Josh Urban Davis

The Kindred (Excerpt From The Deleted World)

Mixed media

"'The Kindred' features a family of jackalopes, mythic creatures that embody the spirit of the extraordinary and the bonds of a chosen family. As these whimsical beings huddle together, their antlered forms are a testament to unity and resilience in the face of adversity. 'Kindred' invites viewers to explore the theme of unconventional connections and the strength found in chosen communities. Each member of this unique family brings their quirks and oddities, celebrating the beauty of finding one's tribe and the magic that can be woven through the threads of connection.

— Josh Urban Davis

About the artist

Josh Urban Davis

American

Josh Urban Davis is an American designer and engineer from Texas whos research focuses on generative design, novel creativity, and communication support tools, as well as inclusive technologies. His research publications have won several Best Paper (C&C, ASSETS) and Honorable Mention awards (CHI), as well as awards from the Neukom Institute for outstanding research.

Davis's recent creative projects explore the relationship between emerging technologies, social relationships, and identity. His work has been exhibited at Grey Area Foundation for the Arts (San Francisco, California), D!iverseWorks, the Blaffer Art Museum (Houston, Texas), Chandler Center for the Arts (Randolph, Vermont), and was featured in collaboration with the New School as part of the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2021. More recently, he was the recipient of a grant from the Queer Arts Alliance as well as a featured artist in Queer Futures magazine. He currently lives in Oakland, California with his cat, Nocturne.