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WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago artist Jessica Campbell to talk about some of her projects including a new gallery show, who dis, & soon-to-be released graphic novel, XTC69.
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WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with artist Jessica Campbell.
"I think the way that technology impacts our lives is sometimes unexamined and putting that into the work potentially forces people to think a little bit more overtly about something that's happening in society that we're not always conscious of" - Jessica Campbell talking about one of the themes of her new show, who dis.
Campbell's who dis features a series of "carpet paintings" that depict humorous mobile device-related scenes, including a bikini selfie on a broken phone screen (above) and a cab driver watching porn while he drives (below).
who dis will be on display at Western Exhibitions through May 26. On the last day of the show, the gallery will host a book release party for Campbell's new graphic novel XTC69.
Writing and drawing comics is another one of Campbell's artistic pursuits.
You can check out Campbell's bi-weekly Hyperallergic "art world" comics here
Visit Campbell's personal website to find more information about upcoming projects, including a special exhibition coming up later in 2018.