Some of the works of a Danville artist will now greet citizens entering the Main West entrance of the State Farm Center in Champaign. A new vibrant art series by local artist John Jansky features two panels showing legendary entertainers and athletes who have performed at the historic arena.
Those featured include entertainment icons Garth Brooks, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, and Prince. The Fighting Illini Basketball icons featured are Ashley Berggren, Dee Brown, Kendall Gill, Lou Henson, and Deron Williams. In time, the installation will be expanded to include new icons, chosen with the help of the public.
John Jansky is a self-taught artist and performance painter based out of Danville. His first show was in Champaign and shortly afterwards he was performing in front of crowds of 4,000 people. After posting videos and photos of his work on social media, Jansky quickly became a highly sought performer for engagements all over the country
Jansky has performed at the Red Hot Winter event, Illini Basketball halftime, and benefits, concerts and other charitable events.
Jansky’s dynamic pop art portraits are painted and completed in less than eight minutes. (*Note: You can click on the photos to enlarge them.)
