About this Event
Laughlin Gallery is pleased to invite you to a collaborative effort years in the making...
The eclectic trio of visual+multimedia artists WolfGangGang, Ty Nitz and Bugg will be presenting brand new work for you to feast your eyes on at the debut pop-up weekend in our Fulton Market storefront.
Friday Evening
+Our opening night will give you a explosive curated experience for your mind and soul. A galaxy of pieces will be presented by the creators to stimulate your brain. Curious minds will be able to discuss the artists' processes and inspirations in a one hour artist in the round discussion.
+Should the art motivate your feet to get busy, the soundtrack of your evening will be provided by the sensational DJ Nate Euhus AKA Euhu.
+Light bites+Beverages will be provided to ensure your bellies are full and your inhibitions are forgotten.
PIECES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BEGINNING 6PM AUG 9
Saturday
1pm-3pm- Our artists will be providing a once in a lifetime experience for kids to collaborate on a painting with the artists. Wolf, Bugg and Ty will be speaking to the kids on what inspired them as children to become the artists they are today and how art can change the world.
The final piece will then be auctioned off a later date to benefit a charity of the artists' choice.
3-8pm- The gallery is open to the public for walk ins, purchase pick up and artist meet&greet.
Bugg
Bugg is a music producer, visual artist and skateboarder from the Chicago area. His story and his artistic practice is the result of his three core interests working together as one. At the age of 13 after years of playing drums and bass in various bands, Bugg began translating his school notebook work sketches onto shoes and clothing. His work was swiftly sought out by peers and the public, and so began his career as a visual artist.
A chance encounter at a skatepark brought him into the local music scene. Sharing his art, Bugg quickly established himself as a go-to source for album covers and soon was doing covers for over 50 artists nationwide.
While continuing to skate and produce for emerging hip hop artists throughout the country, Bugg's art lept from clothes and covers to stretched canvas. Combining a recurring character from his old school notebooks with a tag he designed to connect him to the iconic trees of his upbringing, “Willow Faces” explore nostalgia and identity through the common thread in all of his creative work. Now based in Atlanta, Bugg's art has become iconinic within a wide range of communities as he hasfilled over 300 canvases with his iconic “Willow Faces” with no end in sight.
WolfGangGang
In 2022 Jamie Wineman left a successful 15 year career as a music producer and pivoted to visual art under the pseudonym WolfGangGang.
Since beginning his visual media journey, WolfGangGang has shown three solo exhibitions in both Chicago and his native Detroit based on his experiences finding sobriety after years of addiction and working through mental illness. His Neuroplasticity collections have been lauded by multiple press outlets and collected by many around the world. WolfGangGang’s pieces derive inspiration from an eclectic taste in music, pop culture, film and his journey in recovery+mental health.
Working his way into the world of fashion design and lifestyle, WolfGangGang & Co was launched the spring of 2024. His designs can be found on children's and adult apparel+accessories adorned with his well known character Scary Bear. WolfGangGang's one-of-a-kind leather jackets have been worn by everyone from celebrities to in-vogue mommas all over the country. He also sits as a board member for Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit (MmOdd).
Ty Nitz
Ty's artistic journey has been punctuated by notable showcases, including a variety of solo exhibitions. Since 2021, Ty’s original artwork and murals have been featured at the Hoxton Hotel Chicago, River North Design District Gallery Walk, Nora Schneider Interior Designs, IA Interior Architects Headquarters, Uniland Corp in Detroit, Ivy Hall Dispensary, SCI Customs, Frame Chicago and the iconic Vienna Beef Sausage Company, a testament to the widespread acclaim and recognition his work has garnered.
As Ty continues to captivate audiences with his evocative creations, he invites you to join him on a journey of artistic exploration, where each brushstroke tells a story and every composition invites you to see the world through a prism of color, texture, and boundless creativity.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1111 W Randolph St, 1111 West Randolph Street, Chicago, United States
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