(2025) WHO’S OFFENDED SOLO SHOW by EZRA DICKINSON
Opening reception July 11 @ Base Camp 2 1901 3rd AVE Seattle WA 98101 Dates July 11-Aug 22
Performances will happen on Belltown art walk evenings.
With additional happenings revealed during the opening party.
New works. Mixed media and performance. Huge works on paper, vinyl collage, ceramic sculpture, film, cardboard sculpture.
Artist statement on exhibition:
As a young child (probably 6 or 7) I remember thinking to myself that the world we are born into was damn shitty. I was surprised that the “grownups” would seemingly do so little to ensure each and everyone had what they needed to live and be happy. Growing up poor, these inequalities were all the more obvious as they would be confronted by myself or family on a daily basis. This exhibition is framed in the voice of the underserved, overlooked and the forgotten. This collection of statements stand as truths–factual alongside emotional responses–they may not be ones you want to hear or think about, but they are at the root of rot in this country and across our planet.
The works on paper come from years of creating messages for the street and public consumption. It is my intention to invite any people who have access to offer up locations for these paper works to be placed out in the streets.
The art work has been generated with the aim of recycling old materials. Scap adhesive vinyl, latex paint, cardboard, all repurposed into the works on display. The space to create over the past two years has been donated: thank you to Punk Rock Flea Market, Nii Modo, The Bemis Building, Cannonball Arts, The Muckleshoot Tribe, and Degenerate Art Ensemble.
The content of this show centers on police violence, bigotry, lack of concern for human life, greed, corruption, incarceration, and the glorification of war, amongst feelings of distress, frustration, and injustice. Who’s Offended might not be suitable for sensitive audiences (language) parental discretion is advised.
