Hebru Brantley, breaks down the walls of cultural
boundaries through his art. Inspired by his 1980’s Chicago upbringing,
Brantley’s work touches on tough subjects in a way that may be easily
digestible to the viewer, by telling his stories through youthful
characters and their adventures. Brantley’s work can be described as pop
infused contemporary art inspired by Japanese anime and the bold
aesthetics of street art pioneers Jean Michel Basquiat, Kaws and Keith
Haring. While spray paint is often at the forefront of his mixed-media
illustrations, Brantley utilizes a plethora of mediums from oil, acrylic
and watercolor to non-traditional mediums like coffee and tea.
Brantley found his first foray into the art world through murals from
the Afro Cobra movement of the 60’s & 70’s lining the walls of the
South Side of Chicago. These murals spoke to empowerment of our nation’s
youth in a way that was no longer relatable, and Brantley looks to
offer the same hope and optimism to the nation’s youth in a more
engaging manor.
A keen observer of life, Brantley calls upon his characters to help create different narratives throughout his work. Brantley’s recent focus is to share energetic narratives- moments of reality from his life and the lives of his peers, mixed with fantastical fiction- to create a fragmented environment of make believe. Brantley’s pieces evoke the quintessential combination of nostalgia and inspiration in those who are able to experience his works.
Recognized nationally for public works and solo shows in Chicago, Hebru Brantley has exhibited in London, Switzerland, 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 many notable collectors. 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.
A keen observer of life, Brantley calls upon his characters to help create different narratives throughout his work. Brantley’s recent focus is to share energetic narratives- moments of reality from his life and the lives of his peers, mixed with fantastical fiction- to create a fragmented environment of make believe. Brantley’s pieces evoke the quintessential combination of nostalgia and inspiration in those who are able to experience his works.
Recognized nationally for public works and solo shows in Chicago, Hebru Brantley has exhibited in London, Switzerland, 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 many notable collectors. 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.
This first edition self-published book “And We’ll Drift Away,” features
a collection of Hebru’s most notable character-based pieces, along with
never-before-seen sketches directly from the artist’s sketchbook. In
this, Hebru tells his personal story through some of his favorite
characters including Flyboy, the New Mythos and Yesterday’s Losers.
Book Packages:
#1- Signed book, hand sketch, artist proof print, poster
#2- Signed book, print, poster
#3- Signed book, print
#4- Book, poster
#5- Book
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