THIRTEEN + THIRTEEN

In 2023 Spencer Hutchinson and Alex Wilson collaborated on a series of artworks. Each artist started with a set of paper to which a base layer was applied. The two then exchanged sets and applied an over layer to finish. They then went through a process to select final works which were divided into two sets of thirteen pieces each. The sets, titled CHOICE and COMPROMISE, make up the total work of THIRTEEN + THIRTEEN.

Plans were made to exhibit their collaborative project along with other work by each artist and to produce a limited edition printed portfolio of THIRTEEN + THIRTEEN. Tragically, Spencer died unexpectedly on April 21, 2024. This had a deep impact on those close to him, the art world and Chicago, not to mention the collaboration. Spencer is remembered and his work continues to have an impact.

THIRTEEN + THIRTEEN was exhibited at Agitator Gallery September 14 - 25, 2024. A limited edition catalog of the collaboration was made for the exhibit. Spencer was a founding member and Alex is a current member of Agitator. Below are images of the original collaborative work.