JAMES HOECK
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Evolving Nostalgia
James Hoeck is a mixed-race multidisciplinary visual storyteller based in the United States, Chicago area; Hoeck is an active artist, journalist, and instructor.
He completed his Bachelor’s in Photography alongside a Minor in Media (advertising, journalism, and media & cinema studies) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Hoeck’s work has been displayed in the second largest art museum in the state of Illinois, the Krannert Art Museum.
Currently, he works independently and as a freelancer. Previously, Hoeck was on staff at Illini Media as Photo Editor with The Daily Illini, and Editor-in-Chief for its book publication, Illio. His work is featured in several publications including, South Side Weekly, The Chicago Reader, and Quip Magazine.
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Exhibitions
(UPCOMING) 2026 — Anne Cusack Derk - Celebration of Legacy, Analog Wine Bar,
Urbana, IL
2025 — BFA Exhibition - Journal of James P. Hoeck, Krannert Art Museum,
Champaign, IL
2025 — Journal of James P. Hoeck, Flagg Hall, Champaign, IL
2025 — BEYOND THE PAGES, BLOC Gallery, Champaign, IL
2025 — Takeover, School of Art & Design, Champaign, IL
2024 — The Whole Donut, Link Gallery, Champaign, IL
2024 — New Work: Advanced Photography, BLOC Gallery, Champaign, IL
2023 — Cross/Cut, BLOC Gallery, Champaign, IL
2022 — Takeover, School of Art & Design, Champaign, IL
2021 — 8 to CREATE, Illini Union, Urbana, IL
EDUCATION