Artist ‘Killed Kenny’ But Is Mainly Having Fun At CAMSTL; Eisenman Brings …

Our preview of the exhibits opening Friday at CAM includes video of artist Joyce Pensato doing what she loves most: playing with paint, and a look at the work of  Nicole Eisenman.

photo of Pensato at work

The title “I Killed Kenny” smacks of death in its reference to the recurring demise of the “South Park” icon. But the exhibit’s more about Brooklyn artist Joyce Pensato bringing new life to animated characters ranging from Homer Simpson to Mickey Mouse.

Pensato worked all last week on an 56-foot-long mural suggestive of Mickey for her first museum survey, opening this Friday, Jan. 24, at the Contemporary Art Museum in Grand

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