B.F.A. Student Spotlight: Gavin Hartin

School of Art Design and Art History
 
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Gavin was born in Fairfax County, VA and is currently studying Painting & Drawing and Graphic Design at James Madison University. Gavin’s artistic inspirations are Pablo Picasso, Bill Watterson, Walt Disney and his favorite art 'movements' are Cubism, Futurism, Animation, Comics, and Graffiti.

Gavin's work in Exhibition Space


Artist Statement

The work touches upon themes of time, change, human history, representation, monumental and microscopic forms and how these all interconnect. Cubism, cartoons, graffiti, geometry and more are collaged and recontextualized together in a harmony of esoteric ideas. The confines and boundaries of time are eliminated, allowing spaces to converge and bring forth existential feelings and thoughts. Luminous yellows, expansive blues, melted pinks; in short, all of the colors found in the atmosphere are put to use, tying components together and adding to the ethereal qualities. There is an element of intangibility and unpredictability created by the gathering of disjointed parts and concepts. These qualities are used to work through my ideas and observations of the world and reflect my perception in their confusing nature.


Website

gavin-hartin.format.com

Gavin Hartin wall of artwork

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Published: Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Last Updated: Thursday, November 2, 2023

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