Shawnimal's "Support Systems" Solo Show @ Rotofugi (Aug 15-Sept 13)
(Rotofugi, 2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 10am-6pm)
"Support Systems" is a solo show by Chicago-based Shawn Smith AKA Shawnimals, launched August 15th at Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago (exhibiting thru September 13, 2020), where he showcases new works, and as well the more "familiar" WeeNinjas folks might be more familiar with open this blog...!
Besides the few artwork shown here, you can check out the online preview on gallery.rotofugi.com, and as well stay connected to Shawnimal's Insta @shawnimals for more! and Insta @rotofugi fo gallery updates...!
ABOUT THE ARTIST: "Chicago-based Shawn Smith is best known as the artist and designer behind Shawnimals and Ninjatown. While often known for his work in designer toys — particularly plush — he is primarily focused on fine art, and creates a wide variety of colorful, playful, and symbolic illustrative works in the form of drawings, paintings, and murals. Simply put, he wants to delight and inspire people everywhere with his character-based creative work.
His "All Shapes" body of work explores ideas of friendship, community, diversity, inclusivity, and celebration. While squarely rooted in the world of art with color, shape, and composition, there's also the implication of a wide range of not only shapes and colors, but also emotions. We are all of these things and many more, and these differences should be celebrated and supported to build a true sense of community.
You can see his work in and around Chicago, other parts of the US, and as far away as Tokyo, Japan.
When he's not working in his studio, he proudly works as the Art Director for Threadless and spends as much time as possible with his wife, son, and adorably grumpy old dog Remmy."
