I am a painter and mixed media artist. I make art to touch and inspire others through beautiful colors, luscious brushwork, and exquisite papers.
Through art, my soul can speak…in tangible ways…about beauty and passion and all the other deep things within us all.
The mystery of made things fascinates me, even after decades of looking at, studying, and creating art. I want to show others what intrigues me, help them see through my eyes and hear the echoes of my soul within their own.
I was born just outside Chicago and have lived in this area all my life. I have loved inventing and making things since I was a child. In high school, one of my prints won a Scholastic Gold Key art award and was exhibited locally. That success led to painting and design commissions and inspired me to major in art history at the University of Chicago.
In addition to watercolor painting, I have explored many media over the years, including X rays, oil painting, print making, fiber, jewelry, video, and performance. Frequently, my work has combined watercolor with other media such as pen and ink; I also have focused on spoken word and other forms of communication in my career and have combined them with music, performance/public speaking, and video. This alchemical “spirit of combining” led me to offer my artist’s perspective and draw on my art historical training when I launched a fine arts column in a local newspaper, which ran for 20 years.
The early 2000s marked my deepening interest in nature and spirituality, which has been reflected in my art and my public appearances since then. In recent years, I returned to watercolor as a primary medium, and most recently I’ve been working frequently with mixed media.
I continue to explore the mysteries of life and art as I experiment with paint, papers, and textures, often combining these with thread and objects to fashion mixed media works.
Exhibitions
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- Creating Peace: An Attunement With Rosicrucian Nicholas Roerich
- Unveiling of Nicholas Roerich watercolor portrait Anne created for mystical workshop at Nefertiti Lodge, Chicago, Feb. 23, 2020.
- Implied Horizons: Watercolors By Anne Nordhaus-Bike
- Five Seasons Family Sports Club, Burr Ridge, IL, Dec. 7, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019. Opening reception, Friday, Dec. 7; artist talks, Wednesday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 22.
- Rosicrucian Inquiry On Astrology And Art
- Featuring Mystical Portrait sculpture, Nefertiti Lodge, Chicago, July 12, 2018.
- Implied Horizons: Watercolors By Anne Nordhaus-Bike
- Five Seasons Family Sports Club, Northbrook, IL, Nov. 3 – Dec. 2, 2017. Opening reception, Friday, Nov. 3; artist talk, Sunday, Nov. 12.
- The Way Of The Rose
- Unveiling of Mystical Portrait sculpture as part of mystical artist talk, Nefertiti Lodge, Chicago, Oct. 8, 2017.
- Recent Work
- Woman Made Gallery, yearly curated show for online member gallery, 2008 – present. See the current show on the Woman Made Gallery website: Anne Nordhaus-Bike member gallery.
- Artist in residence
- Curves of Brookfield, Brookfield, IL, November 2008-October 2009. During her residency, Anne curated 12 monthly exhibits of her paintings.
- Going Home
- Midwest Region AMORC Regional Conference, Schiller Park, IL, Oct. 3, 2008.
- Claude Debussy and Rosicrucian Mysticism: A Total Artwork Experience
- Capitulo Chicago, Chicago, Jan. 26, 2008.
- The Natural World and Portraits
- Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien, IL, Jan. 2002.
- Claude Debussy and Rosicrucian Mysticism: A Total Artwork Experience
- Midwest Region AMORC Regional Conference, Racine, WI, Oct. 2001.
- One-Term Presidents
- Chicago Public Library Uptown Branch, Chicago, Aug.-Sept. 2000.
- Portraits, Still Lifes, and Other Paintings by Anne Nordhaus-Bike
- As You Like It Gallery, Evanston, IL, April-June 2000.
- Presidential Presence
- Burkhart Studios, Chicago, Feb.-March 2000.
- Paintings by Anne Nordhaus-Bike
- Builders Bank, Chicago, Aug.-Sept. 1999.
- Recent Paintings by Anne Nordhaus-Bike
- Café Penelope, Chicago, March-May 1999.
- Small Works Members’ Show
- Woman Made Gallery, Dec. 2021.
- Small Works Members’ Show
- Woman Made Gallery, Dec. 2020.
- Loss, A Virtual Exhibition
- Woman Made Gallery, September 2020.
- Home, A Virtual Exhibition
- Woman Made Gallery, July 2020.
- Small Works Members’ Show
- Woman Made Gallery, Dec. 2019.
- Small Works Members’ Show
- Woman Made Gallery, Dec. 2018.
- Diversity And Inclusion Through The Lens Of The College Of Dentistry
- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, Oct. 2018
- 12″ X 12″ Show
- Dick Blick Art Supply, Wheaton, IL, Aug.-Sept. 2018
- Implied Horizons
- BNI Power Partners Business Expo, Five Seasons Sports Club, Burr Ridge, IL, Jan. 2018
- Colors Of Inclusion
- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, Oct. 2017
- Reunion II
- Woman Made Gallery, July – August 2017.
