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Studio Member since 2010

b. 1972

A self-proclaimed “metal-head,” Lilly’s work is very much inspired by the music he listens to.

“I’m a metalhead and that’s what my art is about. I draw tornadoes, lightning, skulls… anything rock and roll!”

Skulls, flames, tornadoes, cyborgs and a multitude of other subjects of impending doom are common symbols in Lilly’s work. Most fascinating is his ability to combine all of these influences together, into a single, cohesive work.

“I love to make art. It keeps me occupied. I want my art on t-shirts, hoodies, posters and album covers. People say my artwork is cool.”

Like heavy metal, Lilly’s art is a force of technical dexterity, distortion, aggression, masculinity, and pure, raw, unapologetic loudness. In July of 2017, Lilly was recognized as the studio’s “Artist of the Month.”

Portfolio Work

Metal Storm, 2014
mixed medium
18" x 24"

The Electric Storm, 2019
marker
24" x 19"

3 Sisters, 2015
marker
14" x 11"

Sold

80’s Hair Metal, 2019
marker
17" x 14"

Lightning Strikes, 2018
marker
18" x 12"

Death Metal, 2019
marker
17" x 14"

Destructive Tornadoes, 2017
marker
17" x 14"

Horns of Hell, 2012
marker
19" x 24"

Sold

Def Leppard, 2019
marker
17" x 14"

Killer (Midnight Tornado),
acrylic on glass
35" x 24"

Shotgun Lilly, 2013
marker
24" x 19"

Terminator T-600,
mixed medium
18" x 12"

The Grim Reaper, 2013
marker
11" x 14"

The Graveyard, 2014
mixed medium
11" x 14"

Three Tornadoes “Out of Control” F3, F4, F5,
marker
18" x 12"

W. Axl Rose, 2014
marker
9" x 12"

Untitled, 2014
mixed medium
11" x 14"

Def Leppard, 2012
screen print
9" x 12"

D Twister, 2014
mixed medium
14" x 11"

Sword of Death, 2014
marker
11" x 14"

Def Leppard Part One,
mixed medium
18" x 12"

Night Robbers, 2013
marker
30" x 20"

The Worst Tornado of 2018, 2018
marker
12" x 18"

Tornado Alley, 2019
marker
20" x 16"

Two Sisters, 2017
marker
14" x 11"

Exhibitions

The Beasts

Circle Contemporary - 2018

Mugs

Club Nutz - 2018

Chicago Studio Award Show

Circle Contemporary Gallery - 2017

July Artist of the Month

Chicago Studio - 2017