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Expo Chicago 2024

Booth 204

April 1114, 2024

This image illustrates a link to the exhibition titled Expo Chicago 2024 | Booth 204

Installation photo credit: Mikhail Mishin

April Bey, Lavaughan Jenkins, Rodney McMillian, Esther Pearl Watson and Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
EXPO Chicago, Booth 201
April 11 – 14, 2024

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April Bey
“ATLANTICA MAGAZINE: Use Racists' Tears to Moisturize Your Locs!,” 2024
CMYK halftone hand-printed image transfer, watercolor on gessoboard hand-sewn into metalic vinyl wrapped wood panel
32" x 28" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (81.28 x 71.12 x 6.35 cm)
Inventory #BEY1026
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by April Bey titled "ATLANTICA MAGAZINE: Use Racists' Tears to Moisturize Your Locs!." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 32" x 28" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (81.28 x 71.12 x 6.35 cm). Its medium is CMYK halftone hand-printed image transfer, watercolor on gessoboard hand-sewn into metalic vinyl wrapped wood panel.
April Bey
“ATLANTICA MAGAZINE: 250 New Uses for Earth's Ableism, The Guilt-Free Manure!,” 2024
CMYK halftone hand-printed image transfer, watercolor on gessoboard hand-sewn into metalic vinyl wrapped wood panel
32 ¹⁄₄" x 28" x 3" [HxWxD] (81.92 x 71.12 x 7.62 cm)
Inventory #BEY1027
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by April Bey titled "ATLANTICA MAGAZINE: 250 New Uses for Earth's Ableism, The Guilt-Free Manure!." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 32 ¹⁄₄" x 28" x 3" [HxWxD] (81.92 x 71.12 x 7.62 cm). Its medium is CMYK halftone hand-printed image transfer, watercolor on gessoboard hand-sewn into metalic vinyl wrapped wood panel.
April Bey
“COLONIAL SWAG: Here's to You and Here's to Us, if it Weren't for Pussy, Our Pussy Would Rust!,” 2024
Canvas, crushed velour and woven jacquard textile hand sewn into resin, glitter on panel
48" x 36" x 3 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (121.92 x 91.44 x 8.89 cm)
Inventory #BEY1046
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by April Bey titled "COLONIAL SWAG: Here's to You and Here's to Us, if it Weren't for Pussy, Our Pussy Would Rust!." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 48" x 36" x 3 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (121.92 x 91.44 x 8.89 cm). Its medium is Canvas, crushed velour and woven jacquard textile hand sewn into resin, glitter on panel.
April Bey
“COLONIAL SWAG: Man's on His Knees Giving BIG GOD Head,” 2024
Canvas, crushed velour and woven jacquard textile hand sewn into resin, glitter on panel
48" x 36" x 3 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (121.92 x 91.44 x 9.53 cm)
Inventory #BEY1047
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by April Bey titled "COLONIAL SWAG: Man's on His Knees Giving BIG GOD Head." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 48" x 36" x 3 ³⁄₄" [HxWxD] (121.92 x 91.44 x 9.53 cm). Its medium is Canvas, crushed velour and woven jacquard textile hand sewn into resin, glitter on panel.
April Bey
“These Bitches 'bout to Make a Whole Lotta Money,” 2024
Jacquard woven textiles, with hand-sewn fabric and sequins, beads
86 ³⁄₄" x 60" x 2" [HxWxD] (220.35 x 152.4 x 5.08 cm)
Inventory #BEY1048
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
This image depicts an artwork by April Bey titled "These Bitches 'bout to Make a Whole Lotta Money." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 86 ³⁄₄" x 60" x 2" [HxWxD] (220.35 x 152.4 x 5.08 cm). Its medium is Jacquard woven textiles, with hand-sewn fabric and sequins, beads.
April Bey
“They Don't Even Wear Stretchy Pants When They Eat Fat Food,” 2024
CMYK halftone hand-printed image transfer, watercolor, hand-sewn crushed velour on gessoboard sewn (framed) into fur wrapped wood panel
48 ³⁄₄" x 36 ³⁄₄" x 4 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (123.83 x 93.35 x 11.43 cm)
Inventory #BEY1050
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by April Bey titled "They Don't Even Wear Stretchy Pants When They Eat Fat Food." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 48 ³⁄₄" x 36 ³⁄₄" x 4 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (123.83 x 93.35 x 11.43 cm). Its medium is CMYK halftone hand-printed image transfer, watercolor, hand-sewn crushed velour on gessoboard sewn (framed) into fur wrapped wood panel.
Esther Pearl Watson
“Our periods are in sync,” 2024
Acrylic and mixed media on panel
9" x 12" [HxW] (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Inventory #EPW531
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Esther Pearl Watson titled "Our periods are in sync." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 9" x 12" [HxW] (22.86 x 30.48 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and mixed media on panel.
Esther Pearl Watson
“I just need to sit with this for a minute,” 2024
Acrylic and mixed media on panel
8" x 10" [HxW] (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
Inventory #EPW532
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Esther Pearl Watson titled "I just need to sit with this for a minute." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 8" x 10" [HxW] (20.32 x 25.4 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and mixed media on panel.
Esther Pearl Watson
“The saucer had a flat bottom that wobbled to a stop. It was used to transport people to the interstellar travel ship,” 2024
Acrylic and mixed media on panel
18" x 24" [HxW] (45.72 x 60.96 cm)
Inventory #EPW533
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Esther Pearl Watson titled "The saucer had a flat bottom that wobbled to a stop. It was used to transport people to the interstellar travel ship." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 18" x 24" [HxW] (45.72 x 60.96 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and mixed media on panel.
Esther Pearl Watson
“The Saucer is Finished and Ready to Test,” 2024
Acrylic and mixed media on panel
24" [Diameter] (60.96 cm)
Inventory #EPW534
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Esther Pearl Watson titled "The Saucer is Finished and Ready to Test." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 24" [Diameter] (60.96 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and mixed media on panel.
