When I make photographs, I look to capture the extraordinary in the ordinary, and to explore the potential in everyday moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. ​

Living and working in Chicago, I have noticed that we often tend not to appreciate our surroundings. We move purposefully along sidewalks and streets, through stores and train stations, among other people, traffic and bustle often missing the extraordinary. Imagine what we might see if we take the time to appreciate our surroundings. 

I use photography as a tool to express my perceptions of this ordinary and extraordinary world we inhabit and share.

Thank you for visiting my site. I hope some of these images move you.

Cheers,

Delia

EXHIBITIONS

2022

Art in the Garden, Chicago, IL (August 2022)

2021

Buzz Cafe, Oak Park, IL (July 2021)

Through the Eyes of Women, Richard Stromberg Chicago Photography Classes, Chicago, IL (April - June, 2021)

2020

Vicinity, Perspective Gallery, Evanston, IL (July 2020)

Art in the Time of Quarantine, The Art Center Highland Park, Highland Park, IL (June 19-August 1, 2020)

2019

Seeking Form, Perkolator Cafe, Chicago, IL (December 3, 2019  - January 21, 2020)

We the Women, Gallery OTR, Evanston, IL (November 2019) 

National Juried Photography Exhibition, Morpho Gallery, Chicago, IL (April 5-May 1, 2019)

2018

Vicinity, Perspective Gallery, Evanston, IL (July 5 - 29, 2018)

2016

Portraits of the Northwest Side, Austin-Irving Park Public Library, Chicago, IL (April 2 - June 29, 2016)

Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest IVexhibit at Alderman John Arena’s 45th Ward Office, Chicago, IL (September 7 - 27, 2016)

Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest IV, Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival, Chicago, IL (July 2016)

2015

Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest III exhibition, Alderman John Arena’s 45th Ward Office, Chicago, IL (July 30 - August 25, 2015)

Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest III, Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival, Chicago, IL (July 2015)

Illinois Artisans Exhibition hosted by the Illinois State Museum, James R. Thompson Center, Chicago, IL (January 26 - 30, 2015)

2014

Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest II exhibition, Alderman John Arena’s 45th Ward Office, Chicago, IL (July 30 - August 25, 2014)

Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest II, Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival, Chicago, IL (July 2014)

Chosen to be an Illinois Artisan to be able to sell photography at the Illinois Artisans Shop (administered by the Illinois State Museum) in Chicago, Illinois, until it’s closing in 2016  (2014 - 2016)

AWARDS

Honorable Mention, Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest IV, Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival, Chicago, IL (July 2016)

Honorable Mention, Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest III, Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival, Chicago, IL (July 2015)

Third Place Award, Chicago Creative Coalition Photo Art Fest II, Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival, Chicago, IL (July 2014) 

Honorable Mention in the Street Photography category for two images, 12th Julia Margaret Cameron Award in Street Photography (2018) 

WEBSITE CREDITS 

Law Office of Cathy Higgins-Mora  https://www.higginsmoralaw.com/

Revival Therapy, Mihaela Campion  http://revivaltherapy.com/ 

The Law Offices of Mony Ruiz-Velasco  https://monyruizvelasco.wordpress.com/

Featured numerous times on web magazines, Chicagoist and Gapers Block