- Roots of Diversity Through Arts
- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, Oct. 2016
- Adornments on Washington
- Hinsdale Center for the Arts, Hinsdale, IL, Oct.-Dec. 2008
- Works in Progress
- Peter Jones Gallery, Chicago, Oct.-Nov. 2002
- Portraits: Working Artists
- Café 28, Chicago, Oct.-Nov. 2002
- Chicago Art Open
- Oct. 2002
- Whimsy
- CCT Gallery, Chicago, June-Sept. 2002
- Chicago Art Open
- Oct. 2001
- Déjà vu
- Excalibur, Chicago, May-Aug. 2001
- Group Show
- Contained Gallery, Chicago, April 2001
- Watercolor Portraits
- Eclectic Junction, Chicago, Nov.-Dec. 2000
- Chicago Art Open
- Oct. 2000
- Many Lisas
- Dix Art Mix, Chicago, Nov.-Dec. 1999
- Chicago Art Open
- Oct. 1999
- Sixth Annual Members’ Exhibition
- Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, Aug. 1999
- Waterworks
- insideART Gallery, Chicago, May 1999
- Cows on Parade
- Chicago Artists’ Coalition cow, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs outdoor art exhibit, Chicago, May, 1999
- Apparitions
- Excalibur, Chicago, Sept.-Nov. 1998
- Chicago Art Open
- Oct. 1998
- Three Women
- Church of the Epiphany, Chicago, April 1998
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Published Works
- Campaign Sign photograph
- Gazette Chicago, December, 2018
- Moonrise Over Lake Michigan II oil painting
- Cosmic Inspiration News: Seasonal Currents newsletter, August 26, 2018, edition, and Heliastar astrology website, 2018
- Darkening Woods photograph
- Will and Guy’s Humour website, 2014
- Scorpio watercolor
- Scorpios for Hillary website, 2013
- 12 astrology watercolors (Aries through Pisces) and Jane Addams watercolor portrait
- Featured images for the book Follow the Sun: A Simple Way to Use Astrology for Living in Harmony, published 2011
- Glorious Sunrise oil painting
- Cover image for the book Follow the Sun: A Simple Way to Use Astrology for Living in Harmony, published 2011
- Autumn Walk oil painting and 13 nature photographs
- Thanksgiving With You music video, 2010
- Scorpio watercolor
- Open House Staging website, 2009
- Eggplant and Vegetables watercolor
- “Carolyn” scene about fighting her insurance company, Sicko motion picture, directed by Michael Moore, released May (Cannes) and June (U.S.), 2007
- Astrology watercolors
- Living in Harmony monthly column, Gazette, May 2006-April 2007
- Easter Lily pen and ink drawing
- Near West Gazette, April 2, 1987; March 6, 1986; April 5, 1984
- Cornucopia pen and ink drawing
- North Shore Unitarian Church program cover, Nov. 1984
- Fisherman pen and ink drawing
- Near West Gazette, June 7, 1984
- Rose pen and ink drawing
- Near West Gazette, May 3, 1984
- Valentine’s Day pen and ink drawing
- Near West Gazette, Feb. 2, 1984
- Sandwich pen and ink drawing
- Near West Gazette, Feb. 2 1984
- Wings acrylic painting
- The Shadow of His Wings movie poster, 1982
Speaking Engagements and Multimedia Arts Presentations
Education
Activities and Affiliations
Awards
Arts Writing
Media Coverage And Appearances
BROADCAST
“Art Show,” Gazette Chicago, Dec. 2018
“Watercolors to be displayed at sports club,” Cook County Chronicle, Dec. 5, 2018
“Implied Horizons,” Gazette Chicago, Dec. 2018
“Clearing Artist To Exhibit Watercolors,” Clear Ridge Reporter And Newshound, Nov. 21, 2018
“Clearing Artist To Exhibit Watercolors,” Southwest News-Herald, Nov. 16, 2018
“Art Show,” Gazette Chicago, July 2017
“Northbrook’s Anne Nordhaus-Bike set to display art at Five Seasons,” The Northbrook Tower, Oct. 19, 2017
“Anne Nordhaus-Bike wins Apex Award,” Sept. 2012, Today’s Chicago Woman
“Nordhaus-Bike promotes book,” Aug. 2012, Chicago Reader, literary events
“Clearing Resident’s Web Site Receives Apex Award,” July 13, 2012, Southwest News-Herald
“Anne Nordhaus-Bike and Charlene Wexler to discuss and sign their work,” April 19, 2012, Chicago Sun-Times
Online Astrology Magazine Free, Jan. 10, 2012, Windy City on the Cheap
