Rodney Graham at 303 Gallery

A tattoo of Popeye battling a squid inspired the cartoon-themed body art on this pensive pensioner, an invented character by Rodney Graham.   Standing on the balcony of his ‘Vancouver Special’ sporting a rebellious rockabilly style, the character – played by Graham – stands out amid the trappings of middle-class culture.  (On view at Chelsea’s 303 Gallery through Feb 23rd).

Rodney Graham, Tattooed Man on Balcony, two painted aluminum lightboxes with transmounted chromogenic transparencies, 109 5/8 x 64 5/8 x 7 inches, 2018.