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| Hebru Brantley, Behind Us, 2014, Mixed media on canvas, 41.5 x 40 inches. Image via voltcafe.com. |
Everyone’s
Everything
April 11 – May 3, 2014
45 Dover
Street
London, UK
From
meadcarney.com:
Mead
Carney is proud to present Everyone's
Everything, the first London show by renowned Chicago based
artist Hebru Brantley.
Using
tropes from his 1980s upbringing and characters of his own creation, Hebru uses
a process akin to free-form journaling with paint, working on a variety of surfaces
including walls, canvas and found objects. His work draws from an array of
influences, including pop culture icons, comic book heroes, Japanese anime and
the bold aesthetics of street art pioneers Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kaws and Keith
Haring. Often highlighting injustices and social issues in his narratives,
Hebru's playful aesthetic also explores the optimism and possibilities of
youth.
Recognized
internationally, Hebru has exhibited widely and has received commissions from
important collectors for large scale works around the world. He has
collaborated with Adidas, Nike, Redbull and Skyy Vodka, among others, and has
roster of clients including Jay-Z, LeBron James, Lupe Fiasco, Tyra Banks and
Swizz Beats. His work has been featured in Ebony,
Jet, New York Post, The Seattle
Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Reader. In 2013 he was chosen as
"Breakout Artist" by New City
and as a featured artist for Chicago Artist Month. Brantley earned a B.A. in
Film from Clark Atlanta University, and has a background in design and media
illustration.
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