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Incognito

Chicago native and self taught painter, Jake Merten unveils a completely new body of work for his debut solo show. Influenced by anime, pop art, and comic book imagery, Merten explores photo-realism through graffiti.

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Hey hey its DAY 1 of "Out of the Woods" by @lie_4d

Hey hey its DAY 1 of "Out of the Woods" by @lie_4d
Not only is this his fourth feature exhibition here but it's also our 10 year anniversary show!
We're looking forward to seeing everyone this week who might have missed the opening reception. Or perhaps, those who just want a second look without all the people!
Our door is open till 6 pm every day tue - sat.
We're so blown away by the immense support our collectors have already shown us - we're down to the final few paintings already!!
Although best enjoyed in person, remaining works are definitely all available for purchase online as well.
Tons more pictures of the event on the way but here are 10 of our faves captured by @tylerpeppergreen

Raise your hand if you are as happy as we are that

Raise your hand if you are as happy as we are that @lie_4d emerged from "Out of the Woods" 🙋🏻‍♀️
Last night was one for the books - there were SO MANY people throughout the course of the evening. Friends and family, relationships that have sustained over the last decade.
There are lots of pictures and more thank yous and tons of event postings on the way but for now...as we decompress :
Please know how special it was to have you all celebrating with us.
And to share the occasion of the Chicago Truborn's 10 year anniversary alongsidemy dear friends @lie_4d and @shortys312 was icing on the cake. The cheese on the smash burgers!
The show is already 50% sold out from opening night alone 😭😭😭😭 we have the best collectors in the whole wide world!!
Remaining works are all live on our website now and we will be open for in store viewings beginning Tuesday.
@hifomedia and @seshcityunlimited @93boyz, boy are we grateful for the incredible experience you provided last night...more on that soon!!

ONE MORE dreamy sneaky preview from "Out of the Wo

ONE MORE dreamy sneaky preview from "Out of the Woods" a solo show by @lie_4d in conjunction with our 10 year anniversary celebration as a small business in CHICAGO!!
🖤 🖤 🖤
The hustle don't stop and neither do we.
Can't wait for tomorrow! Looking forward to spending time together, enjoying this outstanding artwork in this beautiful space surrounded by friends, smiles, laughter, music...
🍔 By @shortys312
💨 By @hifomedia @seshcityunlimited @93boyz
🍻 By @pabstblueribbon
💦 By @liquiddeath
🔋 By @redbull
And MORE!!

TWO NEW, secret & ephemeral, murals hand painted b

TWO NEW, secret & ephemeral, murals hand painted by @lie_4d himself will be revealed this Saturday evening at the opening of his SOLO SHOW "Out of the Woods"
This is his fourth feature exhibition with Chicago Truborn and he's been in countless additional group shows - he's an artist who has been in our general rotation for (actually) 12 years, before the gallery even existed, it's no suprise we're sharing in this momentous occasion.
We truly came up together!
Come party with us as the gallery turns TEN - double digits, baby.
@shortys312 @hifomedia @seshcityunlimited @profeshsesh @93boyz @liquiddeath and more all gonna throwin it down here ON SATURDAY from 4-8 pm

👀 A little something from @lie_4d to wet your b

👀 A little something from @lie_4d to wet your beak!
"Out of the Woods" opens this Saturday from 4-8 pm right here in the heart of the city - @westtownchicago
Celebrate our 10 year anniversary as your favorite gallery - or just come to nab a burger from @shortys312.
Pull up for @hifomedia @seshcityunlimited
@profeshsesh with @93boyz
Lets get ittttt

"Out of the Woods" the triumphant return of, and s

"Out of the Woods" the triumphant return of, and solo exhibition by, @lie_4d opens SATURDAY and guess who's invited?
It's you! You're invited.
4-8pm, a time will be had!
@shortys312 will be grillin on site
@hifomedia and the @seshcityunlimited seshbus will also be on site!
Murder your thirst with @liquiddeath or maybe a cold brewksi or two.
We've got everything you could ever want and need.
Did we mention it's this small businesses 10 YR ANNIVERSARY TOO?
Plus, the event is free and open to the public.

You know this Saturday we have to come correct!!

You know this Saturday we have to come correct!!
This isn't just another spectacular art show at Chicago Truborn, it's also the celebration party honoring A DECADE IN BUSINESS.
10 years of consistently exhibiting established and emerging artists. 10 years as a hub for arts and culture in the greatest city in the world. 10 years of connecting with, and contributing to our community here in @westtownchicago and beyond.
This Saturday, 8/19 from 4-8 pm all are invited to come experience :
🐦 "Out of the Woods" featuring a stunning body of work from @lie_4d
💨 The @profeshsesh @seshcityunlimited Sesh Bus stocked up courtesy of @93boyz and @hifomedia
🍔 Smash burgers and more being prepared on site by Chicago's own @shortys312
💣 And plenty of other surprises on deck. TAP IN!

Over here on cloud 9 watching this come to life.

Over here on cloud 9 watching this come to life.
Like ASMR for your eyeballz, @lie_4d makes it look so easy but make no mistake, it's not.
It's years and years of formal training and education, studio practice, real life execution. Mulling over concepts, characters, figures, shading, line work, blending, composition and color theory... All that goes into making these pretty little paintings 🤩
Can hardly wait to lay our eyes on - and share in that visual feasting with you - "Out of the Woods"
CHICAGO TRUBORN turns 10 next Saturday and we sooo want you to be there to celebrate with us.
4-8 pm free and open to the public
Special surprises in store from @hifomedia @profeshsesh and @shortys312 (and maybe some others 😉)

If you're blue and don't where to go to... Join u

If you're blue and don't where to go to...
Join us for the CLOSING DAY OF FRACTURAS SAGRADAS!
This has been a fabulous and colorful month thanks to @thehway and @sr_gotta AND ALL OF YOU who've come into see this work in person.
There's still a couple hrs left on the countdown clock so jump on in here for your last lewks and if you've purchased a piece we will gladly begin letting pieces go off the wall today!
Or, cut to the chase and shop online right this very second.
Shipping begins Monday 🖤
Thank you for opening your hearts and minds to this exhibition, can't wait for the next one!!

In light of Chicago Truborn's 10 year anniversary

In light of Chicago Truborn's 10 year anniversary fast approaching - coinciding with the fact that @aerosolkingdom just happens to be visiting currently...
It just felt right to share a little #FLASHBACKFRIDAY
The first 5 pictures were October 14th, 2013 at our first location on Division - the second 5 in 2019 when he returned for his second CT solo show.
It's pretty, pretty, pretty, wild to think about all that has changed since day 1.
The man in this pic was known as a stencil artist who went by the name #MrPrvrt. And as you can see, his work was largely horror themed.
These days he's known as @aerosolkingdom and he paints realistic portraits of both humans and animals, freehand, all over the world.
Incredible to witness his evolution and growth over the last decade and so proud to still have him as an integral part of Chicago Truborn.
Speaking of growth, check out the old gallery 😂
Huge thank you to all the artists and collectors who stuck with CT from the beginning. WHAT A LONG STRANGE TRIP IT'S BEEN.
Celebrate with us next Saturday from 4-8 pm for our big 10 yr Anni bash. Click on that "Out of the Woods" reminder so you won't miss it!

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