With my work I aim to explore human interaction and behavior with honesty and accuracy. When I view fictional narratives and digital compositions by other artists, I become frustrated when I see inconsistencies in their portrayal of the world and the variety of human emotions. Of course these inconsistencies are debatable depending on the opinion of who's viewing the pieces of art, but the ones I personally identify with will be eradicated in my work.
There are many experiences in my life which have contributed to my views of the world. For starters, I have lived in a few different countries in my life, including New Zealand and Australia (in addition to the United States). Artistic expression varies considerably in these countries along with their respective ways of life, which had a profound influence on me during my time there. Another experience in my young life- perhaps the most important- is witnessing my older sister, Cheryl, struggle with an autoimmune liver disease from the age of 15. My heart broke for her over the years as she became increasingly ill, culminating in 2010 with end stage liver failure (when she was 23). Fortunately Cheryl is doing well now as she was one of the lucky patients to undergo a liver transplant, however, through these trying times I developed a deeper understanding of human emotion, which I hope to put to use in my work.
My favorite method of expression is the short fictional narrative. Throughout my high school career, I completed a number of these films, most of which were public service announcements on the topic of teen issues (as were assigned by my film instructor). These works can be found by searching “davidj4112” on youtube. As this Media 160 class primarily involves photography and sound work, that will be the majority of my portfolio for this semester.
My style can be summed up as simple, symmetrical, and colorful. I have an obsessive and compulsive personality, which is evident in my work and my striving for aesthetic perfection and order. In this way, my work will usually be uncluttered and tend to not involve abstract elements. However, at times for aesthetic appeal and to show my personal taste, I will add a degree surrealism.
