"Snail Escapes a Complex"
This piece highlights the slow journey out of the blind obedience of generational traditions.
Submitted by Nathan Stanton
Ever since I can remember, I've been taught to love nature. I was encouraged to explore the land we lived on, to walk through woods and wander through meadows, to treat the earth gently and respect my fellow creatures.
Long story short, we sell art and make kick-ass murals! Chicago Truborn works with local and international artists alike—most of whom paint predominantly with aerosol.
Enter the virtual art collection of the Union League Club of Chicago, est. 1879.
I am currently working on a solo show for July (hopefully will still show) focusing on images your mind creates while you are dreaming of people you may see on the streets that become as familiar to you as a friend or relative.
Having just returned from England and facing the unknowns and horrors of the coronavirus crisis here at home, I was compelled to paint this composition, reflecting uncertainty, anxiety, and a desire for some semblance of control in my—but also hope, knowing that "the sun will rise" eventually.
What is PLAYMAN? A powerful deity transformed into the role as a costumed freak!
I bring my camera with me during my daily morning walks. I would take a picture of something I thought is beautiful or unique. I put all of my pictures I took together in a video.
Acrylic on Canvas. 40” x 30”
These are Acrylic paintings that I have created around the theme of isolation and mental health. These pieces are available for sale to help me from losing work from the pandemic.
I have a permanent public art installation at the Mariano's Bronzeville. This exhibit features portraits of living and deceased artists from the South Side Community Art Center, that were involved with creating the Wall of Respect, and or preserving the legacy of the Black Arts Movement.