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Artist Statement:
Issues of contemporary
spirituality drive my artistic
vision. Images of church
edifices, crosses, and stained
glass windows pervade my work,
with overtones of sobriety,
nostalgia, and brokenness.
This body of work sheds a
unique light on modern-day
spirituality, provoking the
viewer to reflect on the
increasing influence of
culture on religion.
More and more society
wants religion to blend into
secular culture. But the
faithful are to stand out by
not accepting the ways of this
world. The two clash and this
discord is apparent in my
pieces. My work is strongly
concept-based, and at first
glance you might think it is
anti-religious. However what
you see depicted is culture’s
negative effect on religion.
Most of the time when artists
deal with the topic of
religion, especially
Christianity, their work
critiques and more often
degrades it, like Federico
Solmi's controversial crucifix
from "The Evil Empire" (2007)
and Alfred Hrdlicka's work
"Religion, Flesh and Power"
(2008).
My artwork conveys the
bewildered spiritual state of
our society today and inspires
believers to fully embrace
their faith, as well as
encourages everyone to better
understand those that adhere
to a religious faith.
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Artist Exhibitions:
. "The Ohio Show," 65th Annual
Ohio Exhibition at the
Zanesville Art Center.
Opening Reception: June 6,
2009 from 2-5pm. (awards
announced at 3pm). Exhibition
dates: June 6 - July 22, 2009.
. "Broken," Senior Thesis
Exhibition: March 14 - March
21, 2009 at Columbus College
of Art & Design in the Broad
Street...
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Judy Montgomery
Michael, your gift for art is truly a God-given one. Never stray from that, ok? :) Ray and I both are very proud of you. You sure have come a long way since you were born! :)
Love you - Jude
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