FRIENDS OF THE JANITOr
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MINNESOTA NICE
2015, Archival pigment print, 24x18 inches
From the series:
"Friends of The Janitor"
A pairing of image and title.
A study in perceptual realism.
A conceptual riff. An internet trope.
A parlor game. A puzzle. A joke.
A poke at the real world.
You decide.
OLE FROM IKEA
Look Lena. Here's the instructions.
"Say hello to my little friends.
Look for their little faces.
Look for their dark little eyes.
Look for their tiny little mouths.
Maybe a nose, or mustache.
Find the face. Read the title.
Relate the two to you. Repeat."
Ya... OK then.
I suppose.
So Lena... why don't you go first.
BREATH IN, BREATH OUT
Perception occurs as perspective pivots.
When pictures and words are united,
meta-perspectives appear.
Image and text should dance
with idea, execution, and chance.
Humor is used to increase
the scope and breadth of each piece.
ALTITUDE ATTITUDE APTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS
A complete change may result
from the smallest of movements.
Wordplay and I are kind of a thing.
Straining against a blocked metaphor.
Inserting facts and innuendo as needed.
Flush with pride over a job well done.
Go ahead. Take your time. Sit and think.
It's meditative.
Like Zen for Lutherans.
OLD JOE SOAKING IN THE HOT TUB
2012, Archival pigment print, 24x18 inches
Friends of The Janitor
is an eccentric cast of characters.
Jokers, misfits, loners, and losers.
Some played their parts seriously.
Others were just being silly.
Several craved greater exposure.
Even, their unbridled big break.
For one it was the dawn
of a joy-filled new life.
For many it was the end
of their short-lived careers.
DRAW PARTNER AND I'LL FILL YOU WITH LEAD
2016, Archival pigment print, 54x36 inches
A wellspring of thoughts may flow from one
source. In "Draw Partner and I'll Fill You
with Lead," multiple layers of meaning can
be drawn from the same word lead.
It leads a list of concerns over the safety
of city water infrastructure. It taps into
Western movie lore, male-pattern boldness,
American gun culture, and emoji news.
And for good measure, I raise my glass
to our lead character...
The Kitchen Sink.
URBANe TERRORISM
2008, Archival pigment print, 24x18 inches
Friends of The Janitor comments on
contemporary issues, such as terrorism,
torture, spousal abuse, domestic life,
cultural identity, vegetarianism, race
relations, religious fervor, God and
demagogues, life, death, the military,
the government, the aliens, the patriots,
the little folks, and the American way.
Like metaphors gone wild, or some
crazy, clown-driven roller-coaster.
So walk, don't run. Watch where
you step. Fasten your seat belts.
Keep your arms all inside.
And remember, If my tongue isn't
wagging, it'll be tucked in my cheek.
Enjoy the ride. - Bill K.
THROTTLE CONTROL ISSUES
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
WE WILL PROBE EVERY ALIEN
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
THE HARD PROOF OF CROSS CULTURE COEXISTENCE
2008, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
WHAT THE NEIGHBORS WILL THINK
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
SURE, HE'S AN ASS, BUT BETTER ME THAN HIS WIFE
(The Softhearted Bar Stool), 2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
MY, WHAT BIG EARS YOU HAVE
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
THAT'S GONNA HURT IN THE MORNING
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
KEEP IT CLEAN PEOPLE
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
REAL SQUEAL MEAL DEAL
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
MISCOMMUNICATION KILLS
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
BEADS AND BOWS AND ICICLES
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
CHURCH WHISTLE BLOWER
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
EVOLUTIONARY THINKING
2008, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
SETUP FOR A WEDDING
2008, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
WHY YOU LITTLE
2016, Archival pigment print
18X18 inches, 24x24 paper, Edition of 12
BLUE JEAN PUTS ON A HAPPY FACE
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
DUANE THE BATHTUB
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
I JUST LIKE HIS SMILE
2009, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
YOU SEE ME FOR WHO I REALLY AM
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
THAT'S WHY IT'S CALLED A DARK ROOM
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
JOB SECURITY
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
SOCIAL SECURITY
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
MY TAKE ON THE TRINITY
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
SEASONAL SERVICE STAFF
2010, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
THE BROTHERS GRIM
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
LITTLE BILLY'S BACKPACK
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
WE BEGIN AGAIN
2014, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
HANGING ON FOR DEAR LIFE
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
EX-HALE
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
I GOT DEM OL' BACK-BURNER BLUES AGAIN MAMA
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
I'M A WEE TIPSY IN THE MORNINGS
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
A SUPPLE MENTAL SUPPLEMENTAL
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
FOR GOD AND GOLD AND GOATS AND GLORY
WE WILL FOLLOW AND BELIEVE YOUR STORY
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
THE PEOPLE'S PORTION
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
HOLIDAY FOOT SOLDIERS
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
WITHDRAWN WAIVERS
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
SUNDRY SHADES OF BLACK AND WHITE
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
MANIFEST DESTINY
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
DARK KNIGHTS OF THE HOMELAND
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
CELLAR SLEEPER
2015, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
THE REAR GUARD
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
NINE ELEVEN TWENTY TEN
2010, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
CLEANUP IN ISIL THREE
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
I CAN CHANGE IN A MINUTE
2016, Archival pigment print
24x18 inches, 30x24 paper, Edition of 12
SOMEBODY'S EYE-OPENING SOLUTION
2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6
ENTER NOW THESE HEAVENLY HOWLS
(Lamb of God; broken for you.), 2016, Archival pigment print
54x36 inches, 60x40 paper, Edition of 6