Industry of the Ordinary
Chicago based artists Adam Brooks and Mat Wilson who make up Industry of the Ordinary are ‘dedicated to an exploration and celebration of the customary, the everyday, and the usual’. Though they may love the status quo, their exploration of it has a delightful tendency to manifest in one of a kind moments and visuals that make the viewer understand that art is an experience. Whether they are swapping facial hair, playing foosball as God, or running for public office in Italy, their projects are always worth checking out.
Tagged: Adam Brooks, Chicago, Chicago artists, Mat Wilson
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