Jim Bean

Jim Bean is an American mixed-media artist whose bold and evocative works explore the interplay between identity, memory, and urban landscapes. Raised in the industrial Midwest, Bean’s early exposure to vivid graffiti, fading billboards, and reclaimed materials deeply influenced his visual language. He studied fine arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he cultivated a multidisciplinary approach spanning painting, sculpture, and installation.

Over the years, Bean’s work has been featured in group and solo exhibitions across the United States and Europe, earning acclaim for its raw energy and layered storytelling. Drawing inspiration from street culture, archival photographs, and contemporary social movements, his pieces often juxtapose found objects with expressive brushwork and experimental textures, inviting viewers to reconsider the narratives embedded in everyday environments. Jim Bean currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, where he continues to push boundaries through collaborations, community projects, and innovative uses of sustainable materials.