Doings

“Ouroboros” - Soho House, Chicago, May/September 2024

Honoring mental health awareness and suicide prevention

Artist + Poet: Lindsey Meyers

Ouroboros is an exercise in alchemization- an homage to self-actualization, healing and vulnerability. Standing in the belief that everything is rooted in eternal cyclical renewal, the work was meant to take on its initial shape and then transmute through the power of belief and manifestation.

The altar-like installation fell under a blue “Dream it or Release it” banner representing the throat chakra and clear communication. White feathers were hung to illuminate truth and self-expression and a yellow toolbox anchored the piece, radiating as the solar plexus chakra and the golden light within. In harmony and balance, this established a sacred space to both offer up and release wishes, longings, hauntings and heartaches. 

934 anonymous entries were collected from the box- each one read, recorded and dissected to create two collective poems. Minimal editing, a rare spelling correction and only the sporadic conjunction or preposition was included to generate flow in the transcriptions. The papers themselves began as jumbled fragments and emerged as two vertical garland strands. 

The work’s organic evolution and reconstruction asserts that no longing and no one need suffer in isolation or silence. It acknowledges that we all have desires, fears, and traumas. When strung together, the synergistic sentiments of dreaming and releasing get louder, bolder and more audacious, just as sharing our stories, voicing our triumphs and acknowledging our sufferings makes them more recognizable and yet sets us free. 

Ouroboros affirms that the better, safer and closer we feel, the more love and compassion we can offer to ourselves and to others. Simple gestures become lifelines of grace and empowerment to help support one another in living joyfully and in the beauty of full authenticity. 

In memory of Lou Ann Goldstein

“Lake of Life”, Uptown United + Elevate Group, 1101 West Lawrence, Chicago, Illinois, September 2023

Artist: Fernando Chamarelli

Artist assistant: Lindsey Meyers

Mural curation, facilitation, production and project management

Lake of Life vibrantly depicts the beauty in Mother Earth being the illustrious keeper of the environment, and more specifically, the natural paradise that is Lake Michigan. The visual fluidity of the design colorfully exemplifies the interconnectedness between the water, the birds and the fish and the intention of the piece is to show the viewer that this lake is very much alive and critical to the survival of these species. The inclusion of the birds, such as the Northern Cardinal and the Piping plover, is also meant to symbolize the surrounding lake states as well as to raise awareness of the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary.

Interior Mural honoring Indigenous Culture & Heritage, Blaine Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois, July 2023

Artist: Fernando Chamarelli

Artist assistant: Lindsey Meyers

Mural curation, facilitation, production and project management

Basketball Court, Blaine Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois, August 2023

Artist: Fernando Chamarelli

Artist assistant: Lindsey Meyers

Mural curation, facilitation, production and project management

Exterior murals and ground mural, Blaine Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois, August 2023

Artist: Cera

Mural curation, facilitation, production and project management

“Good People”, A Beauty & Brawn Creative Take-Over and Pop-up Collective Exhibition at the Bryn Mawrkets, Chicago, illinois, February, 2023 * In partnership with the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce

Artists: Katie Batten, Jennifer Cronin, Brooke Duncan, Sam Farchione, Christophe Gausparro, Lindsey Meyers, Marco Querin and Carlos Santos

Exhibition curation, facilitation and project management

“Exponential Growth”, Blaine Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois, January 2023

Artist: Cera * Technology: PixelStix

This mural was gifted by the students from the Anti-Defamation League in partnership with Friends of Blaine

Mural curation, facilitation, production and project management

“I And You & We And Us”, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Commission, Chicago, Illinois, November 2022

A Collaboration between: Beauty & Brawn, Brooke Duncan, PixelStix and Sarutobi

Concept, curation, production, project management, poem and poem reading

“Polychromatic Super You”, JARS Cannabis/Hype “Smoke With Pride”, Ferndale, Michigan, August 2022

Artist: Joey Salamon

Mural curation, facilitation, production and project management

Ganja White Night - West Town, Chicago, April 2022

Artist: Ebo (Belgium)

Mural facilitation, production and project management

Tryon Farms, Michigan City, Indiana, December 2021

Dunefarmhouse Living Art Experience

Beauty & Brawn and our sister company, PeelGood, created an one-of-a-kind "Living Art Experience". Inside the home, Dunefarmhouse guests are able to view and interact with the artwork, wall covering, Welcome Book and Guest Journal by using exclusive PixelStix technology. Upon arrival guests can use the PixelStix app to scan the Dunefarmhouse plaque in the entryway to obtain full experience instructions.

