“Pat "slickie" Conlon has a genuine knack for selecting direct and powerful icons in his graphic illustrations. These icons illustrate both the richness and horror of suburban life.
The simplicity of these icons speaks straight from, his experience as a person and is not caught up in some theory bullshit.The themes rage from consumer icons to human sexuality and nature but always keeping a strong keel in the genuine experience. Pat is a master surfer. His experience risking his life on the water makes it easy for him to make strong confident decisions in his art making. This is essential... no pussyfooting here. His mastery is not limited to surfing the motherfucker can draw! So pay attention because none of those drips are accidental. -Tom Sachs