Dorian Sylvain

Dorian Sylvain is a painter, an interpreter of color; exploring color as it influences her feelings, enhances texture and pattern and how it can be used to exploit imagery. Ms. Sylvain’s painting has crossed many disciplines; studio painting, scenic design, mural painting, decorative arts, education, curation and community planning. For the past three decades she has been committed to the creation of public art projects that expose children and communities to art making, providing a group experience that elevates the neighborhoods aesthetic understanding. Recently awarded “Arts & Culture: Connecting Communities to the Arts” (2013) from the University of Chicago and the South East Commission, recognizing her outstanding work and committed service. In addition, her Decorative Arts Studio has been creating largescale custom painted walls and canvas’ for private clients for over twenty years.

Portrait by Devina Yoestong

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Dorian Sylvain
& John L. Marsh Elementary
Dorian Sylvain & John L. Marsh Elementary

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Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community
Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, Marsh Elementary School, Fruits & Vegetables, Art, Students, Community

Jeff Phillips
& Dorian Sylvain: The BMO Harris x CPS Lives Mural, Summer 2020
Jeff Phillips & Dorian Sylvain: The BMO Harris x CPS Lives Mural, Summer 2020

Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
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Dorian Sylvain, Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank
Chicago, CPS Lives, Artist Residency, Non-Profit Organization, Chicago Public Schools, BMO Harris Bank

Dorian Sylvain
& Dolittle Elementary School
Dorian Sylvain & Dolittle Elementary School

Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,
Dorian Sylvain, Muralist, Southside Schools, 2019,

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