Cynthia Hagedorn is square

At least her art tends to be. As March's artist in residence at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, Hagedorn's work will be on display for the remainder of the month. Tonight (March 15), from 6-7:30 p.m., there will be a second opening of her exhibit. It will feature live music and food, and of course, the artist herself.

Hagedorn seems to be an art fanatic. She is an independent docent at the Art Institute of Chicago, and runs the Holland-based Square Peg Events, LLC which uses art to enhance events. She also creates art herself, and uses her unique style to convey meaning and balance as a form of self-expression.

Hagedorn uses bold colors and patterns in her work, and often finishes a piece in one sitting. She works in acrylics for that reason- they blend easily and dry quickly. The bright colors mean a lot to her. "It's the way I think life should be- vibrant, full and alive."

The opening is a free event, open to the public.