Kate-Bingaman-Burt began her Obsessive Consumption series in 2002 by drawing the purchases she made in her distinct and whimsical style. The idea was, and still is, to record our relationship with mass consumer products in a capitalist economy—as both a parody and a celebration—of what we want, need, and think we need, to get by. This April, Obsessive Consumption: What Did You Buy Today? was released in printed-and-bound form by Princeton Architectural Press. Kate will be at the gallery with her book on Thursday, June 17th, talking about her stories of the things we buy—from parking tickets, coffee, packs of gum and shoes, to electricity bills and burritos. The book is a selection of three years worth of ink drawings of these sundry items, that manifests as a journal, a catalogue and critical commentary all at once.
Kate will be bringing her signed Super Duper Limited Edition Pack of the book and host a drawing event that'll encourage others to draw what they have purchased during the event on the 17th. The Limited Edition Pack is available for $30.00 and includes a copy of Obsessive Consumption, plus a daily drawing, imprinted pencils and blank sheets for others to draw on. So, if you're in town, come get a little artistic, meet an awesome artist, an oh yeah -- buy something on your way.
Kate Bingaman-Burt Book Signing & Draw-a-thon
Thursday, June 17th at Jen Bekman Gallery
6 Spring Street, New York, NY
12:00 - 6:30 p.m.: Kate signs copies of Obsessive Consumption and hosts a drawing event to promote others to draw the items they have purchased that day.
6:30 - 8 p.m.: Kate speaks with Faran Krentcil, the Digital Director of NYLON, giving an informal presentation about her work.
Later that week, Kate will be on NPR's Studio 360, where they are asking her to give Uncle Sam a makeover. For more information go to Studio 360.
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