JAMES HOECK
Evolving Nostalgia
James Hoeck is a multidisciplinary freelance photographer based in the Chicagoland; he is an active journalist, artist, and instructor.
Hoeck 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. In high school, after classes, he would crash his school’s cartoon club to access the room’s darkroom facility to develop photos and learn more about the medium. Hoeck’s work has been displayed in the second largest art museum in the state of Illinois, the Krannert Art Museum.
Currently, James Hoeck works independently and as a freelancer. Previously, he 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, Melodic Magazine, and Quip Magazine.
Exhibitions
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