A relative newcomer to the DC art blog community is DC Art Seen. Operated by four UMD grads, the blog has been off to a terrific start. Their stated mission is:
The DC art scene is full of contemporary artists and art shows that are profound and important. DC Art Seen aims to provide professional level articles of the contemporary art shows in the DC metropolitan area.
These articles will not promote or deprecate the reputation of an artist or gallery, rather they will explain what the artist is attempting to achieve and where they fit in current trends and art history. The objective is to make the contemporary art scene accessible for many who otherwise would feel excluded and to help readers decide which shows are imperative for them to see.
These articles will not promote or deprecate the reputation of an artist or gallery, rather they will explain what the artist is attempting to achieve and where they fit in current trends and art history. The objective is to make the contemporary art scene accessible for many who otherwise would feel excluded and to help readers decide which shows are imperative for them to see.
DC Art Seen has published their "Best of Artomatic" and I am thrilled to be included among the nine artists they've identified. The chosen artists are: Jamie Wimberly, Ben Tolman, Michelle Herman, Elizabeth Crisman, Tim Tate, J.T. Kirkland, Corwin Levi, Eric Celarier, and Alexandra Zealand.
The portion devoted to my work follows:
There are very few artists who believe that less is more; even in this bare-bones economy, most contemporary artists (and definitely Artomatic artists) seem to have a Rocco ornamental sensibility. J.T. Kirkland’s instillation at Artomatic offers an elegant critique on this subject. Kirkland did not add anything to the plywood wall of his Artomatic space. Instead, he drilled shallow holes in the board, using smaller bits toward the center, focusing attention on the surface itself as opposed to anything adorning it. Kirkland’s work is also a component of a collaborative project at Artomatic called “Space Between.” The project features three artists with similar aesthetic sensibilities who are inspired by each other’s work. The project is still in its initial stages, but it will be interesting to follow as it develops.
I recommend you visit the site to check out the commentary on the other artists and read some of DC Art Seen's previous reviews.
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