Jerome Tiunayan "Better Half"

Coming Feb. 2 — Jerome Tiunayan’s “Better Half,” the first release in Vertical Gallery’s new Vertical Collectors Club print series!

“Better Half,” timed especially for Valentine’s Day gift-giving, continues the comic misadventures of Jerome’s semi-autobiographical signature character and the boy’s canine comrade, a stand-in for the Chicago-based artist’s beloved mini goldendoodle Mochi. The sweet, simple image depicts the boy offering the dog half of his sandwich — a show of sacrifice, commitment and devotion.  

“My wife Valerie taught me that feeding somebody, or having somebody feed you, is a gesture that can only be from love,” Jerome (@gohomejerome) tells us. 

“Better Half” is signed and numbered in an edition of just 25 copies, and sized at 16 by 20 inches — perfect for standard frames.