Tales From a Wildlifespecial:
paintings by
Benjamin Ferguson
Acrylic on canvas / all prices include shipping
b e n j a m i n @ w i l d l i f e s p e c i a l . n e t
soundtrack 13 x 21" $650
out of place 19 x 19" $650
yellowjackets 21 x 41" $600
character limit 19.5 x16" $600
travelers 20 x 20" $600
secret lives 16 x 15.75" $700
Final Moments 12 x 24" $500
The Disillusioned Tourist 24 x 20" $550
eye witness (acrylic on wood) 15.5 x 15.5" $600
group chat 10.5 x 20.5" $500
tossed out 22.5 x 14.5" $500
we were an acrobat 37 x 25" $700
off leash 13.5 x 11.5" $450
super spreader 25.5 x 17.5" 600$
the night heals 25.5 x 17.5" 600$
precise targeting 14 x 19.5" $500
submerged 13 x 12.5" $600
display resolution 14 x 14" $500
open invite 25 x 19.5" $500
suspicion 20 x 24.5" $600
head count 23 x 19" $500
adverse city 12 x 24" $700
play time , acrylic on mat board under plexi 12 x 20.5" $550
stung 9 x 24.5" $500
after life, acrylic on wood 7.5 x 22" $400
voyager without remorse 14 x 27.5" ink, marker, canvas, wood $500
custodial conflicts 40 x 30" $600
utopian fantasies 40 x 30" $600
key issues 40 x 30" $600
spectres 14 x 14" color pencil and acrylic on paper $500
flames 24.5 x 17" $650
identities 20 x 20" $600
chance meeting 23 x 17" acrylic, spray paint, color pencil $750
the vet 28 x 22.5" $500
roaming charges 18.5 x 16" acrylic on wood $500
pathogenic 18.5 x 16" acrylic on wood frame $500
winds of sagres 22 x 24" acrylic, spray paint, marker on matboard, framed $600
chance becomes extinct 24 x 18" $550
guardians 25 x 15" 600
displaced 19 x 41" $800
zoo without walls 27.5 x 23.5" $500
late reception 21 x 17" ink on matboard $650
circus of thieves 26 x 22" ink on mat board $400
My work explores the subconscious through the emotional and fluid components of expressionist
painting. This exploration questions the order of our lives and our place in this world, as the abstract
logic of intuition guides both the subject matter and palette between the natural and subconscious
worlds. The differing levels of abstraction are a result of my intuitive thinking navigating the realms of what I see and imagine. Quick marks become figures, objects, and landscapes, which flicker and move through the layering of color and images, and dry brush stokes cross washes with linear elements. Coming from their own time and place, and improvised, the imagery rises from a deep place into conscious reality.Animals, plants, buildings, and other objects are sometimes anthropomorphized to explore the playful, dangerous, and unpredictable elements of human nature. Produced through subconscious activity, the
inhabitants make their way across the canvas, coming to life through layers of color. Angular
relationships in the composition create movement and urgency to mirror both the imagery and the
palette.The intuitive process of painting combined with the tactile nature of applying paint inspires his work.
Despite various levels of conscious decisions made during the process, it is easy to believe that the
images in his art exist on their own terms. Alfred Hitchcock's statement, "I believe in surprise, I believe in suspense", is wonderful and concise summary of my creative process.CV:
University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia
BFA in Drawing & Painting
Pratt Institute. Brooklyn, New York
completed courses in Digital Design and Interactive Media
exhibitions
• 2025 "Art Bloc" group exhibiton, P.I.T. Brooklyn, NY
• 2023 "The Guardian" group exhibiton, Revision. Manhattan, NY
• 2022 "No Way Back" solo exhibiton/residency, Eye Witness Gallery. Manhatten, NY
• 2022 "Dog Days of Summer" group exhibiton, Atelier Canal. Brooklyn, NY
• 2021 "Thrills, Chills, and Spills" group exhibiton, ReVision. Manhatten, NY
• 2018 "Scary Art For Scary Times" group exhibiton, Brooklyn Safehouse. Brooklyn, NY
• 2018 solo exhibition at South 4th Street Bar and Cafe. Brooklyn, NY
• 2017 Live electronic music performances at The Gateway and Muchmores. Brooklyn, NY
• 2017 "The Hunted(Eat or be Eaten)" included in group exhibition. Muchmores Brooklyn, NY
• 2017 "This Is Brooklyn" painting included in group exhibition. The Stoop Brooklyn, NY
• 2016 "Brandworkers Annual Gala" painting included in Brandworkers (non-profit fundraiser). Manhattan, NY
• 2016 "Tales From a Wildlifespecial presents" solo exhibition of paintings. Pop Up Gallery. St. Louis, MO
• 2014 "Exchange Rates" included in group exhibition. Brooklyn Fireproof Gallery. - Brooklyn, NY
• 2014 "Tales From a Wildlifespecial presents" solo exhibition of paintings and prints. Roots Cafe - Brooklyn, NY
• 2014 "Small Works Show" included in group exhibition. Greenpoint Gallery - Brooklyn, NY
• 2014 "Small Works Show" included in group exhibition. 440 Gallery - Brooklyn, NY
• 2013 "Superstition" included in group exhibition. Coco66 - Brooklyn, NY
• 2011 included in group painting exhibition. Greenpoint Gallery - Brooklyn, NY
• 2010 "Recent Scenes From the Field of Memory" painting exhibition. Empire Hotel - Manhattan, NYC
• 2010 "New Work" 2 painting exhibitions. Life Cafe - Brooklyn & Manhattan, NYC
• 2009 included in group exhibition. Gallery 111 - Kansas City, Missouri
• 2009 included in group exhibition. Texas Firehouse - Brooklyn, NY
• 2008, 2009 twice included in annual group exhibition. Crest Hardware - Brooklyn, NY
• 2009 painting exhibition. Sip Cafe - Brooklyn, NY
• 2007 painting exhibition. Cafe Grumpy - Brooklyn, NY
• 2007 included in group exhibition. E Space - Danbury, CT
• 2003 -2006 painting exhibitions. Bar Matchless, Chelsea Matchbox, Tillies of Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY
• 2003, 2005 twice included in group exhibitions, Collision Machine - Brooklyn, NY