Business as Usual
48” x 36” | Acrylic on Canvas
by John Chehak

A rhythmic study in urban density, Business as Usual captures the quiet tension of stacked lives and layered architecture. Chehak’s stylized rooftops and geometric facades evoke both order and compression—an abstracted cityscape where routine hums beneath the surface.

John Chehak, a Cedar Rapids native, rediscovered painting in his late 40s after a career in healthcare and software. His acrylic works often explore symmetry, architectural form, and mid-century aesthetics, drawing comparisons to Braque and Picasso. With over 600 original paintings sold and dozens exhibited across Iowa, Chehak’s evolving style reflects a restless curiosity and a mastery of shape and color