Final Project (Any)Thing and a few thoughts.

            First let me say that I had a great time during this class this year. I saw so many different creative styles and interests it was very inspiring. I hope that everyone continues to create and grow and I look forward to seeing future works from everyone. Next I really do appreciate the feedback on my work and after being in so many critiques over the years I still learn things I can do better from other students. Good luck to you and your creative endeavors. 

Chris Hackard.

THE TEMPLE OF THE DARK PARTS OF THE MIND

           

ARTIST STATEMENT FINAL PROJECT: (ANY)THING

            Take a moment and think of the things that haunt you. I’ve often travelled there in my own mind with its limitless imagination conjuring all types of monstrosities. On many occasion I have been accused of being angry or somewhat disturbed because of the art work I create and what inspires me. My creations are nothing more than an act of catharsis, a way to bring forth my troubles and fears and visualize them. The simple act of creating something in some strange way lessons the anxiety of the unknown that my own imagination can bring forth from the dark ether of dreams. 

            I’ve taken a moment to once again to gaze into the temple of the dark parts of my mind to bring forth the following images based on my nightmares. One image is my vision of the constant struggle to create being torn between the left and right brain with neither giving way yet I bow down to them both.  One of my other images is my fear of becoming cold and machine like, feeling alien and not allowing anyone to see the light within. My last image is fear of the unknown unlocking some dark place where only anger resides that is beyond reason creating in essence my own demon. I explore my own dualism through my art and no matter how dark a creation the light is never completely extinguished from it. That ethereal-light is a reminder that things no matter how bad will eventually get better. So once again take a moment to think of the things that haunt you and then find a place within your own temple, a place where the light is just breaking through the fears that surround you.

Two Levels

Man Machine Am I

Inner Demon