FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Vol. VII No. 7
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Depth of perspective
Local artist Aaron Canino champions Proviso architecture and design By JILL WAGNER
Contributing Reporter
While studying algebra and geometry at Triton College to become an architect Aaron Canino realized he needed to pivot from making buildings to making art of buildings, roads, and the spaces that he called home. Raised in Hillside, he has fond memories of his art classes taught by Ms. Zeman at Hillside District 93, but it was his junior and senior year at Proviso West that had the greatest impact on his live. “My Art 1 and 2 classes taught by Jerry Jenkins introduced me to the basics of perspective and I was like, wow, I can do this. Mr. Jenkin’s not only encouraged me, he pushed me to practice more and challenged me to show my art at an art show we had at West.”
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Down in the groove The New Black Renaissance performing opening night at The Chill Spot in Bellwood. They will be the featured performers every other Friday in February and on Sundays in March. More photos on page 4.
Clearly with an eye for form and relationship of spaces, Canino’s patience and attention for detail is a hallmark of his work. Canino went to Triton College initially to study architecture but his passion for sketching and willing-
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James Northern, percussionist, performs with The New Black Renaissance. See AARON on page 3