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Memory Meets Detail: The Work Of Matt Bianchi
Matthew Bianchi’s drawings invite viewers into a world where childhood imagination, history, and meticulous observation coexist. Working in pen, ink, and watercolor, Bianchi creates densely detailed scenes filled with familiar characters, historical references, and personal memory. His work blends fantasy and fact, transforming studied influences into carefully constructed images that feel both nostalgic and unexpected.
Project Onward Staff
Jan 212 min read


Stephon Doby: Worlds in Tension
Stephon Doby creates narrative drawings and paintings that blend anime, pop culture, and philosophy with personal history. Working intuitively across collage and translucent acrylics, he explores identity, humor, and emotional tension. His work balances sincerity and irony, inviting viewers into charged, introspective worlds.
Project Onward Staff
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Bold Lines and Bright Ideas: Celebrating October's Artist of the Month Jackie Cousins Oliva
Meet Jackie Cousins Oliva, a Chicago artist blending pop culture, wrestling, and digital life into vibrant works that celebrate creativity and empowerment.
Project Onward Staff
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Poor Man’s Paradise: Honoring the Legacy of Maxwell Street Market
"Jimmy Davis"by Fernando Ramirez As Poor Man’s Paradise comes to a close, we reflect on what this exhibition has meant to the larger...
Project Onward Staff
Sep 26, 20252 min read
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