Insight/Incite

The work in this exhibition began in 2016 as our social landscape began to change after the elections. The violence, injustice, and social upheaval has led directly to the creation of these images. Some of these works were exhibited in print shows in North Carolina, Chicago, and New York in direct response to events happening there. The Freeport Art Museum has generously invited us to display these pieces and others together for the first time. Images on wood panel such as “F#$% Off Nazi Punks!” and “Cocktail Hour” with their overtly colorful and socially conscious messages hung together with our large scale more abstract works on paper. This exhibition will highlight the celebration of high and low culture found within our work and practice over the last decade. The democratic nature of the print medium allows us to get our message from the gallery and collector to the street and the public as well. We use the tools of mass production to create one of a kind works of art as an act of rebellion. Using established images (such as Kool-Aid man, the statue of liberty, etc.) we attempt to re-wire viewer associations. Our collaboration relies heavily on improvisation and chance in an effort to entice and stimulate the viewer with an acerbic wit and ever diligent eye, always asking; who is controlling the message? - Fatherless

This exhibition is curated by education and exhibitions director Barry Treu and is partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency.