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ARTIST STATEMENT

The suppositions that influence my work stem from interests in natural systems, thermodynamics, modern physics and philosophical constructs. During the past few years I have been intrigued by the philosophy of dumb logic where the answer to a problem is often the least likely solution. A related conjecture suggests that any idea pushed far enough in either direction will become its opposite. Examples of this concept occur when left wing becomes right wing, pain turns to pleasure, the spontaneous transforms to the contrived and the absurd becomes profound. Our existence is filled with paradoxes and ambiguities where events, tragic or otherwise, appear to be unfair, ridiculous or just. It is through my work that I utilize, order and attempt to make sense of these absurdities.

 

DAVID ANDERSEN

EDUCATION

M.F.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2003
Two Person Exhibition,

Debra Owen Gallery, San Diego, California

2002
Two Person Exhibition,

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, Portland, Oregon

2002
Oregon Sculpture Bienniel,

C.C.C., Oregon City, Oregon

2002
Group Exhibition,
Museum of Contemporary Art, LaJolla, California

2002
Society of Illustrators,
Group Exhibition, New York, New York

2001
Solo Exhibition, Studiolo Gallery, Iowa City, Iowa

2001
Bash, Henry Art Gallery, Seattle, Washington