We Buy Your Kids Trials

Overview

More inclined to pet a black cat that crosses their path than break out in heebie-jeebies, artist duo We Buy Your Kids have long been fascinated with the darker side of the astral plane and its ad hoc ethos.

Having built up a comprehensive body of illustrative work that has been prominently displayed in Sydney's streets and record collections for the past four years, Biddy Maroney and Sonny Day have carved a niche of fantastical imagery. Their work has graced countless tour posters — recently for Deerhunter, Dappled Cities, often appearing in limited handscreened editions at concerts, much to the delight of fans and bands. WBYK have also made album art for the likes of Youth Group, Paul Dempsey and The Holy Soul, and created incredibly detailed clips for local darlings Washington and Belles Will Ring. In short, there's probably a piece of their work in your house right now.

But what of those recurring themes held closest to their (black) hearts — bad luck, nogoodniks and occultish vibes? They spill out across the walls of Monster Children gallery in Trials: Posters-Screenprints-Negativity. Incorporating pulp and DIY printing aesthetics, WBYK have channelled their fascinations into a new series of screenprinted works. Step under a ladder before you view the exhibition just to get the full sensation.