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Tarble Saturday Studio Workshop: AJ Ainscough   —  March 7, 2026

Join Artist-in-Residence AJ Ainscough for a hands-on workshop at the Tarble.

 

Antonio J. Ainscough, a Chicago-based artist, specializes in pop surrealist painting, drawing inspiration from themes of mood, identity, and self-exploration intertwined with cartoon aesthetics. His artwork delves into autobiographical and often exaggerated scenarios, providing a lens through which to examine various aspects of the human experience. Ainscough employs a distinctive style characterized by a harmonious blend of controlled disorder, which both pays homage to and challenges artistic conventions such as grotesque, impressionism, expressionism, and surrealism. 

Initially drawn to animation as a career path, Ainscough redirected his focus to painting during his studies at º£½ÇÉçÇø, where he received guidance from mentor Chris Kahler. Graduating in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts, specializing in painting, Ainscough has since showcased his talent through numerous solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. 

Date/Time Information

Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm

Location Information

Tarble Arts Center
2010 9th Street
Charleston, IL 61920

Price Information

FREE & open to the public; come and go as you please

Contact Information

Tarble Museum of Art
217-581-2787
tarble@eiu.edu

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