Jack White

Jack White’s visual practice is significantly shaped by the city of Detroit, where he was born in 1975 - particularly his time in Southwest Detroit and the Cass Corridor – and draws inspiration from the urban environment, mid-century modern furniture designs, and De Stijl and Dada movements. White describes his work as “Hardware Store Art”, a synthesis of carpentry, upholstery, assemblage and reappropriation using materials ranging from resins, paints and epoxies to utilitarian materials and found objects. His sculptures are constructed upward and outward rather than carving into a material, emphasizing addition over reduction while retaining a minimalist approach. Tools and weapons frequently appear encased in epoxy, rendered static and immoveable, whereas handmade axes and hatches sometimes remain portable.

Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Jack White re-examines the commercialization of art through the Third Man Records universe, the vinyl-focused independent record label he founded in 2001. From digital graphics and photography to vinyl production and functional audio equipment, White’s practice continues to explore the intersection of art, design, and music production.

Throughout his career as a musician, record producer and artist, White has embraced collaborations, including reimagining 1960s guitar amplifiers with Cass Corridor artist Gordon Newton and a mural commission by Robert Sestok for Third Man Records. For this exhibition, Jack White collaborates with Damien Hirst and other artists connected to the Third Man Records universe.