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CEO, Rebecca Schoenecker / AKA Laughing Eye Weeping Eye, 2013 – Current

My work involves using tarot as a means for deeper self-understanding. As an Artist and Writer, I  also create tools and resources for wellness. Here is who I am at work:

Wellness through Tarot

• I give tarot readings that inspire life-changing decisions, share hope, and empower people to follow their voice. 
• I teach classes that help people cultivate their own magic through tarot, spirituality, and various wellness practices. 

Artist and Designer

• I create tarot decks and products that give people a visual and theoretical framework to examine their own life experiences. 
• I create the art for my products, bringing my illustrations from the drawing table to the computer, to product design, and lastly to the store shelf.

Blogger and Author

• I have published two books, which are in-depth guides to my tarot and oracle decks. My most recent book is called Shadowspeak, which explores how to work with the Jungian concept of shadow. 
• I maintain an active blog, addressing issues related to wellness, tarot, and other topics pertinent to my field.   
• I engage my 700+ email audience with fun, informational, and promotional emails through the Mailchimp platform. 

Marketing

• I manage my website, and create everything from the writing to the graphics.
• I create content consistent to my branding across social media platforms: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
  

Additional work history in chronological order:

Guest Artist, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 2018

I was invited by Professor Leslie Fedorchuk to present to her students in her class, Sacred Texts. I discussed my creative process for making artist, tarot, and oracle cards. I also shared some of the history on the development of tarot imagery.

Lecturer, Skokie Public Library in IL, 2018 – 2021

Invited three times to lecture on tarot, symbolism, and the renaissance influence of the development of tarot. Shared art-making techniques for tarot and personal growth. Engaged with library patrons to use tarot as a means for self-reflection. Discussed relevant cultural myths and esoteric histories to discuss tarot’s development over the last 600 years.

Tarot Reader, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, 2017 – 2019

Engaged with patrons at the MCA for after hours events, parties, and artist exhibitions. Read from my own handmade tarot and oracle decks.

Teacher, Chicago High School for the Arts, 2015

Taught drawing, printmaking, and 2D design concepts to freshman high school students. Projects focused on creative conceptualization using prompts such as myth, silhouette, and puppetry. Media focus was on drawing, exacto cutting and collage techniques, colored pencil, and monoprint.

Academic Advisor, SAIC, 2009 – 2013

Worked as an Academic Advisor for the School of the Art of Chicago. Helped at-risk students complete course degree requirements and connect with school resources. Worked closely with professors, students, parents, and staff across departments on conflict resolution to ensure student support and success. Maintained high level of professionalism through email and phone communications, addressing issues and questions from students, parents, and staff. Created meetings and appropriate agendas in pertinent Department Topics.

Adjunct Professor, MIAD, 2008 – 2009
Taught three courses as an Adjunct Professor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design: Introduction to Bookmaking, Multiple Means: Printmaking, and Beginning Screenprinting. 

Administrative Assistant, SAIC, 2007 – 2009

Worked as an Administrative Assistant to the Departments of Printmedia and Photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Answered email and phone calls from students, faculty, and staff about course information, school policies, and administrative procedures. Organized events for incoming graduates, and assisted students in connecting to appropriate school departments when needed. Worked closely with the school’s registrar as well as other departments to help students and the department function professionally and efficiently.

Calabash Arts, 2008 – 2009
Did pencil drawings for animated Trix cereal commercials and also brought puppet animation services to company’s repertoire.

Instructor, SAIC, 2008
I taught Introduction to Printmaking to freshman students, as well as worked as a Professor’s Teaching Assistant while completing my graduate studies. Curriculum covered: Relief, etching, lithography, and silkscreen. Project development, in-progress critiques and skills, and shop etiquette also incorporated into curriculum.

The Canaan School of Art in Chicago, Instructor, 2006 – 2007
Taught traditional drawing and painting to Korean students ages 4-16 in the following media: Pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic.

YMCA in WI, Teacher and Artist in Residence, 2006
Taught printmaking and book arts to at-risk youth, ages 9-12. Proposed, planned, and created the curriculum for an Artist and Teaching Residency at the John C. Cudahy YMCA, WI. Artwork displayed in public gallery.

2002 – 2006: Worked at a food coop and as an art instructor for an after school program called KidzArt. In the years before this, I held various retail and customer services jobs.

Exhibition History

ART
2021 – Space Oddities, Chicago IL. Drawings.
2016 – Lynn Basa Gallery, Chicago IL. Gouche paintings for deck.
2016 – Sideshow Gallery, Chicago, IL. Various shows with art and drawings.
2012 – MDWY Art Fair, Chicago IL. Paintings, Photography, Tarot.
2011 – The Milk Factory, Chicago IL. Animation.
2011 – The Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago IL. Growing Home. Embroidery.
2011 – Exposed Gallery, Kenosha WI. Paintings and embroideries.
2010 – Redline, Milwaukee WI. Terrible Beauties. Solo exhibition of works from 2007-2010.
2010 – Mid-American Print Council, Minneapolis, MN. Prints.
2010 – 3 Walls Gallery, Chicago IL. Chasing Two Rabbits. Animations.
2010 – High Concept Laboratories, Chicago IL. Creation, Destruction, Chaos. Animation.
2010 – Montreal Underground Film Festival, Montreal. Animation.
2010 – The Humboldt Moving Picture Show, Chicago IL. Animation.
2010 – Stereogum Premier of Parplar. Animation.
2010 – NY Public TV. The Flavorpill Fix, episode 7. Parplar. Animation.
2010 – Co prosperity Sphere, Chicago IL. The Cardboard Art Show. Mixed media.
2010 – Heaven Gallery, Chicago IL. Art Chicago. Painting.
2009 – Eel Space, Chicago IL. Forces of Nature. Painted puppet.
2009 – Archer Gallery, Chicago, IL. Rollervision. 
2008 – Fasten CO-OP, Milwaukee WI. Solo exhibition of embroidery & works on fabric.
2008 – Woodland Pattern, Milwaukee, WI. Devotion to Thread. Embroidered works.
2008 – The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Paintings.
2008 – 3 Walls Gallery, Chicago IL. Painting.
2008 – All-Rise Gallery, Chicago IL. Paintings.
2008 – Chicago Art Open, Chicago IL. Painting. 
2008 – Mini-Dutch Gallery, Chicago IL. Animation.
2007 – Spudnik Press, Chicago IL. Proof. Prints.
2007 – Fasten CO-OP, Milwaukee WI. Solo exhibition of embroidery & works on fabric.
2005 – The Milwaukee Courthouse, International Women’s Day. Artist Book.
2004 – Grava Gallery, Milwaukee, WI. Prints.

Performed from 2009 – 2015 musically as Laughing Eye Weeping Eye: https://www.rebeccaschoenecker.com/music/

Ran a music label as well.

I’ve done just about everything, it’s crazy. So much more I could add to this list.