Esther Pearl Watson
“No one wants to kiss a robot,” 2023-2024
Acrylic and mixed media on panel
18" [Diameter] (45.72 cm)
Inventory #EPW535
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Esther Pearl Watson titled "No one wants to kiss a robot." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 18" [Diameter] (45.72 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and mixed media on panel.
Esther Pearl Watson
“The Aliens with Interstellar Travel Technology are Angelic,” 2023-2024
Acrylic and mixed media on panel
18" [Diameter] (45.72 cm)
Inventory #EPW536
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Esther Pearl Watson titled "The Aliens with Interstellar Travel Technology are Angelic." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 18" [Diameter] (45.72 cm). Its medium is Acrylic and mixed media on panel.
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Cocktails at the Yellow Door,” 2023-2024
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm)
Inventory #JEN1074
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Cocktails at the Yellow Door." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel.
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Lessons in Chemistry,” 2023-2024
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm)
Inventory #JEN1075
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Lessons in Chemistry." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel.
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Remember that Wine?,” 2023-2024
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm)
Inventory #JEN1076
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Remember that Wine?." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel.
Lavaughan Jenkins
“At the Gala,” 2023-2024
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm)
Inventory #JEN1077
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "At the Gala." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel.
Lavaughan Jenkins
“And After the Gala,” 2023-2024
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm)
Inventory #JEN1078
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "And After the Gala." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel.
Lavaughan Jenkins
“Cocktails before the Gala,” 2023-2024
Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel
14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm)
Inventory #JEN1079
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
This image depicts an artwork by Lavaughan Jenkins titled "Cocktails before the Gala." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 14" x 11" x 3" [HxWxD] (35.56 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm). Its medium is Oil over foam and acrylic on wood panel.
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“We could be married,” 2023-2024
Oil on linen
72" x 60" [HxW] (182.88 x 152.4 cm)
Inventory #JOW1032
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "We could be married." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 72" x 60" [HxW] (182.88 x 152.4 cm). Its medium is Oil on linen.
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“You and I played dueling banjos,” 2023-2024
Oil on linen
60" x 48" [HxW] (152.4 x 121.92 cm)
Inventory #JOW1033
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "You and I played dueling banjos." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 60" x 48" [HxW] (152.4 x 121.92 cm). Its medium is Oil on linen.
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“Rhymes, charms and bells became traps, bombs and spells,” 2023-2024
Oil on linen
59" x 52" [HxW] (149.86 x 132.08 cm)
Inventory #JOW1034
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "Rhymes, charms and bells became traps, bombs and spells." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 59" x 52" [HxW] (149.86 x 132.08 cm). Its medium is Oil on linen.
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“Playing just for you,” 2023-2024
Oil on linen
24" x 18" [HxW] (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Inventory #JOW1035
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "Playing just for you." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 24" x 18" [HxW] (60.96 x 45.72 cm). Its medium is Oil on linen.
Rodney McMillian
“Untitled (Red Swirl),” 2023
Latex and acrylic on bedsheet
98" x 62" [HxW] (248.92 x 157.48 cm)
Inventory #MCR459
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Brica Wilcox
This image depicts an artwork by Rodney McMillian titled "Untitled (Red Swirl)." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 98" x 62" [HxW] (248.92 x 157.48 cm). Its medium is Latex and acrylic on bedsheet.
Rodney McMillian
“Untitled (green star on red/yellow),” 2024
Latex and acrylic on baby blanket
51" x 52" [HxW] (129.54 x 132.08 cm)
Inventory #MCR467
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Rodney McMillian titled "Untitled (green star on red/yellow)." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 51" x 52" [HxW] (129.54 x 132.08 cm). Its medium is Latex and acrylic on baby blanket.
Rodney McMillian
“Untitled (orange star on red/pink),” 2023-2024
Latex and acrylic on baby blanket
47" x 67" [HxW] (119.38 x 170.18 cm)
Inventory #MCR468
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
This image depicts an artwork by Rodney McMillian titled "Untitled (orange star on red/pink)." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 47" x 67" [HxW] (119.38 x 170.18 cm). Its medium is Latex and acrylic on baby blanket.
Robert Pruitt
“Lemon Tree,” 2024
Conté, pastel and coffee wash
84" x 60" [HxW] (213.36 x 152.4 cm)
Inventory #PRU1030
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
This image depicts an artwork by Robert Pruitt titled "Lemon Tree." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 84" x 60" [HxW] (213.36 x 152.4 cm). Its medium is Conté, pastel and coffee wash.
Robert Pruitt
“Monster,” 2024
Conté, pastel, acrylic and coffee wash
84" x 60" [HxW] (213.36 x 152.4 cm)
Inventory #PRU1031
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
This image depicts an artwork by Robert Pruitt titled "Monster." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 84" x 60" [HxW] (213.36 x 152.4 cm). Its medium is Conté, pastel, acrylic and coffee wash.