CONOR BACKMAN

b. 1988

Untitled (Desk), 2009, Paper mache, paint, handmade: posters, books, plant, cans, and beer box

Untitled (Desk) detail

Untitled Artist’s Lunch 2010, unprimed canvas 6’3”X8’X3”, foam cups, paper bag, aluminum foil, napkin with mustard stain, acrylic glaze, food dye, rock salt

Aum, oooh, mmmm….. 2010, Plaster, MDF, enamel paint, Book - foam, plaster, paper mache and colored pencil, watercolor versions of snapshot photos painted on synthetic paper

Conor is co-director of REFERENCE in Richmond, Virginia and an all around nice guy. Best in show in Tuesday at Mixed Greens. I swear, I’m not playing favorites.