. Having the opportunity to paint standing up using an easel was a formative moment for this Plaistow, NH native.