Jeffrey Beebe

"The Plague Idiots," drawings

In his latest series of drawings, The Plague Idiots, the artist depicts the kaleidoscope of moments before, during and just after the "pivotal" events in one's life. He strives to capture the realism, magic, humor and anxiety of these moments--subtleties that often escape notice as these moments unfold. This current body of work is inspired by historical research into medieval society and the black plague pandemic of the mid-14th century in Europe; however, many of the concerns faced by the drawing's participants could be easily applied to any historical period, including contemporary life.