In this humorous and self-referential Benefit Drawing #4, created for Glasgow International, installation and performance artist Michael Smith details the “benefits” of purchasing a benefit drawing. Smith’s large-scale narrative videos, performances and installations draw from a variety of popular formats—sitcoms, music videos, and talk shows, as well as comedy acts, puppet shows, and birthday parties, the last of which is clearly referenced in this playful print.
Digital pigment print on Somerset Enhanced Velvet 225gsm
17.72 x 13.78 in
45.0 x 35.0 cm
This work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This work is signed and numbered by the artist on verso.
In this humorous and self-referential Benefit Drawing #4, created for Glasgow International, installation and performance artist Michael Smith details the “benefits” of purchasing a benefit drawing. Smith’s large-scale narrative videos, performances and installations draw from a variety of popular formats—sitcoms, music videos, and talk shows, as well as comedy acts, puppet shows, and birthday parties, the last of which is clearly referenced in this playful print.
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