David Lee Csicsko
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David Lee Csicsko is an internationally recognized and celebrated designer and artist currently living and working in Chicago, Illinois. During his 30 year career, David has engaged in a wide variety of projects at nearly every scale; from small privately commissioned prints to to his more recent explorations of the possibilities inherent in working with stained glass and mosaics at large scales. These monumental projects have included work for hospitals, universities, elementary schools, churches, and various private homes.r r Csicsko has created graphic designs for the Chicago Public Library; the Museum of Science and Industry’s exhibition, “History of the Video Games;†“Behind the Lionsâ€, a children’s book for the Art Institute; “The Skin You Live Inâ€, a children’s book for the Chicago Children’s Museum written by Chicago author, Michael Tyler; and even the posters for the Gay Games.r r While David’s aesthetic and striking use of color and pattern is distinctive, each project he engages in is entirely unique. Through his work, David celebrates the diversity and richness of the human imagination and expresses the joys of life through his dynamic use of color, bold graphics and playful patterns.r r As an artist Csicsko draws upon various sources of inspiration, looking to nature, human diversity, community, and even needlepoint patterning. As a result, the crisp, graphic results are uniquely his own. Csicsko is perhaps best known for his highly visible, joyful and large-scale mosaic projects that beautify Chicago. His larger projects have included work for public spaces throughout the city. His tile and glass mosaics have vitalized and beautified the Belmont Red-Line CTA station. Other mosaic projects include Margaret Donahue Park, St. Columbanus church, and the Loyola School of Nursing. His stained-glass mosaics adorn the hospital chapel at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and St Benedict the African Church.r r In 2012, Csicsko was honored with designing the holiday displays at the White House. Despite the attention from enormous projects such as these, Csicsko has also found the time to design a series of volunteer t-shirts for the Groceryland food pantry. Through his use of color, bold graphics and playful patterns, David Lee Csicsko celebrates the richness and diversity of life. His vision and art have beautified and enhanced our world. Csicsko was inducted into The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame in 2016.
Behind the Lions | Fashion Icons: A Celebration of Fashion’s Legendary Designers | Iconic Composers: A Celebration of Music’s Extraordinary Composers | LGBTQ+ Icons: A Celebration of Historical LGBTQ+ Icons in the Arts | Magic Bird, Silly Fish | Science People: A Celebration of Our Diverse People of Science | The Skin You Live In