Orion Martin

Dear Eczema,

Where were you? I went to the tarp like you said and I sat there for two hours. I got thirsty and went to get water. I left a note. I came back fifteen minutes later and waited another two hours.

I think I would have seen you coming or going when I got the water so I guess you just never showed up. What happened? What’s wrong? Where did you go? I am worried and afraid to call your house.

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Nothing happened. I never went to the tarp. I didn’t want to see you. I don’t ever want to see you. I can’t explain, there’s nothing for me to say. Please don’t contact me ever again. You don’t

Eczema Song

Orion Martin (b.1988, lives and works in L.A.) received his BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2010. Recent exhibitions include Flatlands, currently on view at the Whitney Museum of American Art; Nicelle Beauchene, New York; Favorite Goods, Los Angeles; Important Projects, Oakland. Eczema Song is the artist’s first solo show with the gallery and is accompanied by a new book of photographs by the artist titled Fashioned by Lynda Marie Designs.