Chris Devins

Monumental paintings for contemporary power spaces.


I am a Chicago-based multi-disciplinary Artist. On the public art side, I create large-scale murals and public art initiatives, often controversial, that highlight community identity and resilience in Chicago neighborhoods like Bronzeville and Hyde Park. I received the 2023 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus award for his public art work.

In my Fine Art work, I create oil paintings that explore the classical and contemporary Art canon through a diverse, representative lens. My latest series “Into the Black” also takes a critical look at Amerikkka through street art inspired pop culture paintings of its most enigmatic generation, Gen Z.

I am the winner of the 2023 Richard H. Driehaus award for my street art work.

Bachelors in Art History
Masters in Planning Studio

Color Songs: Musicians As Artists - Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago July 17-September 4, 2026
Collective Narratives|: Artists Influences and Inspirations From Around the City - Zhou B. Art Gallery, Chicago March – May 2025