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Studio Member since 2012

b.1984

Ted Gram-Boarini is at once a visual artist and musician, and his preferred modes of artistic expression are mutually influential. This is witnessed in the mesmerizing rhythm of his brush strokes, and in the artistry of the lyrics he has written for the North Shore studio band, Van Go Go.

“I enjoy talking to people and toward becoming my own person. That is, to help people realize who I am. Because if I don’t, then how can I do this and be my own man in terms of art?”

Gram-Boarini reimagines music and movie references into acrylic paintings on canvas. Distinctively, his introspective nature and personal connection to the reference always shine through. Gram-Boarini allows us to see him through his work, while leaving space for the viewer’s personal reverie.

“This piece is successful because it’s supposed to show people that you can do whatever you put your mind to. Everyone has to make their own way through life. That’s what it’s about.”

Gram-Boarini is a singer and percussionist for the studio band Van Go Go. He is also a member of the studio’s curating team. His art has been featured on Arts of Life merchandise, and on our partner site, ArtLifting.com. Gram-Boarini was also interviewed on-camera by WGN news in 2018.

Portfolio Work

The Bourne Identity Knowing Who You Are, 2019
acrylic
20" x 16"

Face of the Future, 2020
acrylic on canvas
9" x 12"

To Be The Best Artist You Can Be, 2020
acrylic
16" x 20"

Pictures, 2019
acrylic
24" x 36"

Long Time, 2020
acrylic on canvas
24" x 18"

The Ways of Life Part 1, 2019
acrylic
36" x 24"

Mr. Obvious, 2019
acrylic
36" x 24"

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Life of Free, 2020
acrylic
16" x 20"

Rocky Athas, 2017
acrylic
10" x 14"

Guitarist’s Dream, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

The Bourne Identity II, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

Musical Genius, 2018
acrylic
16" x 20"

Dream Guitar, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

Wonder Boy, 2018
acrylic
16" x 20"

Dragon Head, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

Chance of a Lifetime, 2019
acrylic
14" x 18"

The Who, 2019
acrylic
14" x 18"

Blue Beauty, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

Kermit’s Trip, 2017
acrylic
11" x 14"

Rage, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

Talking Head, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

Looking for the Target, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

Rosy Pink Desire, 2019
acrylic
16" x 20"

The Block Stylings of Compositional Painting, 2019
acrylic
15" x 20"

Fighter, 2019
acrylic
18" x 20"

Exhibitions

Slow Read

Circle Contemporary, Chicago, IL - 2019

Winter Glow

Circle Contemporary, Glenview, IL - 2019

Permanent Collection

The Waisman Foundation, Madison, WI - 2017

Carson's Furniture Gallery

Wilmette, IL - 2017