M*A*S*H
Exploring the deep emotional connection he has for a show that stopped airing four decades ago, Lu Farmer creates M*A*S*H fanwork to experiment with new materials and further develop each of his artistic practices.
All About M*A*S*H
A 2-Layer Offset Zine designed to introduce the show’s basic premise to a new audience
Operation
A 2-Layer Crayon Monotype Silkscreen Print. Screencap Redraw.
B.J. GOES TO MAINE
Colored digital collage sourced from Maine illustrations on Archive.org
Close Shave
A 3-Layer print digitally painted in layers of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow for effective printing. Screencap Redraw.
Speak for Yourself
A 6-Layer Screenprint. Handmixed Colors. Screencap Redraw.
Operating Room
Experimental “Exclusion Printing” - 4-Layer Image Screenprinted with removed layers still evoked through varying colored paper. Screencap Redraw.
B.J. HUNNICUTT’S NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY
Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Welcome to Korea” this video edit or “fancam” set to Badfinger’s “No Matter What” emphasizes the immediate bond of Hawkeye Pierce and B.J. Hunnicutt as the latter is introduced to his new identity - a doctor in the Korean War.
Additional Video Work
M*A*S*H WRITING
i am native to it, but i’m overgrown
His body moved before his brain could catch up, rushing forward and running across the pavement, charging into his best friend.
With a yelp, Hawkeye Pierce was in BJ’s arms again.
It was delightful the way BJ knocked the wind right out of him, Hawkeye having to grab his arms tight to avoid toppling over. If he’d cared any less about appearances, BJ would hoist him in the air and spin him around, if only for the crazy laugh that would bubble out of Hawk as he did it.
“Christ!” Hawkeye laughed, pressing his hands on either side of BJ’s head. “Aren’t I the luckiest gal in the world?”
His eyes shone bright, his smile wide as ever. He glowed under BJ’s gaze, just as he always had.
BJ instantly forgot about the knot, forgot about anything else but the release of an ache deep in his bones. I’m here, something gasped in relief, flooding him with excitement. He’d finally made it to Maine.
In August 1955, the members of Mobile Army Surgical Hospital 4077 and their loved ones gather together in Chicago, stirring up emotions, memories, and secrets.
M*A*S*H ART
