This weekend I took a trip to Nevermore Park—an immersive art experience powered by the imagination of artist Hebru Brantley and spanning nearly 6,000 square feet—this amazing exhibit opened to the public in Pilsen on Thursday, October 24th.
Visitors to Nevermore Park will be transported into the fictional hometown of Brantley’s iconic characters Flyboy and Lil Mama. Guests of all ages can expect the unexpected. It is a place for the creator in all of us. As we strolled through the exhibit it definitely takes you back in time from the Bull wins papers, Obama, and old Jet magazines that many of us grew up reading and seeing.
You will not only be transported visually but through sound as well as old school Aaliyah plays in one of the exhibits. I don’t want to give too many spoilers but go I highly recommend it. On your way out there is a gift store that offers merchandise exclusive to the venue and will be available in-store only.
The limited run ends on December 1, 2019. Admission is $28,
About Nevermore Park
This 6,000 square foot immersive art experience will transport you into an exciting alternate reality filled with new sights and sounds. Powered by the imagination of artist Hebru Brantley, visitors will get the chance to spend a day in the life of his iconic characters, Flyboy and Lil Mama. Come explore this vibrant community filled with joy, hope, and wonder! Expect the unexpected around every corner.
Nevermore Park is fun and accessible to audiences of all ages. It’s a place that encourages everyone to be creative, activating the senses with story elements waiting to be discovered and art you can touch, interact with and share. It will allow you to experience a storyworld through art that everyone can participate in and enjoy!
About Hebru Brantley
Hebru Brantley creates narrative driven work revolving around his conceptualized iconic characters. Brantley utilizes these iconic characters to address complex ideas around nostalgia, the mental psyche, power and hope. The color palettes, pop-art motifs and characters themselves create accessibility around Brantley’s layered and multifaceted ideas. Majorly influenced by the South Side of Chicago’s Afro Cobra movement in the 1960s and 70s, Brantley uses the lineage of mural and graffiti work as a frame to explore his inquiries. Brantley applies a plethora of mediums from oil, acrylic, watercolor and spray paint to non-traditional mediums such as coffee and tea. Brantley’s work challenges the traditional view of the hero or protagonist. His work insists on a contemporary and distinct narrative that shapes and impacts the viewer’s gaze.
Recognized nationally for public works and solo shows in Chicago, Hebru Brantley has exhibited in London, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York including Art Basel Switzerland, Art Basel Miami, Scope NYC and Frieze London. Brantley has been recognized in publications including the Chicago Tribune, Complex Magazine and NY Post. His work has been collected by Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, The Pritzker Family and power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce. Brantley has collaborated with brands like Nike, Hublot and Adidas. Brantley earned a B.A. in Film from Clark Atlanta University, and has a background in design and Media Illustration. More at www.hebrubrantley.com
For more information or to sign-up to receive ticket information visit www.nevermorepark.com. More updates will be provided via the @flyboyuniverse Instagram account.
