Chauncey
Christopher Conn Askew
Christopher Conn Askew's intensely graphic artwork is like military propaganda from 1984. Anthropomorphized, vaguely threatening domestic animals, particularly cats, mingle with children, nudes, badges, weapons, and typography for a sinister yet delightful effect. I COVET his latest print, Upon a Tiny Throne:
How awesome is that? It's a limited edition of only 200 prints; don't tell me if you get one because I'll be insanely jealous!
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I was interviewed by Connie Barlow and Michael Dowd for their Inspiring Naturalism podcast.
A Misunderstood Monument - WSJ.com
If you know where the Spy Museum is, I encourage you to read "Days at the Museum #4: International Week" over at McSweeney's. If you don't know where the Spy Museum is, well, help me help you find out.
Yesterday was my birthday, and I tend to use this time in April to re-up my commitment to all of those resolutions that I failed at around Jan 5th.
And add a new one: Data is the name of the game.
"Chauncey" reminds me of the book Animalia by Graeme Base, which has similar depictions of anthropomorphic animals amidst elaborate scenery-- in which you're meant to discover as many items beginning with a certain alphabet letter as possible.
So glad you like his work! It's pretty fantastic and captivating.
KYOOT KITTEHS!!!!!!!