David Krofta: Finders Keepers
@ Peanut Gallery
1000 N California Ave Chicago, IL 60622
Opening Sunday, August 17th, from 5PM - 9PM
On view through Sunday, September 14th
When Benji hears that a hermit named Magi Obdachlos has an enchanted bearskin he gathers his courage and becomes determined to try and steal it. Things go poorly for Benji as the suit is cursed and begins to bond with Benji, transforming him into a four armed giant: part-boy, part-bear. In an attempt to try and reclaim the suit from Benji, Magi Obdachlos conjures a fire sprite to rescue the bearskin from the boy.
The installations that make up Finders Keepers trace the adventures of Benji and features vignettes and sculptures that seek to explore the fantastical terrain of a young boy coming of age, enchanted objects, magic, and the price of making something yours.
David Krofta is a fiber artist and puppeteer living in Chicago. Over the past couple of years he has performed in and co-curating Odds N’ Friends video and performance jam at The Hungry Brain, culminating in a feature length performance art redux of the 90’s sci-fi classic Total Recall, called aptly Totally Recalled. Krofta worked as a puppeteer and production artist on Food Party for the Independent Film Channel and his work has also been featured in two books published by Gestalten press: Tangible and Hair Em’, Scare Em’. He is currently in production with longtime collaborators Everything is Terrible! on a lizard conspiracy themed video series called Channel 2020.
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Tags: David Krofta, drawing, Humboldt Park, painting, Puppets, sculpture
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