
Bi0
Annie Lichter was born in Hunan China and was adopted by her mother Sally in 2003. She grew up alongside her sister Katie in a suburb just north of Chicago. Lichter first got her hands on clay at the age of 8 and immediately fell in love with the medium. She has a primary focus on ceramics; however, she also has plentiful experience in sculpture. Her work centers around a wide array of topics, as she believes it is important to broaden your ideas as you grow. Some of the themes covered throughout her work include: self discovery, processing and accepting your emotions, mental health, and how our actions affect the ecosystems around us. Lichter has developed a deep understanding and appreciation for both experimentation and open mindedness as she navigates her career; however; she also acknowledges the importance of maintaining a steadfast commitment to her authentic self.
Group Exhibitions:
2025
The BFA Undergraduate Exhibition, SAIC Galleries, Chicago IL
Thank You for Everything, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Gold Coast Art Fair, Chicago IL
Art in the Park Art Fair, Plymouth Michigan
2024
Processing, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
2022
Art Bash, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
2021
Live Arts Festival, Warren Township High School, Chicago IL
2020
Live Arts Festival, Warren Township High School, Chicago IL
2019
Live Arts Festival, Warren Township High School, Chicago IL
2018
Live Arts Festival, Warren Township High School, Chicago IL
North Suburban Conference, Zion Benton High School, Chicago IL
2017
Live Arts Festival, Warren Township High School, Chicago IL
Education
2021 Warren Township High School, Gurnee, IL
2025 BFA The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Awards, Grants, and Fellowships:
2024
Ox Bow School of Art Room and Board Scholarship
2021
The Rotary Club Scholarship
The Lake Villa Township Lions Club Scholarship
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Merit Scholarship
2020
Third place in the creativity category at The Live Arts Festival
The Live Arts Award (3D Category) Finalist
My Eye Xpert Scholarship Nominee
North Suburban Conference Invitation