Illuminating the power of visual storytelling by empowering creativity, inspiring passion, and enriching lives through timeless curated art.
Mame Cheikh Mbaye
From Dakar: Street Story Series
Oct. 5th - Dec 14th
Mame Cheikh Mbaye's "Street Story" photography series captures the vibrant street life of Dakar, revealing profound emotions, offering a window into the human condition. His powerful images highlight the beauty and resilience of the people of Dakar, engaging viewers with their authenticity and emotional depth.
EXHIBITION
October 5th - December 14th
DRAGO
DRAGO
Drago is an artist and fashion designer who captures moments in time, his thoughts, and his identity through his work. His creative momentum defies the ordinary—he is anything but everyday. Driven by a passion to express beauty, Drago's fashion line is a reflection of what inspires him. Each shirt is hand-painted with his art, making every piece a one-of-a-kind creation that resonates with his deeply personal and introspective vision.
Drago’s designs are personal, pure, and uninhibited—like the calm of a Sunday morning. His shirts are unisex, creative, and entirely unique.
You can find Drago’s shirts online, in NYC, Japan, and now in Chicago at T. Mari Gallery. Stop by to see these eclectic designs and pair them with your favorite outfit.
Behind the Art
"Behind the Art" takes viewers into the personal lives of artists, exploring how they unwind and find inspiration outside their studios. Each episode features a different artist, offering an intimate look at their hobbies, interests, and daily routines when they are not creating art. The series aims to give another layer to artists, showing the diverse ways they relax and recharge.
Fairyland Series
Andy and Lilette Ramos-Baker
Fairyland — a place that’s beyond the imagination and yet it exists. Its beauty surrounds you, engulfs you, and captures your attention.
Andy Alexis-Baker is a photographer, printmaker, and professor with a passion for exploring our natural world and Lilette Ramos is a landscape photographer based in Chicago and born and raised in Luzon, Philippines. Through her art, she aims to inspire a profound appreciation for the raw power and resilience of nature's geological wonders.
Both are passionate advocates for environmental conservation and invite you to see the wonders of the world through their lens.
