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SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, Sequence 1, (Twins), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels, each, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 2, (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 3, (YV), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 4, (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 5, (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 6, (Sleepover), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 7, (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 8, (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 9, (Night Fishing), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 10, (David), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 11, (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 12, (Math Building), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 13, (Venice Beach 1), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 14, (Venice Beach 2), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 15, (Jack Daniels), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, 2019

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Sequence 16, (Corbin, Kentucky), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail,  Sequence 1, Panel 1 (Twins), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels, each, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail,  Sequence 1, Panel 1 (Twins), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels, each, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, Detail, Sequence 1, Panel 2 (Twins), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels, each, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, Detail, Sequence 1, Panel 2 (Twins), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels, each, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, Detail, Sequence 1, Panel 3 (Twins), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels, each, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, Detail, Sequence 1, Panel 3 (Twins), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels, each, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 4 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 4 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 5 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 5 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 6 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 6 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 7 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 7 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 8 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 2, Panel 8 (Big Band), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 3, Panel 9 (YV), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 3, Panel 9 (YV), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 3, Panel 10 (YV), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 3, Panel 10 (YV), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 11 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 11 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 12 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 12 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 13 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2, Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 13 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 14 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 14 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 15 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 4, Panel 15 (Freeway), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 16 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 16 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 17 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 17 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 18 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 18 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 19 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 19 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 20 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 20 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 21 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 5, Panel 21 (Chainsaw), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 6, Panel 22 (Sleepover), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 6, Panel 22 (Sleepover), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 6, Panel 23 (Sleepover), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 6, Panel 23 (Sleepover), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 24 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 24 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 25 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 25 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 26 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 26 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 27 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 27 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 28 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 7, Panel 28 (Peter, Paul, and Mary / Chicken Bone), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 8, Panel 29 (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 8, Panel 29 (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 8, Panel 30 (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 8, Panel 30 (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 8, Panel 31 (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 8, Panel 31 (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 8, Panel 32 (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 8, Panel 32 (Converted Truck), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 9, Panel 33 (Night Fishing), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 9, Panel 33 (Night Fishing), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 10, Panel 34 (David), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 10, Panel 34 (David), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 10, Panel 35 (David), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 10, Panel 35 (David), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 10, Panel 36 (David), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 10, Panel 36 (David), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 37 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 37 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 38 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 38 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 39 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 39 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 40 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 40 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 41 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 41 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 42 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 42 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 43 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 43 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 44 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 44 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 45 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 45 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 46 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 46 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 47 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 47 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 48 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 11, Panel 48 (Dolly), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 12, Panel 49 (Math Building), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 12, Panel 49 (Math Building), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 13, Panel 50 (Venice Beach 1), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 13, Panel 50 (Venice Beach 1), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 14, Panel 51 (Venice Beach 2), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 14, Panel 51 (Venice Beach 2), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 15, Panel 52 (Jack Daniels), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 15, Panel 52 (Jack Daniels), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 16, Panel 53 (Corbin, Kentucky), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

SADIE BENNING, Pain Thing 2,  Detail, Sequence 16, Panel 53 (Corbin, Kentucky), 2019, wood, photographic transparencies, aqua resin and resin, 53 panels/16 sequences, each: 9 3⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in. 24.8 by 18.4 cm.

Press Release

Over the past thirty years, Sadie Benning has been considered one of the most influential artists examining the relationships between identity and representation. Beginning in 1989 as a teenager with a series of powerful videos they have continued to create a poetically informed oeuvre spanning a variety of disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, sound and installation. 

Pain Thing 2 (a continuation of Pain Thing, which was made for the Wexner Center and curated by Bill Horrigan) is a large scale work comprised of 53 identically sized panels (9 ¾ by 7 ¼ in.) grouped into 16 discrete sequences, each with their own title: Twins, Big Band, Y.V., Freeway, Chainsaw, Sleepover, Peter Paul and Mary/Chicken Bone, Converted Truck, Night Fishing, David, Dolly, Math Building, Venice Beach 1, Venice Beach2, Jack Daniels, Corbin Kentucky. 

The head-sized panels are constructed of a wood substrate comprised of individually layered photographic transparencies and alternating pours of clear resin—each building up a deepened and dimensional space between the images. The transparencies within each panel originate from both analogue and digital source material—reworked and combined to generate new associative meanings. Within the process of image transferring, generation loss results to varying degrees— where the new version becomes hazy, abstracted, obscured or even illegible when compared to its original. It is in this murky low fi space that Pain Thing 2 locates its materials. Adding a painterly as well as sculptural quality to the photographic panels, the resin’s hybrid presence reflects Benning’s broader interest in exploring ambiguity and states of in-between-ness.

The title Pain Thing was initially conceived of as an inside joke on the word “pain-ting,” and the acknowledgment of an artist’s stereotypical anguish. But the title also encapsulates the often indescribable nature of trauma—how hard it can be to put into language or place in time—or to isolate in any way—the word “Thing” deliberately cryptic. The word “Thing” also pushes one to consider the consequences of objectification, how often trauma stems from being seen or treated as a “Thing,” and thus denied personhood. Pain Thing 2 continues to explore the cacophonous nature of memory while its title evokes the sequel to a horror film—the promise of frightening scenes with a narrative arc. But there is some irony to the title as well because of course trauma does not have a finite narrative arc. Trauma is passed down and shared, it cannot be extracted from the larger context of one’s life, and it persists. In this way, the show presents a sequel to a sensation that is ongoing—that never ends.