John Christopher Borrero - Mixed Media Artist

John Christopher Borrero - Mixed Media Artist I am a self-taught mixed media artist living in Chicago. I make paintings and sculptures made from f

When you see a face on a sculpture of mine, its an antique photo, from the early 1900s or earlier. What you might not k...
05/12/2021

When you see a face on a sculpture of mine, its an antique photo, from the early 1900s or earlier. What you might not know is that it is very hard to find diversity in photos of that time. So making African of Asian goddesses is very hard. So when I travel, I always hit tbe antique stores searching for pictures. On this trip to Hawaii, I hit the jackpot. (These are a few samples)🎉❤️. I can’t wait to bring to life a few Asian deities in the near future...

05/11/2021

Here is a video of the song that this piece plays. I think the melody is so lovely. (Sorry for the separate post. I couldn’t figure out how to include a video in the previous post). ❤️🤷🏻‍♂️

Look. I made a flying house! This was inspired by 2020: the year spent indoors. It was a strong reminder to me that...
05/11/2021

Look. I made a flying house! This was inspired by 2020: the year spent indoors. It was a strong reminder to me that we can’t spend our lives inside a house in front of a TV. This piece is also a music box.

Detail pics of Pegasus. 👁👁 He’s made from wood, metal, glass, leather. I was going for an ancient futuristic, almost m...
05/08/2021

Detail pics of Pegasus. 👁👁 He’s made from wood, metal, glass, leather. I was going for an ancient futuristic, almost mechanical feel. This is from a time far into the future where we use technology to bring back ancient characters and stories... @ Chicago, Illinois

Pegasus is a mythical winged divine horse, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Pegasus is the o...
05/07/2021

Pegasus is a mythical winged divine horse, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. Pegasus is the offspring of the Olympian god Poseidon. I’ve been wanting to do a winged horse for a long time. I used wood, metal, leather and even a few antique chandelier parts. He is for sale at www.woodwalkgallery.com

“Across The Ocean” One of the products of 2020/21 has been fantasy art! Despite the circumstances, I didn’t stop dreami...
05/05/2021

“Across The Ocean” One of the products of 2020/21 has been fantasy art! Despite the circumstances, I didn’t stop dreaming about where I could go! This piece lives at the Woodwalk gallery. https://woodwalkgallery.com/

“To The Moon”. My first rocket. I finally used my antique chandelier parts. In the third pic, doesn’t the glass look li...
05/02/2021

“To The Moon”. My first rocket. I finally used my antique chandelier parts. In the third pic, doesn’t the glass look like billowing rocket exhaust?

(This piece is for sale at the Woodwalk Gallery. https://woodwalkgallery.com)

Another Valkyrie (because they appeal to me so much) made from antique items. Valkyrie were mythical creatures in Norse...
04/29/2021

Another Valkyrie (because they appeal to me so much) made from antique items. Valkyrie were mythical creatures in Norse mythology who carried fallen soldiers from the battlefield.

(This piece is for sale at the Woodwalk Gallery. https://woodwalkgallery.com)

This is Hygeia, the goddess of health... a deity for the current times. She is made of found objects and antique items....
04/29/2021

This is Hygeia, the goddess of health... a deity for the current times. She is made of found objects and antique items.

(This piece is for sale at the Woodwalk Gallery. https://woodwalkgallery.com)

After a long hiatus, and having survived COVID, I’m back with a new collection at the this summer. Pics of new pieces...
04/29/2021

After a long hiatus, and having survived COVID, I’m back with a new collection at the this summer. Pics of new pieces are coming! I’m proud of this new collection.

“Shine On Me”Currently at the One of a Kind Show in Chicago.
12/07/2018

“Shine On Me”
Currently at the One of a Kind Show in Chicago.

Come see me this weekend at the One of a Kind Show in Chicago. :).
12/06/2018

Come see me this weekend at the One of a Kind Show in Chicago. :).

F***y the Elephant36”x 24” Mixed MediaIf you’re in Chicago, come see F***y and me at the Curly Tale Fine Art Gallery. I ...
10/26/2018

F***y the Elephant
36”x 24” Mixed Media

If you’re in Chicago, come see F***y and me at the Curly Tale Fine Art Gallery. I will be there from 12-3 to meet people, talk about my work and read my poetry. See you there!

F***y acts in different plays,
Her costumers are ready.
She sits quietly by the curtains.
And changes quickly.
From costume to costume
Ready to perform
For Peanuts

@ Curly Tale Fine Art

The Runaway Train(17x7 on wood panel)When I was young, I began to lose myself It took a while for me To completely disa...
10/23/2018

The Runaway Train
(17x7 on wood panel)

When I was young,
I began to lose myself
It took a while for me
To completely disappear
I don't really know when
But I started to search for me
I boarded this game in my mind
And went round and round
Like a roller coaster
Finding and losing my self
Over and over again
(Original poem by John C Borrero)

@ Curly Tale Fine Art

Dolly Dimples, the circus fat lady (18x24). Big Dolly, she weighed half a ton,And swallowed a cheesecake for fun.She gre...
10/18/2018

Dolly Dimples, the circus fat lady (18x24).

Big Dolly, she weighed half a ton,
And swallowed a cheesecake for fun.
She grew quite content,
To eat in her tent,
Indulging on hot dogs and rum!
(Original poem by John C Borrero)

@ Curly Tale Fine Art

SIDESHOW 24x18, acrylic on wood panelDo not let the summer memories grow old But polished with that ever sparkling A...
10/14/2018

SIDESHOW

24x18, acrylic on wood panel

Do not let the summer memories grow old
But polished with that ever sparkling
Anticipation which sets hearts aglow
They are the dark streets and narrow ways Interming led, the comfort of grass underfoot
Lights calling
A secret waiting in the distance.

This piece is at the Curly Tale Fine Art Gallery in Chicago. It is the title piece for the Side Show exhibit. @ Curly Tale Fine Art

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