CHUKES American, b. 1961

In Identity Theft, CHUKES sculpts expression without self-indulging in his access to vulnerability, and he incorporates texture and text when necessary. This body of work is honest, from his captivating depictions of Black hair and exaggerated emotions throughout the body to his renderings of the particulars, like the furrowed brows and the outstanding lips. The smallest of details have an immaculate presence in this collection. And I believe anything that is made with genuine love can be identified by the details, however small. Identity Theft captures a vast range of...