After years of painting graffiti as REAS, then earning recognition for his canvases, graphic design, curating as well as cartoons and puppets on TV, it’s clear that artist Todd James is comfortable experimenting with new mediums. That’s why it wasn’t all that surprising to see this earlier piece planted in the backyard of Ortine Café in Prospect Heights: a mosaic bench, featuring the New York-bred artist’s name and signature naked lady in tile. Read more »

























