Ben Woodeson’s works are deliberately confrontational, aiming at an intense and visceral relationship both with the viewer and the exhibiting institution. Particularly since 2009 when Woodeson began his overtly provocative Health & Safety Violation series his works transmit threatening ripples of consequence. For in/compatible Woodeson is presenting...
I work with what I know—with whatever literalness memory will allow, embracing neuroses and the damaged or doomed parts of the psyche. These are my stories. (W.J.)