Under the Banner of Concern is a compilation of drawings and poetry from acclaimed artist and musician Tim Presley. Featuring art from Presley’s 2019 exhibition in Chicago and Los Angeles—Under the Banner of Concern—the black ink drawings merge abstracted and expressionistic brush and line work, the latter of which breaks down figures into simple forms. Characterized by Presley’s “every figure” symbology in their emptied out flat bodies and hollowed eye sockets, these figures are represented both as sexualized and mask-like. In addition to his exhibited drawings, the book will also feature previously unreleased artwork, as well as new poetry from Presley.

Tim Presley is a musician, producer, and artist based in San Francisco.  In addition to releasing music under his own name, he has also released albums under DRINKS, W-X, and most notably as White Fence—which he has performed under since 2010. Presley has exhibited select artwork around the country, and previously published his art and poetry in You Don’t Have Your Eyes Yet (2010) and Mush (2016).

8.125″ x 9.375″ 140 pages