Double-Coating
Joey Enos

Saturday, March 7th • 6 - 9 pm

Playing on the term double coding–an architectural phrase that germinated amidst the 1980s as postmodern architects sought to create buildings that could appeal to the popular culture of the time while also garnering critical approval from experts in the field– Enos creates extravagant sculptural environments that share in a kind of dual-meaning, guided by the residue of fine art aesthetics yet with the stain of mid-century and late capitalism pop culture.

Enos’ works are draped in contrasts, primarily using MDF particle board covered in layers of clay body, house paint and spray paint to conjure unexpected combinations of objects and textures that are imbued with levity and pathos that far exceeds such humble beginnings. The works in Double-Coating continue the artists’ exploration of a diverse melding of styles, from Hanna Barbera and Looney Tunes animations to Bay Area Funk and the unpretentious sculptures of the Emeryville Mudflats. Enos will display a mixture of weighty floor-sitting structures, works on paper, and wall-mounting sculptures, collapsing what little space remains between sculpture and painting.