​Custom PeelGood Wall covering​

Beauty & Brawn created a custom wall covering exclusively for Dunefarmhouse and the design is an homage to native flora found in the area. Viewers can access exclusive content by tapping on the ten textured buds and coneflowers with the PixelStix app. 

​Dunefarmhouse Art Collection & Exhibition curated by Beauty & Brawn

Artwork from six local, national and international artists is featured throughout the house and all works are available for immediate purchase. 

​Interactive Welcome Book

Beauty & Brawn offered a new take on sharing all of the traditional features of the house, in addition to:

• Welcome greeting from the owner 

• House rules

• Tryon information and trail maps

• PeelGood wall covering and Pixelstix instructions

• Recommendations (eats, to do's, happenings!)

• Art collection information and sale prices

Summer 2021 Artists Residency:

Exhibition & Artists Talk for White Linen Night, Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, New Orleans July/August 2021

Artist: Jenny Perez (Miami)

Project management, curation, event production and moderation and artist management

“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM CLOUD”, Big Bay Realty, Goose Island, Chicago, June 2021

Artist: Joe Miller (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

“The Supera Corporate Historical Timeline Project” for Supera Asset Management, Chicago, Illinois, February 2021

Team: Beauty & Brawn (Project Lead), Jennifer Cronin (Muralist), Graphic Designer: Sandra Mars (Graphic Designer), Christophe Gausparro (Artist/Fabricator)

Project curation, development + management

”The Midas Touch”, in collaboration with The Flint Public Art Project, Flint, Michigan, October 2020

Artist: E. Lee (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

“Untitled”, in collaboration with The Flint Public Art Project, Flint, Michigan, October 2020

Artist: Joe Miller (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

“The Supera Collection”, for Supera Asset Management, Chicago, August 2020

Artists: Lynn Basa (Chicago), David Sprecher (Chicago), Joe Iurato (New Jersey), Katy Ann Gilmore (Los Angeles), Marketa Sivek (Chicago), Allison Svoboda (Chicago), Sherwin Ovid (Chicago), Jin Lee, (Chicago), Marco Querin (Indianapolis), Shane McAdams (Milwaukee), Pizza in the Rain (Chicago), Lindsay Olson (Chicago), Morley (Los Angeles), Garrett Hardy (Toronto), Matthew Hoffman (Chicago), Benjamin Larose (Chicago), Gabe Lanza (Chicago) and Carlos Santos (Mexico)

Collection curation and advisement, acquisitions, collection management and project management

Please click here to view the full collection

“My Life As A Comedy”, Supera Asset Management, Chicago, August 2020

Artist: E. LEE (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

“Snackpacks: A Side Project”, Peak Properties, Chicago, August 2020

Artist: CERA (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, co-design, production, artist management and project management

“After So Many Days”: Film Screening, Conversation and Intimate Performance with Jim and Sam

Gman Tavern, Chicago, February 2020

Event curation and management, artist management, development, co-production, facilitation and conversation moderation

Village of Fox Lake Mural, Fox Lake, Illinois, October 2019

Artist: Fernando Chamarelli (Brasil)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

Freebody Physical Therapy & Wellness, Chicago, August 2019

Artist: Miguel Del Real

Curation, artist management and project management

“Alleyway Takeover 5th Anniversary Party”, Soho House Chicago, Chicago, July 2019

Artists: E. Lee (Chicago), Zachary Grey-Phelps (Chicago), Michael Correy (Chicago), Christophe Gausparro (Chicago), Katie Meuser (Chicago), B’Rael Ali Thunder & Footwork Crew (Chicago)

