In Pursuit of Elvis (Elvis and Gladys)

Elvis and Gladys is based on the book Elvis and Gladys by Elaine Dundy. The drawings are made by copying the text using the uncommon hand, the chosen excerpts focus on the birth of Elvis (and the death of his twin brother) and the death of Elvis' mother Gladys.

All images © Kate Pelling 2007

See also:

In Pursuit of Elvis (Elvis in Pieces) Video

In Pursuit of Elvis (Elvis' Secret) Video

In Pursuit of Elvis (Memories and Manifestos) Drawing

In Pursuit of Elvis (Elvis' Tongue) Photography

In Pursuit of Elvis (Sketchbook) Drawing

In Pursuit of Elvis (MarilynKate) Photography

In Pursuit of Elvis (Blood, Sweat and Tears) Video

In Pursuit of Elvis (Elvis' Blow Job) Video

In Pursuit of Elvis (Elvis' Sandwich) Video

In Pursuit of Elvis (The King of Rock and Roll Became a Queen) Video

In Pursuit of Elvis (Elvis' Favourite Colour was Blue) Drawing

In Pursuit of Elvis (Elvis and Gladys) Drawing

In Pursuit of Elvis: Performativity and Authenticity in Elvis Impersonation Essay