Inspired by mob secrets, conspiracy theories, nefarious politicos, and shady neighbors, Deb Sokolow goes in search of truth and justice in our tricky world.
Whether in her artist books or sprawling, site-specific drawings that cover a gallery wall, Sokolow’s paranoid narrator inevitably wanders into the middle of convoluted intrigues. Two inner voices chime in, too (one scribed in red ink, the other in pencil), expressing doubts and questions as the plot thickens.
Browse Sokolow’s website, listen to an extended interview, catch her work at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art or San Francisco’s Baer Ridgway Exhibitions, and buy one of her editioned books.
Deb Sokolow, Dear Trusted Associate, 2009; graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic on paper and wall, approx. 40 feet long; installation view at the Smart Museum of Art, Chicago
Deb Sokolow, Dear Trusted Associate, 2009, (detail); graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic on paper and wall, approx. 40 feet long
Deb Sokolow, Dear Trusted Associate, 2009, (detail); graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic on paper and wall, approx. 40 feet long
Deb Sokolow, Dear Trusted Associate, 2009, (detail); graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic on paper and wall, approx. 40 feet long
Deb Sokolow, The Environmental Engineering Firm, 2009; ink, acrylic, graphite, collage on paper, 12 x 9 inches
Deb Sokolow, Whatever happened to the Pentagon (restaurant)?, 2007; photocopied, hand-colored, accordion fold, bound in manila file folder, edition of 100
Deb Sokolow, Whatever happened to the Pentagon (restaurant)?, 2007, (detail)
Deb Sokolow, Denver International Airport, 2009; mixed media on paper, 14 x 11 inches
Comments (9)
Wow, love her work…hope it comes to SF
oops, just read the article better…will check it out at Baer Ridgway Exhibitions
what’s not to like?
(her father)
What an intriguing artist. I’m glad to see she’s getting publicity like this.
That’s my girl! So glad she’s drawing on other people’s walls.
Ms. Sokolow’s work has been a favorite artist of mine on the Chicago scene for years. Thanks Karsten for spreading the word to the rest of the world!
very fresh. Yeah, I started drawing on walls as a kid and look where it got me…I’m inspired by her work.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing
i love deb’s work and have been a fan for years. she is one of few artists whose work i will sit and read/be engaged with for hours. i’ve had the pleasure of meeting her, installing her work, and hearing her speak on panels. glad to see she’s getting more and more recognition!
Post a new comment