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Hi! I'm Magda. I am a multi-media artist working and living in Chicago. I primarily work in drawing, painting, and digital illustration. I love visual storytelling and creating worlds for the viewer to escape into and find solace. Below is more about my art practice and research. Magdalena Dumitrescu (Magda, they/them) is a working and teaching artist, anthropologist, and researcher. Their work focuses on using art, visual communication, and accessible art programming to make useful information about how the climate crisis and extreme weather uniquely impact people with disabilities and chronic illnesses through providing accessible and understandable risk mitigation, coping strategies, and information about environmental racism. They are from Atlanta and now live and work in Chicago. Dumitrescu graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University with bachelor’s degrees in cultural anthropology and studio art, and completed their MA in Museum and Exhibition Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago where they graduated magna cum laude as well. Their practice includes painting, multi-media work, collage, drawing, sewing, animation, murals, one-line portrait live performance, and illustration.…Hi! I'm Magda. I am a multi-media artist working and living in Chicago. I primarily work in drawing, painting, and digital illustration. I love visual storytelling and creating worlds for the viewer to escape into and find solace. Below is more about my art practice and research. Magdalena Dumitrescu (Magda, they/them) is a working and teaching artist, anthropologist, and researcher. Their work focuses on using art, visual communication, and accessible art programming to make useful information about how the climate crisis and extreme weather uniquely impact people with disabilities and chronic illnesses through providing accessible and understandable risk mitigation, coping strategies, and information about environmental racism. They are from Atlanta and now live and work in Chicago. Dumitrescu graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University with bachelor’s degrees in cultural anthropology and studio art, and completed their MA in Museum and Exhibition Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago where they graduated magna cum laude as well. Their practice includes painting, multi-media work, collage, drawing, sewing, animation, murals, one-line portrait live performance, and illustration.

Magdalena Dumitrescu

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Hi! I'm Magda. I am a multi-media artist working and living in Chicago. I primarily work in drawing, painting, and digital illustration. I love visual storytelling and creating worlds for the viewer to escape into and find solace. Below is more about my art practice and research. Magdalena Dumitrescu (Magda, they/them) is a working and teaching artist, anthropologist, and researcher. Their work focuses on using art, visual communication, and accessible art programming to make useful information about how the climate crisis and extreme weather uniquely impact people with disabilities and chronic illnesses through providing accessible and understandable risk mitigation, coping strategies, and information about environmental racism. They are from Atlanta and now live and work in Chicago. Dumitrescu graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University with bachelor’s degrees in cultural anthropology and studio art, and completed their MA in Museum and Exhibition Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago where they graduated magna cum laude as well. Their practice includes painting, multi-media work, collage, drawing, sewing, animation, murals, one-line portrait live performance, and illustration.…Hi! I'm Magda. I am a multi-media artist working and living in Chicago. I primarily work in drawing, painting, and digital illustration. I love visual storytelling and creating worlds for the viewer to escape into and find solace. Below is more about my art practice and research. Magdalena Dumitrescu (Magda, they/them) is a working and teaching artist, anthropologist, and researcher. Their work focuses on using art, visual communication, and accessible art programming to make useful information about how the climate crisis and extreme weather uniquely impact people with disabilities and chronic illnesses through providing accessible and understandable risk mitigation, coping strategies, and information about environmental racism. They are from Atlanta and now live and work in Chicago. Dumitrescu graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University with bachelor’s degrees in cultural anthropology and studio art, and completed their MA in Museum and Exhibition Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago where they graduated magna cum laude as well. Their practice includes painting, multi-media work, collage, drawing, sewing, animation, murals, one-line portrait live performance, and illustration.

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Hi! I’m Magda. I am a multi-media artist working and living in Chicago. I primarily work in drawing, painting, and digital illustration. I love visual storytelling and creating worlds for the viewer to escape into and find solace. Below is more about my art practice and research.

