My Bike Betty

Greetings fellow adventurers! Since 2014, Betty and I have been traveling the streets of Chicago discovering art and artistic expression along the way. Join in and post your experience here!
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    • Hebru Brantley and New Works

      Posted at 8:20 pm by jan, on February 15, 2017

      Hello All!

      Do you remember this guy from…

      At 1132 S Wabash Ave.

      CTA's Red Line at Lawrence

      CTA’s Red Line at Lawrence,

      From the Chi-boy series by muralist Ben Eine

      and W. Lunt and Ravenswood Ave?

      Of course you do! It’s Hebru Brantley’s, Chi-boy public art works! As much as Betty and I love to discover these murals along our way, we were super excited to discover new works in a couple of cozy gallery spaces.

      Now through February 25th check out, Hebru Brantley, Eat Crap King exhibition at Vertical Gallery.

      1016 N. Western Ave

      1016 N. Western Ave

      Identifying with the non-traditional works of street artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, Brantley pairs the familiar images of Basquiat with pop-culture artist Andy Warhol.  Brantley's work also considers the relationship of work within the "white cube" as institutionalized and artist's works that rebels against it.

      Bros Before Hoes (real friends), spray paint, charcoal and acrylic on canvas, 2017

      Influenced by Japanese anime, and identifying with the non-traditional works of street artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, Brantley pairs the familiar image of Basquiat with pop-culture artist Andy Warhol. Brantley’s work references the issues and relationship of art work within the “white cube” as institutionalized and work that rebels against it.

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      First Major Solo Exhibition, spraypaint, charcoal, acrylic on canvas, 2017

       

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      Just Catch Your Breath (study), spraypaint, charcoal, acrylic on canvas, 2017

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      Samo & Andy #2, #3, hand-painted resin, 2017

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      Shook Up the World, spraypaint, charcoal, acrylic on canvas, 2017

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      The mask in this series were certainly a surprise to me and after a discussion with Vertical Gallery the discoveries continued across the street at, Line Dot. The journey began with this…

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      and then there were THESE, more hand-painted resin masks! These superhero kids, most untitled, were created to represent urban youth who are daily challenged by social injustices.

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      Blue Devil

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      Sun-Ra

      Super interesting day and one I invite you to share. Wonder, explore, and discover art and artistic expression everywhere! Along the way, post it here and SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!

       

      Posted in An Extension To All, Museums, Galleries, Cultural Centers | 0 Comments | Tagged Hebru Brantley, Line Dot, The Wabash Arts Corridor, Vertical Gallery
    • Without Agenda

      Posted at 7:52 pm by jan, on September 15, 2016

      So one of Betty and my favorite things to do is just RIDE. Without an agenda we explore and discover. This week we headed past the south loop and found these hidden treasures.

      New additions to the Wabash Arts Corridor. Above is the work of Marina Zumi

      New additions to the Wabash Arts Corridor. Above is the work of Marina Zumi

      Within the same block, another new work by Collin Vander Sluys.

      Within the same block,Wabash and 9th street, another new mural by Collin Vander Sluys. I found this giant piece so stunning and was fascinated by how beautifully it worked against the building it’s painted on.

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      Next we headed over to Reggie’s for a beer and bite and found these guys in the back…

      2109 S State St. (alley)

      2109 S State St. (alley)

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      So with thoughts of swirling flowers, magical animals and Frank Zappa and Grateful Dead mojo Betty and I cruised on to our next discovery.

      And so, my dear readers, we’re inviting you to do the same! Take off, explore and discover. Along the way post your experience here and SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!

      Posted in An Extension To All | 0 Comments | Tagged Reggies Rock Club, The Wabash Arts Corridor
    • In Addition to

      Posted at 5:40 pm by jan, on June 13, 2016

      Greetings explorers! Betty and I cruised this week to the south loop to check out recent mural additions from the project initiated by The Wabash Arts Corridor, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA), Vertical Gallery, and The Buckingham. First stop is a photo op Betty couldn’t resist…

      At Balbo Ave. and Wabash Ave.

      At Balbo Ave. and Wabash Ave.

      As awesome as Betty looks aside this piece, check out the work below juxtaposed on our city’s landscape.

      Van Buren St. and Wabash Ave.

      Van Buren St. and Wabash Ave.

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      Balboa Ave. and Wabash Ave.

      Balboa Ave. and Wabash Ave.

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      Balbo Ave. and State St.

      Balbo Ave. and State St.

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      Wabash Ave and Balbo ally

      It’s so fun to ride around and discover these works. There’s also a lot to be said about a community that supports their artist along with enhancing our incredible city. Woo!

      Betty and I are off but first we encourage all to get out there and EXPLORE! Discover art and artistic expression and then share those experiences. Lastly, SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!

      Posted in An Extension To All, Museums, Galleries, Cultural Centers | 0 Comments | Tagged and The Buckingham, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA), The Wabash Arts Corridor, Vertical Gallery
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