Event curation and development, co-production, artist management and facilitation

Village of Fox Lake, Fox Lake, Illinois, June 2019

Artist: Kate Lewis (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

Promote Fox Lake, Fox Lake, Illinois June 2019

Artist: Jennifer Cronin (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

“Grounded” Mural - Hyatt Centric AIRE, Chicago, May 2019

Artist: ONUR (Berlin)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

Rotating Artist Series, Hyatt Centric AIRE, Chicago, May 2019 - July 2019

Artists: Tristan Hummel (Chicago) & Zachary Grey-Phelps (Chicago)

Art and series curation and development, production, artist management and project management

Aston Chicago Mural- 200 East Illinois, Chicago, May 2019

Artist: Dave Flores (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, co-production, artist management, and project management

“The Art of Arts Series” - Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne , Key Biscayne, May 2019

Artists: Fernando Chamarelli (Brasil), Mateo Wallpainter/Matthieu Bories (Montreal), Kiko Rikote (Miami)

Series curation and development, event programming, production, artist management, and project management

“Reiki Adventure at the Art Institute with Shauna Angel Blue” - Soho House Chicago, Chicago, January 2019

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Behind the Artist” Brunch Exhibition & Reception, Chicago Yacht Club, Chicago, December 2018

Artists: Jennifer Cronin (Chicago), Corey Hagelberg (Indiana)

Event curation and development, programming and management

“Freebody Mural” - Freebody Physical Therapy, Humboldt Park, Chicago, December 2018

Artists: Zachary Grey-Phelps (Chicago), Traz Juarez (Chicago) and Dovie Golden (Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, production, artist management and project management

“Behind the Artist” Dinner Exhibition & Reception, Chicago Yacht Club, Chicago, November 2018

Artist: Rachel Slotnick (Chicago)

Event curation and development, programming and management

“Art is For Everyone” Jeffersonsian Dinner for Community Dining, Chicago, November 2018

Event programming and development, facilitation and management

“House Trips: Statue Stories Walking Tour”, Soho House Chicago, Chicago, July 2018

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Art as Therapy: Caroline Liu on Memory Loss”, Soho House Chicago, Chicago, June 2018

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Community Hour” - Unveiling “Midnight in Chicago” , Soho House Chicago, Chicago, May 2018

Event curation and co-development, programming and facilitation

“The Art of The Sketch” - Exploring The Psychology of Creativity” , Soho House Toronto, Toronto, November 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

The Art of The Protest with Social-Anti” , Soho House Toronto, Toronto, November 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Women Disrupting Industries in Chicago and Beyond” IWF Women’s Forum, Standard Club, Chicago, November 2017

Artist: Kate Lewis (Chicago)

Content development and programming, event creative programming and co-development, facilitation and management

Soho House Chicago/Intuit Center for Outsider Art, October 2017

Soho House Chicago/Intuit Center for Outsider Art, October 2017

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art hosted a projection mapping dinner celebrating the 125th anniversary of Henry Darger’s birth. A panoramic Darger watercolor landscape was projected onto white “coloring book” tables and guests were encouraged to engage in a collaborative art piece and to replicate the late artist’s process by tracing over his naive figures and the dark fairy tale that surrounds them. Soho House's Chef Alexis created a unique four-course meal, inspired by Darger’s life- which was impeccably paired with Suntory whiskey.

