Keelan McMorrow is an internationally collected visual artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Raised up in the Midwestern punk scene of the 1990s and early-2000s, Keelan inherited the steadfast work ethic and guiding principles of the DIY underground. What began as an outlet for youthful rebellion and creative expression soon blossomed into more focused narratives; eschewing the exorbitant costs and pedagogy of traditional art schools, Keelan redoubled his efforts at developing his artistic skillset outside honest work in factories, warehouses, and pizza delivery joints. As commissioned portraits made way for larger projects for companies like ComEd, Red Bull, and Tequila Herradura, McMorrow’s work has been shown extensively in galleries and museums across Chicago and the United States, and in published features in many magazines, books, and art journals.