Benji Whalen
American · b. 1968
Painting, sculpture, textile
DESCRIPTION
Benji Whalen is a San Francisco-based artist known for his 'soft sculptures' made from textiles like felt and embroidery, as well as his 'Gutted' series of paintings. His work often explores themes of exposure, concealment, and the idiosyncrasies of the human form through a lens of humor and empathy.