Infinite Jest

Bain Bennett

Poster design by Amanda Eller
Artist Statement:

Through my work I explore the tension that comes with balancing the absurd nature of human existence with the external turmoil that is constantly at play around us. Our experience of the world is increasingly filtered through digital technologies. I reflect on how constant exposure to devastating realities and neglect for humanity from those in power shape present-day existence. My goal is not necessarily to give answers, but rather create a space where complexity and uncertainty can be felt.

Exhibition statement:

The title of my show "Infinite Jest” was inspired by a Jesse Welles’ song, “Will The Computer Love The Sunset”. In the song, he references David Foster Wallace’s famous novel in which he uses the phrase “infinite jest” as an existential metaphor for the tragic comedy of this existence. I have not read the book. The song, in essence, is about what it means to be human. Uncertain. Absurd. One. The work in this show is a record of the last year. I have lived. I have existed, as a human in this digital age.

Included Artwork:

Pile, Buried, Towards the Sky’s Extent, Bloody Towel
Mixed media
20x20
2026
$1850

Data Center
Mixed media
26x26
2026
$600

Technoscape
Mixed media
40x28
2026
Sold as commission

Infinite Jest
Mixed media on paper
24x18
2026
$300

Synthetic Futures
Acrylic on canvas
20x16
2026
$250

Grapes
Acrylic and gouache on canvas
16x16
2026
$350

We are all the same
Acrylic and ink on canvas
30x24
2026
$1000

Untitled
Acrylic on canvas
20x16
2026
$250

ICE, Pile of stones, My brain, Self portrait
Gouache on canvas panel
8x8
2026
NFS

Pits
Ink on canvas panel
16x10
2026
$150

Untitled
Gouache on canvas panel
16x12
2026
$175

We pay taxes, the Man buys bombs
Charcoal on canvas panel
16x12
2026
$150

Signs of the eternal, evidence of the mundane
Mixed media
52x29
2026
$2250

A few things are certain
Mixed media on paper
30x22
2026
$400

The tree in which I reside
Charcoal and gouache on paper
24x18
2026
$200

Jester Man
Charcoal and gouache on paper
18x24
2025
$200

Gala apple
January 27, 2026
Steel, jute, apple
2025
NFS

Walking man with screen
Terra cotta; Ink
2026
$500

Donald
Ceramic
2026
$250

Infinite chesst
Ceramic
2026
NFS

Welcome
Steel, wood, and welcome mat
2026
$250

Sit
Steel and jute
2026
$500

Figure
Acrylic on found object
2026
$125

The Road Ahead
Ink on paper
18x24
2026
$100

Piles
Charcoal and gouache on paper
24x18
2026
$100

Illustration of Billy Strings’ “Watch It Fall”
Mixed Media
2023
NFS



Photos by James Farley


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