Clarisse Casalino was born and raised in Chicago. After returning home from nearly a decade in NYC, she has seen great improvements in her credit score and mental health. Back in Chicago, she is a practicing psychiatric nurse, artist, and writer.

My writing and selected artwork were published in NewCity Magazine in Chicago, IL, in 2022 about my work as a nurse during COVID-19. More selected writing and artwork were collected for two short books, each sold in various bookstores in NYC and Chicago. My mixed media collage work has been displayed at

The Dime, Chicago (2021, 2023)

Adventureland Gallery, Chicago (2018)

Satchel Projects, New York City (2022)

Hilliard Gallery, Kansas City (2022)

Press Here Studio, Chicago (2023)

Stola Contemporary Art (2023)

Chicago Collage Collective (2023, 2024)

University of Chicago (2024)

Honorable Mention award “The 7th Portrait”, Teravarna Gallery

https://www.newcity.com/2022/03/08/hospital-hell-the-psych-ward-during-covid/

Instagram: casalino_collage

Email clarissecasalino@gmail.com

I frequently accept commissions. Please contact me with any questions!