Too Slow for Conditions
by
Steve Stelling
February 15 – March 30, 2025
You will notice after reading only a few panels that my comics do not tell stories. Rather, I combine words and pictures to explore and amuse myself with connotations and associations that arise by mixing seemingly unrelated words and images. The playfulness of this approach is guided by figurative verbal language (metaphor, idiomatic phrases, allusion) and visual rhymes (similarities between objects, spatial similarities, or recurring shapes).
Combining images from incongruent settings is essentially collage. My drawings are all based on photographs. Many are photos I’ve taken myself, others are “stock” photos found online at Alamay or Shutterstock. I’m excited to share original pages, drawn by hand, and often physically cut, pasted or taped together. Because my work is most often encountered in zines or posted online, I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this tactile collage aspect of my work with you.
Wonder what other works we’ve featured? Check out our list of past displays!
Call for Exhibit Proposals
Calling all artists, creatives, and collectors! The Sewickley Public Library is seeking proposals for engaging exhibits in their display cases for the 2025 season. The display cases are ideal for solo exhibits or small group shows. There are eight display cases, roughly 46”h x 45”w x 11”d each with removable shelves. 2-dimensional work as well as small 3-dimensional objects may be displayed. Exhibits last approximately 6 weeks. Visual artists working in any media, as well as those with collections of art or artifacts to display, are encouraged to apply.
Fill out our Exhibit Submission Form for consideration.
