In honor of my ongoing solo exhibition, Onion City Memories, at Connect Gallery, I’d love to invite you to a special two-part community event designed to bring you deeper into the world behind the work.
🎤 Part One: Artist Talk & Conversation
We’ll kick things off with an in-depth art talk, where I’ll be sitting down with my good friend and Seeing Sounds Podcast co-host Kiem of Wheat (@kiemofwheat).
We’ll dive into:
the stories behind each piece in the exhibition
my creative process and inspirations
the characters and world-building of Onion City
This will be a rare chance to hear the full narrative behind the work and get exclusive insight into how this world came to life.
🎨 Part Two: All-Ages Coloring Workshop
After the talk, we’ll switch gears into a laid-back, hands-on coloring workshop.
You’ll get to:
color some of my most iconic characters
create alongside me as your guide
bring your kids, friends, or just your inner child
Markers will be out, pressure will be low, and the goal is simple: have fun and step inside Onion City together.
📍 Event Details
Date: February 8 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Connect Gallery 1451 E 53rd Street Chicago IL
If you’re in Chicago, I’d love to see you there and share this experience with you.
Peace,
Muddy