James (“Jerkbeard the Pirate”) Decker's Misfit Fights Raccoon is a 2019 painting on stretched canvas. It depicts a grinning young punk boy, wearing a Misfits shirt and looking very beat up, as he holds a raccoon tail aloft triumphantly. The background is a vibrant blue. … More James Decker (“Jerkbeard the Pirate”), Misfit Fights Raccoon, 2019 ..read more

Menas Gallery Chicago will focus on emerging and mid-career artists, primarily from the Chicago area, with an emphasis on how these artists fit into a historic frame locally, nationally, and internationally. … More Menas Gallery Chicago ..read more

Bianca Pastel, Head High, is a 2023 print shaped like a skateboard. It shows 5 heads with lilac colored ski masks and smoke emanating from in and around them. The background is a light tan color. … More Bianca Pastel, Head High, 2023 ..read more

Anthony Lewellen's Bounce (Red Variant) is a 2020 print. It shows a haloed, hoodied man, dribbling a basketball in front of a cityscape. A water tower displays the Chicago Bulls logo. A red target is in the background with orbs, drips and clouds. … More Anthony Lewellen (Antck), Bounce (Red Variant), 2020 ..read more

Eric Rottcher, Not a Chair, 2024 Biography: “Sentimental absurdist and Lowbrow fine artist, creating things with a touch of darkness, a bit of frivolity and a hearty does of good-natured chaos.” (From artist’s Instagram: @ericrottcher) Website: https://lowbrowfineart.com Date Acquired: July 18, 2024 Location Acquired: From the artist Provenance: From the artist Type: Mixed media on stretched canvas Size: 11′ x 14″ Description: Eric Rottcher’s Not a Chair is a 2024 painting of a folding chair. The majority of the background is a dusty pink, with a brightish yellow corner slightly ..read more

Tony Fitzpatrick, Monument to a Standing New Yorker, 2001 Biography: TONY FITZPATRICK is a Chicago-based artist best known for his multimedia collages, printmaking, paintings, and drawings. Fitzpatrick’s work are inspired by Chicago street culture, cities he has traveled to, children’s books, tattoo designs, and folk art. (from the artist’s website) Website: https://tonyfitzpatrick.co Date Acquired: June 27, 2024 Location Acquired: Salvation Army Family Store, Darien, IL Provenance: Salvation Army Family Store, Darien, IL Type: Etching, number 138 of an edition of 250 ..read more

Ray Borchers and Jenny Pulse, Y (“Candy”), 2023   Biography: Collaborative paintings by Jenny Pulse & Ray Borchers for the 2023 “Outside of What?” show at Rainbow Club, Chicago, IL Website: https://www.instagram.com/rayborchersart https://www.instagram.com/jenny__pulse  Date Acquired: Unknown, perhaps July 2023 Location Acquired: https://www.goofduck.com Provenance: “Outside of What?” show at Rainbow Club, Chicago, IL, May 25-June24, 2023; thence to website online store Type: Mixed media paintings on stretched canvas Size: 8″ x 8″ Description: C ..read more

Eric Stefanski, Your Fuckin Ego is Going to Destroy Us, 2023 Biography: “Born in 1987 and growing up in Chicago, he was heavily influenced by 90s street art that surrounded him in his childhood. He attended the School of the Art Institute in Chicago for his bachelor’s degree and his MFA at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts in Boston. … Through his art, he aims to capture the highs and lows of being an artist. His work is a reflection on the failure, humor, and sincerity that comes with being an artist.” (from the Taglialatella Galleries website) Website: https ..read more

Cody Hudson, Micro Coral Floral Feedback Loop, 2023 Biography: “Cody Hudson — Struggle Inc. — Chicago Based Artist / Dad / Designer — Partner at Land and Sea Dept. — Big Fan of Circles — Born in Wisconsin — Birkenstock with Socks Enthusiast — Professional Amateur — Partner at Letherbee Distillers — Hot Dogs Too — Nag Champa Champ — Too Old For This Shit — Peace Sign” (from the artist’s website) Website: https://www.struggleinc.com Date Acquired: April 28, 2023 Location Acquired: Hashimoto Contemporary website Provenance: 10 year anniversary of The Jaunt via Hashimoto C ..read more

Braxton J Fuller, Real Friends, 2023 Biography: “Braxton Fuller is an American contemporary artist (b. 1992), based out of Kansas City, Missouri. With a unique artistic journey that began as a poetry writer, he has since evolved into a creator of thought-provoking text and abstract works.” (from the artist website) Website: https://www.braxtonjfuller.com Date Acquired: May 15, 2024 Location Acquired: Artist website Provenance: Artist, from artist website Type: Pastel on Paper Size: 18″ x 24″ Description: Text Art, in multiple colors spells out “MY IMAGINARY FRIEND ..read more