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"New Structures" a two person exhibition with painter Todd McDonald and digital artist Blake Hurt.
Blake Hurt
Charlottesville Virginia based Blake Hurt presents a twist on the tradition of portraiture by creating a unique software description that integrates specific information about the life of each of his subjects. The data is then complied resulting in large digital portraits that contain a narrative through several images expressed simultaneously. The layers of information and symbols offer the viewer an added dimension to the work while also serving as the visual structure of the portrait. Hurt has exhibited internationally, with recent exhibitions including “3rd Biennial National Print Exhibition”, Northern Arizona University Art Museum, Flagstaff, AZ, and “The International Digital Exhibition 2006” San Diego Art Institute, San Diego, CA. This winter the artist will be presenting his work in an international conference in Japan.
Todd McDonald
Painter Todd McDondald is currently investigating the relationship of building construction and image construction. McDonald uses hyper extended structures as a metaphor for corporate growth, rampant consumerism, and excessive accumulation. The work also serves as a visual manifestation of American culture spoken through the language of abstraction and rooted in current realities. Todd Mcdonald received his M.F.A from Arizona State University, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Clemson University. Recent exhibitions include “Here and There” Concordia University, Austin, Texas, and “Diaphanous Gatherings” Handley-Hicks Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas.