Artist Information:
J. D. Franklin
Houston, TX
United States
Member Since: Feb 2002
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Artist Statement:
How humans relate and interact
with other humans is the
primary focus of my visual
artwork; it is an issue that
is perhaps the most universal
and, simultaneously, the most
divisive that we encounter in
our daily lives. Lovers,
coworkers, neighbors, friends,
politicians - we all must
coexist and live together. The
result of this is what we tend
to call "drama" in the human
sense - the volatile and
seemingly predictable ways
that we fail to respect
ourselves and each other. How
we fail to listen and to
observe. How we miss "it." The
imagery also hints at the
subtle, potential beauty and
peace that is completely
within our grasp, were we
simply willing to respect and
listen to ourselves and to
each other.
Personal accountability is
also a strong theme, as
represented by the small
humanoid-figure with its arms
open; no matter what our
environment or who does what
to us, we can choose how we
respond and react. I view my
work as a metaphorical mirror
for our contemporary culture …
or perhaps the lack of a
culture. We can do better. We
can try harder. We can slow
down and listen, and the
amount of tangible, positive
change, ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Many during my time at Sam
Houston State University from
1999 to 2001.
Currently seeking
opportunities for shows in the
Houston area....
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Artist Reviews:
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Commissions:
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J. D. Franklin's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to J. D. Franklin's Portfolio.
How humans relate and interact with other humans is the primary focus of my visual artwork; it is an issue that is perhaps the most universal and, simultaneously, the most divisive that we encounter in our daily lives. Lovers, coworkers, neighbors, friends, politicians - we all must coexist and live together. The result of this is what we tend to call "drama" in the human
sense - the volatile and seemingly predictable ways that we fail to respect ourselves and each other. How we fail to listen and to observe. How we miss "it." The imagery also hints at the subtle, potential beauty and peace that is completely within our grasp, were we simply willing to respect and listen to ourselves and to each other.
Personal accountability is also a strong theme, as represented by the small humanoid-figure with its arms open; no matter what our environment or who does what to us, we can choose how we respond and react. I view my work as a metaphorical mirror for our contemporary culture … or perhaps the lack of a culture. We can do better. We can try harder. We can slow down and listen, and the amount of tangible, positive change, ... |
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