August Exhibit: Hebru Brantley
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Hand-Embellished Prints by Hebru Brantley
August 3-September 1, 2019
BYOB Opening Reception
August 3, 7-10pm
For August we’re honored to be hosting a special exhibit with Chicago hometown art hero Hebru Brantley! For this exhibit Hebru has hand-embellished a limited number of prints from both archived and new editions. We will have one hand-embellished framed copy of each print only, so don't sleep on this opportunity to score a unique item for your collection!
Join us for the opening reception Saturday, August 3, 7-10pm for complimentary snacks and soft drinks, plus music by the always amazing DJ Sean Doe! Please note: the artist will not be attending the opening reception, but come on out anyway and support local art and artists!
For this exhibit there will be no preview sales. First availability will be for attendees of the opening reception. Online sales will be available first to members of our preview list, after the opening. Sign up at previews.rotofugi.com
About the artist:
Hebru Brantley creates narrative driven work revolving around his conceptualized iconic characters. Brantley utilizes these iconic characters to address complex ideas around nostalgia, the mental psyche, power and hope. The color palettes, pop-art motifs and characters themselves create accessibility around Brantley’s layered and multifaceted ideas. Majorly influenced by the South Side of Chicago’s Afro Cobra movement in the 1960s and 70s, Brantley uses the lineage of mural and graffiti work as a frame to explore his inquiries. Brantley applies a plethora of mediums from oil, acrylic, watercolor and spray paint to non-traditional mediums such as coffee and tea. Brantley’s work challenges the traditional view of the hero or protagonist. His work insists on a contemporary and distinct narrative that shapes and impacts the viewer’s gaze. Recognized nationally for public works and solo shows in Chicago, Hebru Brantley has exhibited in London, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York including Art Basel Switzerland, Art Basel Miami, Scope NYC and Frieze London. Brantley has been recognized in publications including the Chicago Tribune, Complex Magazine and NY Post. His work has been collected by Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, The Pritzker Family and power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce. Brantley has collaborated with brands like Nike, Hublot and Adidas. Brantley earned a B.A. in Film from Clark Atlanta University, and has a background in design and Media Illustration.