Michael Bell-Smith's Post-Internet Exhibition at Foxy Production Explores Digital Image Malleability

From October 10 to November 26, 2014, Foxy Production in New York showcased Michael Bell-Smith's solo exhibition titled 'Rabbit Season, Duck Season.' The name alludes to a 1951 Looney Tunes cartoon and delves into themes of image instability and digital alteration. Utilizing stock digital images, desktop wallpapers, and 3D software, Bell-Smith creates his work. The exhibition includes six vinyl on aluminum prints featuring a misattributed quote from Groucho Marx, arranged in magazine advertisement styles that offer diverse political interpretations. Additionally, the 'Standard and Life' (2014) series presents three vinyl-on-aluminum prints that mimic Abstract Expressionist art. A five-minute video merges 3D renders with Shutterstock images, prompting inquiries about cultural context. The gallery was situated at 623 W 27th Street, New York.