Jesse James
The Chicago-born artist Hebru Brantley is prepping to kick off a new exhibition. The artist will be opening the doors on his immersive and expansive “NEVERMORE PARK” exhibition. The 6,000-square-foot presentation centers on Brantley’s ubiquitous characters, Flyboy and Lil Mama. The collection features a neo-futuristic take on real-life locations in the Windy City. The narrative-driven exhibition offers interactive experiences that encourage visitors to touch cavernous walls.
Guests can sit inside Flyboy‘s crashed spaceship with light beams glowing inside its exterior. There is even a vintage train cab complete with vibrating seats. The exhibition is located inside a renovated establishment in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The project took nearly a year to produce. The artist spoke about his exhibition in a statement. Brantley stated: “Nevermore Park is meant to be a fun, accessible, and invigorating experience for audiences of all ages to participate in a narrative-driven fine art installation.” He went on to add, “This project is about reclaiming history—both in the United States and the city of Chicago—through a lens that speaks to empowerment and giving agency to a historically disenfranchised community.”
Check out the exhibition in the images below and head over to purchase tickets to the event right here. There will also be a gift shop with exclusive Flyboy and Lil Mama apparel and accessories. Find out more about his work on Hebru Brantley’s official website and keep it locked for more outstanding art and design coming very soon.
Photos via Hebru Brantley
