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Alexa Viscius
Born
Chicago, Illinois, United States
EducationUniversity of Illinois Chicago (BFA 2011)
Occupations
  • Graphic designer
  • Photographer
  • Art director
  • Bassist
Known forBnny
Websitewww.alexaviscius.com

Alexa Viscius is a multi-disciplinary artist from Chicago. She is a graphic designer, photographer, and art director. Viscius is the bassist for the band Bnny, fronted by her twin sister Jessica.

Career

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Viscius' work as a graphic designer has included creating posters for the band Dehd[1] and co-creating the identity for Pitchfork Festival 2018 with her sister Jessica.[2] She was the art director at Normal, a female-run studio in Chicago.[3] Her photography has been featured in Pitchfork, The New York Times, and NME.[4][5][6] In 2017, Jessica Viscius founded the music group Bnny, then called Bunny. Alexis joined as the group's bassist.[7][8] Alexa and Jessica co-own and run Ramona's Market, a vintage re-sale shop in Chicago.[9]

Viscius won the Editorial Award at the 2024 Abbey Road Music Photography Awards for a picture of Bnny.[10]

Personal life

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Viscius grew up in the suburbs of Chicago with her family, including twin sister Jessica. She completed a BFA from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2011.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Cimarusti, Luca (2017-12-13). "Dehd flowers on the gig poster of the week". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  2. ^ Bourton, Lucy (2018-05-01). "Twin sisters Alexa and Jessica Viscius on creating this year's Pitchfork festival identity". It's Nice That. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  3. ^ Bourton, Lucy (2018-04-04). "Alexa Viscius' warm portfolio combines photography and delicate graphic design". It's Nice That. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  4. ^ Minsker, Evan (2021-12-14). "Big Thief Share New Songs "No Reason" and "Spud Infinity"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  5. ^ Shattuck, Kathryn (2021-12-08). "Meg Stalter Rejoices With Dolly Parton and a Loyal Chihuahua". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  6. ^ Doria, Matt (2022-01-04). "Widowspeak announce new album 'The Jacket', share lead single 'Everything Is Simple'". NME. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  7. ^ Berlatsky, Noah (2021-08-30). "Bnny make David Lynch-ian pop music for mourning". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  8. ^ Scolforo, Carli (2021-05-05). "Bnny Sign to Fire Talk, Share "Time Walk"". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  9. ^ Garlesky, Amy (2021-09-07). "Labors of Love: Intersecting Music and Visual Arts with Jess & Alexa Viscius". slumber mag. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  10. ^ Madarang, Charisma (2024-10-04). "Abbey Road Music Photography Awards Reveals 2024 Winners". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  11. ^ "Alexa Viscius". LVL3. 2015-07-07. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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