Natalie González (b. 1993) is a Mexican born, Mexican-American artist based in Chicago. She was born to Christian Missionaries working in La Paz, Mexico. Her work questions the emotional changes that come with culture shock and changing locations. Through photography, she also explores the spaces and situations surrounding her. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Contact: ngonza1@saic.edu

Exhibitions

"In Between", Solo Exhibition, Nuveen Center, School of the Art Institute of Chicago , April 2012

"Home Photo Show", Nuveen Center, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, April 2012

Awards

Dean’s List for Outstanding Sophomores, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, April 2013

Barbara Zenner Scholarship for Outstanding New Artist in Film, Video, New Media, and Animation, May 2012

School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Contemporary Practices Scholarship Award, May 2012

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Merit Scholarship Recepient, 2011 - Graduation

Publications

Department of Photography, Edition Four, 2012-2013, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Print

Forget Good, Issue Six, December 2012, Webzine

Department of Photography, Edition Three, 2011-2012, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Print

First, 2012, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Print