Allen Vandever

Chicago, Illinois

My name is Allen Vandever. I’m a contemporary multimedia artist based out of Chicago. I am a father, husband, friend, and a son. Family and friends are most important to me. I have lived my life with the goal of making every year worthy of a good book or a movie, to not be afraid to take risks, live outside the box. I have been creating art as long as I can remember.

I am a writer that does not use the written language. I use color and shapes to write my books so they can be read by anyone in the world.

I write short stories and write 900-page novels with images that tell my stories. I will give my all, doing my part in leaving this world better off, using art as my tool. I have used art to change myself; now, I use my art to change the world.

Past Artists on the Lam show: LEXICON (2016)