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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

Art: Illinois Owl, States That Look Like Stuff, & Chicago Mix

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Remember how Sufjan Stevens was gonna do an album for every state? I think he’s done like two in six years. C’mon man.

Illustrator, writer, and designer, Frank Chimero, has been turning the silhouettes of our 50 states into animals and other stuff for only a year. He’s already done 17. Take that, Sufjan.

See all of Chris’ states here. Or snag prints here.

BONUS SOUNDTRACK:

Sufjan Stevens “Come On! Feel The Illinoise!” from Illinois
Astrud Gilberto “Beginnings” (Chicago) from Talkin Verve
The Sea And Cake “Early Chicago” from Two Gentlemen EP
Sufjan Stevens “Chicago O.C.D.” from Avalanche, Illinois Outtakes
Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah “Lake Shore Drive” from L.S.D.
Rogue Wave “Chicago x12” from Asleep At Heaven’s Gate
Paper Lace “The Night Chicago Died” from Dynamite
Jason Isbell “Chicago Promenade” from Sirens of the Ditch
Wilco “Via Chicago” from Live @ Tower Records Chicago 3.11.93
Harry Carey “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” from Cubs’ 1st Night Game on 8.8.88