https://libguides.sdsu.edu/comicsbytopic/afrofuturism

The above is a link to the Afrofuturist Comics Collection at the San Diego State University Library.  A tremendous resource.

 

Onil is that rare visual artist who has actually working the field of Comic Books & Graphic Novels along with Fine Art and Illustration. Plenty of major Visual Artists claim comix or cartoons as source material or inspiration yet they have never worked in those fields. Often their venture into comics is brazen appropriation or worst.  

Onli is unique in this. Sort of like the masters of music who can perform or compose in Pop, Classical, Jazz and Electronica. Versatility in full effect!

These four unique acclaimed collections are ready to be presented in major galleries or museums. Each body of Rhythmistic Art is ready for the gaze of the astute curator or intelligently well resources collector.

Proven in both worlds of visual expression and communication.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzNvRVERtII

 Drafting on the exclusive excitement in Chicago that is the EXPO CHICAGO April 13th / 16th 2023 Weekend ONLI STUDIOS LLC is hosting a RSVP soft opening to its new Loft Art Space in the dynamic Ravenswood District of Chicago. 

Five well- resourced and connected major players in the international fine art world are being discreetly invited.

 They will be treated to the in-studio power of indie-unrepresented Visual Fine Art with immense growth potential that has a long-acclaimed practice that includes being featured at the Musuem of Contemporary Art, Chicago, The New Musuem of Contemporary Art, NY, The FIAP, Paris, and a COVID era Residency in Chicago at the Hyde Park Art Center.

They will see & experience excerpts from Prof. Onli's following Rhythmistic Art Collections or bodies of work. 

 "No Evils".

 "The Naga".

 

"Passion Fruit".

NOTE: All of the art and images on this blog are copyright 2023 Turtel Oni and other registrations dates.  They are not to be rebooted, remixed, or reproduced for any commercial use without a signed negotiated compensation agreement with Turtel Onli.

 Prof. Onli has relocated to the Ravenswood District of Chicago after decades of being based for decades in the Hyde Park area.  

Prof. Onli taking in the crisp Chicago air in front of his new Work/Live/Space location 

in the Ravenswood District of Chicago.

He sees this as a new beginning to launch a more art centric Rhythmistic styled Renaissance. One where the core guide of original-vision will flow beyond working in a set themed series and growing long running collections, but more at one with chaos theory....until a pattern emerges. 

Then pivot!

"Rhythmistic Preview" TBA Open Studio RSVP!

Of course, he will have focused Studios Openings for well-resourced astute art lovers and continue to gladly accept clients and commissions along the way.

CHICAGO -  It is truly an honor for three Rhythmistic works by Prof. Onli be included in the current juried group fine art exhibition in Chicago at the impressive Stola Contemporary Art Gallery this month. 

The "Angels & Demons" Exhibition catalog opening page.

"Taming The Waters". 

Oils on 24" X 36" French Provincial framed canvas board. Circa 2008. Available.

"Play Angels"

 Oils on 40" X 40" museum profiled canvas. Circa 2004- 2015. Available.

Catalog cover.

"Protector Of Our Egg" 

Watercolors on 18" X 24" archival paper. Circa 2022 Available.

The theme of this insightful show and its catalog is "Angels & Demons".