It doesn’t give me the warm and fuzzies to hear about talented people moving away from Richmond, but there’s not really anything warm and fuzzy about the art of Ryan Mclennan for his relocation to corrupt. His work is a morose contemplation of human abstractions...
FAGGOT by S. Preston Duncan
It's 90 degrees out on October 11th and I'm halfway to the Leigh Street Bridge when I realize I'm crying, and haven't even thought to turn on the AC. It's 90 degrees out on October 11th and I'm halfway to the Leigh Street Bridge when I realize I'm crying, and haven't...
Unchanged and New: The Islamic Calligraphy of Qaisar Iqbal
Earlier this year I sat down in the Ishq Gallery with Qaisar Iqbal to discuss his work, which was a unique combination of Islamic calligraphy and textile. Earlier this year I sat down in the Ishq Gallery with Qaisar Iqbal to discuss his work, which was a unique...
The Provocative Vision of Erik Shipp’s Ray Gun and TV Prison
I’ll just go ahead and admit it: I’m a sucker for all things Gonzo. Really. Say what you will about the contrived nature or audacity of furthering a legacy, or attempting to build a movement out of the unrealized visions of a dead white man. To me, the reckless...
Inside the Richmond Illustrators Club
If you’ve ever worked at a veterinary clinic or rescued a pet that pays the rent for one, you are probably aware of the delicate procedure that is rectal temperature taking. Be it dog or cat, you want to convince the animal that you are working in their best interest,...
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