"Itz A Rhythmistic World!"

"Itz A Rhythmistic World!"
Onli's Cool Globe contribution for the traveling public art exhibition to promote hot ideas for a cooler planet. All artwork on this blog is Copyright 2023 Turtel Onli , and other dates. All Rights Protected & not to be remixed, rebooted or used commercially without a signed agreement with Prof. Onli.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, 2021.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, 2021.
TOP: Prof. Onli circa 1998, with his "Rhythmistic Bench" in the permanent exhibition of the Chicago Childrens' Museum. BELOW: Prof. Onli with his impressive mural-sized art as the face of the 2021 blockbuster group exhibition at the MCA, Chicago.

Sunday, December 28, 2014


ONLI STUDIOS is the "Motown" of the Graphic Novels industry! One person one product at a  time!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Wise  collectors, curators and critics of all things Rhythmistic 
will love this set of eye-candy from Prof. Onli. Circa 2001.

 "Taming The Waters" Oils on archival canvasboard. 24"W X 36"H Circa 2008
"Rhythmistic Place Setting"  Oils on archival canvasboard. 24"W X 36"H. Circa 2008

Sunday, August 17, 2014




A truly unique mix of global attractions and local charm make Chicago second to none. Home to a great history in architecture, fashion, foods, sports, music and art.
Chicago is also the home of two growing visual art movements with serious growth potential. One being the Rhythmism approach to visual art.  Secondly in the world of graphic novels we have the growing Black Age of Comics movement.  
Both can be your little discovery adventure!
Both were launched decades ago by Chicago's own Turtel Onli.  He is lovingly called "The Father of the Black Age of Comics" for this achievement to diversify the visual arts.
Both are open to all lovers of contemporary visual art! 
For a great price you can collect great original art and signed limited edition prints or graphic novels from a true contemporary visual innovator.

Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States, is located on the shoreline of beautiful Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. One of the top worldwide centers of commerce and trade, Chicago is also known for its legendary sports heritage and as a global tourism destination.  Each year Chicago welcomes more than 50 million visitors, many of whom arrive via the city’s two international airports. One of which – O’Hare International Airport – is the second-busiest in the world. Among metropolitan areas, Chicago has the fourth-largest gross domestic product (GDP) in the world, just behind Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. 

You are invited to make ONLI STUDIOS one of your cultural and urban artistic destinations.  By appointment or on our 3rd Fridays events. Located in the unique Bridgeport Art Center at the Chicago Rive, 35th Street and South Racine Street.  Near Cellular Field, the home of the White Sox baseball team and a short drive from Midway Airport.

 Clients, collectors, curators and critics are all welcome to attend our monthly 3rd Friday OPEN STUDIOS. 6pm to 10pm. Free admission and parking. Positive visual arts vibes related to creativity, culture and commerce.
 Dr. Onli, on behalf of ONLI STUDIOS' educators professional development programs, presented on two days at this important educators' training symposium.  Onli focused on the impact of the visual arts and artists in Chicago and on the growth of institutions or organizations. The participants were K-12 educators, across the curriculum, along with school administrators.

ONLI STUDIOS is looking to offer its consulting and workshop services to school and school systems in and around the Chicago area.  Interested educators and the like may call 773-726-1610 for details, or visit the Rhythmistic Curriculum tab at ONLI STUDIOS.
 Students and interns at ONLI STUDIOS.
This is a limited edition book that tells about the factors and forces that led to the launch of the growing Black Age of Comics Movement that is diversifying the industries connected to graphic novels, games, movies and such.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Onli at work on a "Button-Head" mural in Elk Grove California for the Radcliffe Academy.
Rhythmistic heroes in graphic novels from ONLI STUDIOS. Posters. T-Shirts. Fun, Fire & FUNK!

Saturday, June 28, 2014

"I  have been so busy in tradition from retiring from teaching in the Chicago Public School system to being a true full time Rhythmistic visual artist.  I must say.....it is great! Just as I was retiring some outstanding art lover set up a Wiki listing on me.  I am really grateful for that!"

"I am still very committed to the Rhythmistic vision of the visual process being future-primitif in effect and multiglobal in its reach.  I recently opened a new studio.  It is the 8th non-home based studio of my career."