Event programming and co-development, facilitation and management

EnterpRISE - A Celebration of Fortitude, Creativity & Experience, Workshop 4200, Chicago, October 2017

Artists: Brainkiller (Chicago), Kirsty Turbull (Toronto), Fedz (Chicago), Zachary Grey-Phelps (Chicago), Rawooh (Chicago) and Robert Stevenson (Chicago)

Event programming and development, curation, facilitation and management

”Footpaths: Keeping Detroit at Home”, Detroitwick, Detroit, September 2017

(An Art & Community event benefiting The Tricycle Collective & Humble Design)

Event programming and development, facilitation and management

“Storytelling and performance with Jim & Sam”, Soho House Toronto, Toronto, August 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

The Western 1920 for Vequity Properties, Chicago, Spring/Summer 2017

Artists: Pat Perry (Detroit), Darryll Schiff (Chicago), Danny Sobor (Detroit), Seonna Hong (California), Lyz Luidens (Detroit), Marco Miller (Chicago), Matt Wojtan (Chicago), Andrew Steiner (Chicago), Sam Farchione (Chicago) and Jonathon Viner (New York)

Mural Artists: Joe Miller (Chicago) & Libre HEM (Mexico)

Interior and exterior art & mural curation, model collection curation, acquisitions, art advisement, artist management and project management

Morgan’s on Fulton, Chicago, June 2017

Homónimo: Alfredo LIBRE Gutiérrez (Mexico) & Jorge Moedano (Mexico)

Exhibition/event curation and development programming, facilitation, artist management and project management

“Vivian Maier Mural”, Chicago, June 2017

Artist: Eduardo Kobra (Brasil)

Mural curation, facilitation, artist management and project management

“Chicago House Party with DJ XIST” , Soho House Toronto, Toronto, April 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“The Cure Apothecary & Jal Gua Cafe, Soho House Toronto, Toronto, April 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Jam tasting with Kitten & The Bear” , Soho House Toronto, Toronto, April 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Storytelling and performance with Nathan Graham”, Soho House Toronto, Toronto, April 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Pan & Canvas” Soho House Toronto, Toronto, April 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“The Art of the Fade”, Soho House Chicago, Chicago, March 2017

Artist: Miguel Del Real (Chicago)

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Exquisite Corpse Drawing Rally and Rare Beer Swap”, Soho House Chicago, Chicago, February 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“Yarnstallation” with The Annex, Soho House Chicago, January 2017

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

“L” Property Window Installation, Chicago, January 2017

Artist: Miguel Del Real (Chicago)

Artist management, facilitation and project management

“Prototyping Malt Whiskeys with Chicago Distilling Company” , Soho House Chicago, November 2016

Event curation and co-development, programming and facilitation

“Barrels for Murals”, Chicago Distilling Company, Chicago, October/November 2016

Artists: Rawooh (Chicago), Katie Meuser (Chicago), Danny Sobor (Detroit), Zor Zor Zor (Chicago), Jay Jasso (Chicago), Chema Skandal! (Chicago), Marco Miller (Chicago), Miguel Del Real (Chicago), Revise (Chicago)

Event curation, development, programming and facilitation, artist management, project development and management

“Pan and Canvas”, Soho House Chicago, Chicago, November 2016

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

ACTIVATE for Chicago Loop Alliance, Chicago, October 2016

Lead curation for the FIVE SENSES

“Etch-A-Sketch” with Chicago artist, Jane Labowitch, Soho House Chicago, Chicago, September 2016

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

ACTIVATE for Chicago Loop Alliance, Chicago, August 2016

Artist: Justus Roe (Chicago)

Mural curation and artist management for Perrier

ACTIVATE for Chicago Loop Alliance at Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago, Chicago, July 2016

Artist: Anthony Lewellen (Chicago)

Mural curation and artist management for Zipcar

ACTIVATE for Chicago Loop Alliance, Chicago, June 2016

Artist: Caesar Prz (Chicago)

Mural curation and artist management for Lagunitas Brewing Company

“How To Fly A Drone”- with Underscore Films, Soho House Chicago, Chicago, June 2016

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation

Big Walls Mural Festival in partnership with Columbia Collage and The Wabash Arts Corridor, Chicago, May 2016

Artists: Eduardo Kobra (Brasil), Morley (Los Angeles), Marina Zumi (Argentina), Ricky Lee Gordon (South Africa), Tararchy (Tara Zanzing, Chicago)

Mural curation, facilitation, artist management and project management

“Vivian Maier Pop-Up Dark Room Event”, Soho House Chicago, April 2016

Event curation and development, programming and facilitation