Asend is a Chicago-based artist with over two decades of experience in fine art and large-scale mural production in both public and private sectors.  His influences are deeply rooted in Chicago’s graffiti scene that spanned the city during the 1990’s, and the Baroque painting period of 1600-1800’s.  Asend brings an extensive mastery of color and composition to large scale murals and oil paintings, interior design, and sculpture.  Notable projects include Chicago's largest mural located off the Kennedy Expressway; oil painting for the Chicago White Sox’s team captain and 2020 Major League Baseball MVP,  Jose Abreu; and oil painting for Lamborghini’s 60-year Celebration.  His work is commissioned by private and commercial clients throughout the country and overseas, including Art Basel (Miami), New York, Tahiti, Mongolia, and China. Notable awards and achievements include the 2023 Individual Artist Grant by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), winner of Hotel Chicago’s Mural competition, and Judge Panelist for the Chicago Architecture Biennial.

After his son’s hospitalization in 2017, Asend gained a deeper understanding for the need of art programs in hospital spaces. This led to a partnership with the Perillo Foundation and Lurie Children’s Hospital to support art initiatives and research fundraising.  This partnership offers art events that enrich community for children in hospitals as well as parents.

Collaborations

Aloft Hotel

BET

Brisk

Casting Hope

Chevy

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)

Chicago White Sox

Chicago Bears

Complex Con

Conversant

Crossroad Partners

Hotel Chicago

Lamborghini

Life WTR

Louis Vuitton

Lurie Children’s Hospital

Next Level USA

Nike

Magellan

Major League Baseball (MLB)

Motorola

Pandora

Pepsi

Perillo Foundation

Shake Shack

Target

UPS

U.S. Department of State

Walmart