“Artist Publishes Astrology Book,” Dec. 15, 2011, Brighton Park Life
“Art, astrology book ‘Follow the Sun’ published,” Dec. 1, 2011, Gazette
“Resident Pens Column And Astrology Book,” Nov. 25, 2011, Southwest News Herald
“Anne Nordhaus-Bike, Spirituality Expert,” Yearbook of Experts, Authorities & Spokespersons -2011 Edition, 2011
ExpertClick, multiple listings, 2008 – 2016
Fine Arts Listings, Gazette, featured artist for Adornments show, November 2008
“Garfield Ridge Artist’s Works Are On Display,” Clear-Ridge Reporter, Sept. 20, 2000
Art Listings, “Best Bet” feature, Chicago Tribune, Feb. 18, 2000
Calendar listings, Chicago Artists’ News, Nov. 2000, July/Aug. 2000, March 2000, Jan. 2000, Nov. 1999, Sept. 1998
Calendar listings, Chicago Reader: special featured artist, Feb. 11 and March 10, 2000; regular listings Sept. 2000, April 1999
“Watercolor Artist Calls Garfield Ridge Her Home,” Southwest News-Herald, Aug. 31, 2000
“Area Artist Has Work on Display at Café Penelope,” Independent Voice, April/May 1999
Calendar listings, New City, Today’s Chicago Woman, April 1999
Featured in “Booster Shots” column, Lerner Booster, April 7, 1999
“Café Penelope art reception April 9” Near West Gazette, April 1, 1999
“New art show at Café Penelope,” Near West Gazette, March 4, 1999
Calendar listing, Chicago Reader, Sept. 25, 1998
“Fine Arts editor displays unique works at Excalibur ‘Apparitions’ exhibit,” Near West Gazette, Sept. 3, 1998
“Learning the art of putting on an exhibit,” Pat’s People, Lerner Booster, April 22, 1998
“Showing at Epiphany,” Inside, April 22, 1998
Feature in Northwest Leader, Chicago, April 8, 1998
“’Three Women’ art exhibit, concert held at Church of the Epiphany April 26,” Near West Gazette, April 2, 1998
“Art Show Set,” DL21C Report, Chicago, 1998
ONLINE, 2012 – PRESENT
Spotlight interview, Burgess Bulletin, Jan. 2020
Spotlight interview, Burgess Bulletin, Jan. 2019
“Art Exhibit by Anne Nordhaus-Bike,” Chicago Metromix, Dec. 2018
“Anne Nordhaus-Bike, Implied Horizons,” The Visualist, Nov./Dec. 2018
“Mixed Media Art by Anne Nordhaus-Bike At Chicago Art Gallery,” MENAFN, Nov. 29, 2018
“Anne Nordhaus-Bike, How To Build A Mountain,” Woman Made Gallery website, July 2018
“Watercolor Art Exhibit Opens at Five Seasons Northbrook on November 3rd,” Daily Herald, Oct. 19, 2017
“Anne Nordhaus-Bike To Speak May 19 At Business Fundamentals Bootcamp,” Supporting Strategies, Spring 2017
“How to Use Astrology for Clearer Skin,” rachelpontillo.com, April 24, 2016
“WIM3 3rd Thursday Talks- Anne Nordhaus-Bike, award winning astrology writer and frequent WGN Radio guest and author of “Follow The Sun” to speak,” WIM3 events, Oct. 2014
“Astrology on the Go ~ Learn to read your chart with Anne Nordhaus-Bike,” Peaceful Parlour, May 24, 2014
“Astrology on the Go ~ Learn to read your chart with Anne Nordhaus-Bike,” Patch, May 24, 2014
OTHER ONLINE PUBLICATIONS AND SITES:
National Women’s Hall Of Fame
Chicago Reader
iTunes
iHeart Radio
DailyWorth.com
The Mountain Astrologer
MysticMama.com
MutualArt
Spiritual Wisdom Magazine
Photograph newspaper
Atlanta Astrology Examiner
Metaphysics Today
Home Design Journal
Aloha Astro
Tarot Times Two
The hulyaayksan Daily
Girls Of Steele Boxing, Las Vegas
Radio Crystal Blue Daily
Tarot Times Two
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce website
Northwest Herald
Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce site
TheCrossing 2012 Astrology newspaper
Naperville Patch
Ye Olde Mystic Shoppe
Andromo App News
Will and Guy’s Humour
GemSelect.com
Daybook.com
eMerce Content
Vandermeulen’s Marketing Directory
eMerce Content
Better Time Management
Love Peace and Harmony
Lucas 2012 Infos
Spiritual and Healing Practices, allthingshealing.com
Front Row Lit
Flevum Executive Daily Newspaper
Lilly Roddy Show Astrology Today
AstroUnion Today
Psychics Universe
Planetary Vibrations Around the Web
Psychic Bloggers