Color-ism

Color-ism, by St. Louis artists Danielle and Kevin McCoy, aka WORK/PLAY, was installed in the Weil Gallery at Wheaton College, Norton, MA from January 24 through February 23, 2018.

WORK/PLAY is an interdisciplinary design duo based in St. Louis, MO. Kevin received a BFA in Graphic Communication from the University of Missouri St. Louis and recently earned an MFA from Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. Danielle is a conceptual artist, writer, and educator. Together, they combine illustration, minimal contemporary design along with experimental printmaking techniques into their art practice. With their use of design and printmaking, the collaborative duo has expanded their practice to textile arts, site-specific installation, publications and bookmaking to deliver an acerbic dose of revelation to inspire audiences and trigger experiences. They continuously experiment with new techniques, seeking to push beyond the perceived boundaries of art, design and printmaking.

Gallery room view of 9 small framed prints in a neat row

Am I accepted now? printed in white ink on sepia toned paper

Am I accepted now? printed in yellow ink on sepia toned paper

Am I accepted now? printed in cocoa brown ink on sepia toned paper

Am I accepted now? printed in dark brown ink on sepia toned paper

Am I accepted now? printed in black ink on sepia toned paper

Gallery installation view of seven different pieces displayed on two walls

Same gallery view but with people in the space

Three people looking at three different wall pieces

One person taking a photo with their cellphone of a wall piece in the gallery

WORK/PLAY has shown their work locally and nationally including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, SPRING/BREAK Art Show in New York, The Sheldon Galleries in St. Louis, Lillstreet Rooftop Gallery in Chicago, and O Cinema Wynwood in Miami. They attended residencies with Forest Park Forever, ACRE, and Santa Fe Art Institute. They have sat on artist panels, given lectures and continue to teach, work as studio artists, and are involved in their local arts community.