Letter M in Black Lives Matter
by Cujo — Joe Nelson
M is for Mother: Intricate patterns of experience and history, caregiver, creator of life, a woman should always be cherished and respected.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Fine Artist, Muralist, Graphic Designer. Joe grew up in West Englewood, and is an accomplished fine artist and graphic designer with exploits and achievements both locally and abroad (Houston, Miami, California, Italy, Ireland, Kenya and more). With a multi-disciplinary approach and unique vision, his works are comprised of various mediums and surfaces. From large outdoor murals, painted canvases and more.
Joe believes art should not be confined or restricted as long as it is executed with integrity and skill. The content of his pieces vary, but more often than not they intersect humor, human behavior, and city life. Joe’s current goal is to create a large series of work, and to paint more murals (anywhere and everywhere)! His primary intention is to produce quality pieces, and hopefully make a meaningful impact in the process.
A former instructor at the Gallery 37 summer program, and a frequent mentor to youth, Joe's roots in Chicago run deep. Currently Joe is a lead designer for Chicago's Transit Authority, and his works can be seen on special city trains and buses throughout the year. Co-founder of JNJ Creative, he collaborates with his wife Janell on philanthropic and illustrative-leaning Design projects. He's looking forward to more community murals and engaging collaborations with citizens of the city he loves.
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