Jacob Futhey is a Chicago-based visual artist who transforms photographs into abstract, mixed-media works using paint, pastels, colored pencils, grommets, and other materials.

His art explores perception—the act of seeing and the subtle shifts in awareness that come with it. His works function as visual spaces: invitations to disengage from the overactivity of daily life.

They serve as quiet companions—portals for pause.

Recent Exhibitions

Vision Abstract, Duo Show, Second Story Studios, Chicago, IL 2025

Vignettes, Group Art Show, Storm Print Studio, Evanston, IL 2024

Filter Photo’s 7th Annual Members Exhibition Chicago, IL 2024

Found, The Art and Craft of Collage, Gallery 901, Evanston, IL 2024