Ted Glasoe Artist Careers in Evanston, IL

Ted Glasoe is a Chicago area artist whose unique photographic work combines the compelling and unexpected alliance of nature in urban environments, specializing in images of Lake Michigan, Chicago and the North Shore. The Minnesota native studied acting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and moved to Chicago soon after graduation. He was immediately taken with the city’s architectural and natural beauty thanks to its proximity to Lake Michigan. This appreciation sparked an interest in exploring the relationship between the two through an artistic lens. With his photography, Ted aims to capture surprising, often unnoticed moments that happen right around us every day. His photographs highlight the singular character of the Chicago area landscape and the ever-changing moods of nearby Lake Michigan. Ted has appeared in several local photography shows and his work has been recognized with various awards, including first place in the Chicago Park District “Nature in Chicago” Digit