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Carousel Fine Art Chicago debuts the work of American artist Adam Umbach. Known for his child like compositions and mark-making, Umbach's works bring a playful edge to the gallery—merging whimsical art with illustrative minimalism and naïve art styles in a way that feels both expressive and refined.

Alongside Adam Umbach are works by Caroline Dechamby, Mr. Brainwash, and Alexi Torres. Together, these artists create a layered visual dialogue, blending kinetic illusion, reimagined iconography, and textured narratives.
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Who is Adam Umbach?

Adam Umbach is an American contemporary artist whose playful paintings explore nostalgia, memory, and personal symbolism. Known for blending photorealistic depictions of childhood objects with expressive mark-making, Umbach has created a unique visual language.

Umbach's work is rooted in coastal imagery, inspired by his time living in mid-coast Maine and New York's East Hampton. His subjects—rubber ducks, teddy bears, pink flamingos, and toy boats—emphasize imperfection and spontaneity, channeling the freedom and uncertainty of childhood. This approach connects directly to the concept of mark making—the lines, textures, and gestures that reveal the artist’s physical presence on the canvas. These marks add a childlike spontaneity and rawness that contrast with the precise, photorealistic elements of his compositions—creating visual tension and emotional depth.

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Art History Through the Lens of Caroline Dechamby

Caroline Dechamby brings a contemporary twist to the icons of art history, appropriating well-known works of art history to make them her own. On display in the Chicago gallery, are her recent appropriations of Jean Michael Basquiat and Mark Rothko.

Who is caroline dechamby?

Caroline Dechamby is a Dutch artist who draws inspiration from art and history. Caroline's approach relies on engagement with masterpieces by iconic figures such as Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Piet Mondrian. In a daring act of self-reclamation, Dechamby skillfully paints herself—whether in full-bodied form or as a camouflaging silhouette—into these timeless works, embodying the very essence of creation. By symbolically placing herself at the forefront of artistic genius, Dechamby challenges the established narrative, reclaiming the field from "the boys" and reshaping art history in her own visionary image.

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