John Smith
johnsmith@example.com


Artist Statement

My work takes a critical view of social, political and cultural issues. In my work, I have found the histories of surrealism and minimalism to be useful in the rearranging of received ideas. In addressing the collapse of personal autonomy and identity in an authoritarian/monarchist space I imply a multiplicity of didactic constructions and formations. By investigating the formal and informal withdrawal of the central and objective role of the "subject" I address and investigate the role of signifiers and their ontological suggestions.


Bio

John Smith was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1970. He works predominantly in the medium of photography, but includes video in his large scale installations. Smith completed an MFA with distinction at the University of Georgia in 1998. Smith has had solo shows at Blank Gallery in Athens, GA and Tueth Art Gallery in Nashville, TN. Smith He lives and works in Atlanta.


List of Works

1. Atrium.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
2. Boardwalk.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
3. Platform.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
4. Ski Lift.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
5. Subway.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
6. Seven.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
7. Eight.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
8. Another.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
9. Brimstone.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"
10. Milky Way.jpg, 2015, Pigment Print, 18"x24"