Chad Rea is a multidisciplinary artist using language, humor, and symbolism to examine contemporary culture. Through protest, play, and presence, his work explores how meaning is navigated amid collective unrest and personal awakening.

In Tune, 2023
Upcycled wood, acrylic paint, audio equipment, audio
18” x 12” x 45”

View the full public installation here.

American Flag, 2018
Metal, wood, fabric, ink
33” x 14” x 3”

Part of The Gun Show series. View here.

That’s Life, 2025
Acrylic, enamel, pastel on canvas
48" x 78"

Part of Randos series. View here.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind, 2021
Acrylic on camping tent, lantern
83" x 59" x 45"

View the full public installation here.

Die Happy, 2023
900+ vinyl stickers on plywood
48” x 58.5”

Part of Happy To Be Here series. View here.

What It's Like To Awaken, 2023
Wood stain, sticky paper, insects on birch
18" x 18"

Part of Happy To Be Here series. View here.

This Is Not A Drill, 2020
Brass
5” x 1.5” x 3”

Part of The Vote Show series. View here.

Remember Your Magnificence, 2023
Acrylic on plywood
58” x 48”

Part of Heartivism series. View here.

No Prescription Required, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
60" x 40"

Part of Happy To Be Here series. View here.

Here's Looking At You, 2023
Enamel on upcycled mirror glass
43.5” x 32.5”

Part of Happy To Be Here series. View here.

End of Story, 2024
Acrylic, paper on canvas
24” x 18”

Part of Read The Room series. View here.

Love Always, 2023
Acrylic on plywood
37” x 37.5"

Part of Happy To Be Here series. View here.