Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Heavy Manners Library, Los Angeles
HOW TO BE MEAN New Mixed Media Works on Paper by Patrick Kyle Opening May 14th 2026 7-10pm A series of new collage-based mixed media works on paper by artist Patrick Kyle. Littered with stream-of-consciousness observations, half-baked philosophical musings, warped cartoon nostalgia, and inside jokes, HOW TO BE MEAN sees Patrick blending imagery from his back catalogue of illustration and comics with more spontaneous, gestural sketchbook works. These chaotic-yet-familiar collages are assembled through an acrylic gel medium image transfer technique he has been perfecting since his time as a student at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. Through this process, Patrick embraces improvisation, imperfection, and a naive, relatable quality of line, stressing the presence of the artists hand.