18″x12″; analog collage, found paper media on panel; 2025. Courtesy of the artist.
COLLAGE ON VIEW
Bradley Parsons: Treasure Trove
at Chaos Contemporary Craft, Columbus, Ohio, USA
7 August-18 September 2026
In his unique practice, Parsons pulls from his vast library of damaged picture books and salvaged clay detritus gleaned from the beaches of New York City. Dense layers of meticulously hand-cut paper media or expertly reclaimed and refinished ceramic ephemera create new scenes, narratives, and objects. Playful, humorous, and unlikely narratives emerge from the fragments as they re-relate and respond to each layer of found material.
12″x9″x9″; ceramic; 2026. Courtesy of the artist.
A whimsical feast for the eyes, no theme is untouchable for Parsons. The nostalgic motifs and materials highlight the innocence of childhood, the idolization of memory, and the absurdity of traditional societal expectations. Parsons’s drive to organize the chaos and find beauty in the wasteland provides the viewer with an opportunity to discover, connect, and be transported into a wild, lush new world.
(text adapted from material provided by the gallery)
INFORMATION
Chaos Contemporary Craft
78 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215, USA
(614) 285-7629
Hours:
Thursday-Saturday, Noon-5PM
Sunday, 1-4PM