After meeting through Wisconsin’s graffiti scene in the 1990s, world-acclaimed tattooers Mario Desa and Gordon McCloud reunite for a one-night visual art exhibit featuring new works on paper and wood.
While Chicago-based Desa and McCloud—who now resides in Hawaii—have built formidable careers in the American traditional tattoo scene since crossing paths 30 years ago, they’ve both continued creating visual art inspired by their street and folk art roots. “Hey You! Who Me?” will showcase two artists’ shared creative foundation while celebrating creative evolution, the power of subculture, and the endurance of a cross-country friendship.