Each year the Brookside Art Annual selects an artist to represent the show. The 2024 featured artist is returning digital artist Ed Pribyl of McHenry, Illinois. Ed has been creating his original wood sculptures for nearly 30 years. His love for old advertising, vintage toys, and humorous pop culture has inspired him to create work that is truly reflective of the past, while presenting it in a very contemporary way.
“I think when I was a kid, I probably spent a little bit too much time in front of the TV. First of all playing with my action figures was a big thing for me and something I really didn’t. One thing that really didn’t register for me is what a big inspiration those action figures were, to me, early on. But other than that, advertising TV shows, movie posters, circus posters, all that stuff, just layers of influence on me over the years. Things that I don’t even you know, a lot of times things I didn’t realize were, you know, soaking into my soul in the future, would like really help shape my work.”
Visit Ed at Booth #52 (intersection of 63rd Street and Brookside Boulevard) to see his hand carved, original wood sculptures. Ed’s work is also featured on the 2024 commemorative posters, shirts and cards starting, this Friday, May
at 5 pm. Learn more about his work here.
Explore the 2024 Exhibiting Artists
The Brookside Art Annual, a nationally ranked show, attracts top artists from around the country. The 2024 show features over 170 artists selected through an extensive jurying process that ensures fantastic talent and a fresh mix of artists each year. Before the show, you can view the lists of exhibiting artists at BrooksideArtAnnual.com, learn about their work, and get excited to welcome them this weekend.