Magdalena Dumitrescu (Magda, they/them) is a working and teaching artist, anthropologist, and researcher. Their work focuses on using art, visual communication, and accessible art programming to make useful information about how the climate crisis and extreme weather uniquely impact people with disabilities and chronic illnesses through providing accessible and understandable risk mitigation, coping strategies, and information about environmental racism.

They are from Atlanta and now live and work in Chicago. Dumitrescu graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University with bachelor’s degrees in cultural anthropology and studio art, and completed their MA in Museum and Exhibition Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago where they graduated magna cum laude as well. Their practice includes painting, multi-media work, collage, drawing, sewing, animation, murals, one-line portrait live performance, and illustration.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Narrative Illustration

Illustration

Greetings Card

Gouache Illustration

Experience Level

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Pen and Ink Illustration

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Teaching Artist at Arts Abloom

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developing accessible and sustainable programming focusing on mindfulness and healing in the community; creating guidelines to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for events and strategic planning; developing accessible art programs and researching art therapy; creating a unique visual identity that encompasses the organization’s mission.

Judge at Dogwood Festival

March 1, 2025 - Present

Judging high school art competition; providing in-depth feedback; supporting student participants at the Dogwood Festival in Atlanta.

Teaching Assistant at University of Illinois Chicago – Anthropology Department

August 1, 2023 - Present

Anthropology 101: Introduction to Social Anthropology; presenting and leading discussion sections; office hours and tutoring; moderating in-class discussions; strengthening students’ writing and critical analysis; assisting with lesson planning and strategizing; collaborative teaching; helping students access relevant resources; one-on-one support for adaptive strategies.

Teaching Artist at The Atlanta Contemporary

June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Curriculum planning aligned with CORE standards; writing lesson plans; creating interactive videos with activities; teaching about contemporary art history and foundational art skills; providing feedback to teachers and students; leading in-person interactive activities; creating a public art project and leading discussions on access to art education and careers.

Contract Art Teacher at Montessori School (Emory Campus)

January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020

Curriculum planning; leading classes (one-on-one and groups); incorporating Social Emotional Learning with art lessons; teaching meditative practices.

Teaching Artist at The Bakery Atlanta

March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Curriculum planning for a public history program about local queer history; created an educational zine; created digital public history zine; led public art programs teaching about queer history, symbolism, and art.

Artist Partner at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021

Designed an Art History curriculum around mindfulness and social justice for a general middle school audience; revitalized community programming; guided inclusive tours for neurodiverse visitors; created a community mural project.

Gallery Assistant at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Researched and planned a children's educational program for neurodivergent visitors; led experimental tours; outreach via email and social media; educated staff on supporting neurodivergent communities; front desk duties.

University Scholar at Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design, Georgia State University

May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Managed front desk and general office organization; educated staff on supporting neurodivergent communities; led Friday tours for prospective students; hosted counseling sessions for prospective students and families; designed guides for entering the BFA/BA programs; supported students and staff in daily tasks; developed morale activities during the pandemic.

Journal Assistant at Fwd: Museums, UIC

August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Worked with partners and spread information about the Journal and call for entry to more communities; bolstered a growing audience on Instagram; designed promotional material for 2023 issue; built infrastructure for the class on Google Drive; shaped strategic plan for 2023 issue.

Graduate Communications Assistant at Gallery 400

December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Organized promotion for events and gallery shows; collaborated on projects and keep website organized, accurate, and up to date; managed all social media platforms and emails; design posters, and promotional materials; assist in public events; maintain front desk and welcome guests; ensure effective communication and engagement strategies with the communities we serve and the university students; research new communication and engagement strategies for increasing inclusion and accessibility.

Intern at North Coast and Cascades National Park Network

June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025

Interviewing and working with researchers, scientists, and interpretive rangers to discuss the visibility of climate science and evaluating needs for increasing public visibility and education, designing and presenting proposals for illustration projects, working closely with the science communication team to interview primary investigators, field technicians, and program leads to develop narratives for interpreting complex, extensive data sets, working with scientists to accurately represent ecosystems and vital signs monitoring protocols, using universal design principles to make illustration more accessible, creating large illustrations to be used for interpretive and educational programs.