STONEFLIES AND SPRAY PAINT: To The U.P.!!

Friday, February 24, 2012

To The U.P.!!

Headin' to the land of the Yooper. Hopefully get in a day of fishing if the clouds part and rays of hope hit the river just right. Should have plenty of new material to write aboot after da weekend up der ya, eh? Will be working on the latest and greatest prints this weekend as well. Next week will be a busy bloggin' bonanz'. Totals. Until Monday, stay fresh.

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Artist Statement

The goal for my body of work is to illuminate the liminality of the contemporary sporting life, especially that of the fly fisher. By combining a group of imagery gathered through experiences while fly fishing the rural rivers of the mid-west with elements of graffiti and street art found in urban centers, I aim to express the duality of city life and the weekend getaway (or the after work getaway for that matter) through my art. Many young fly fishermen and women are growing up in a stimulating society, and the traditionally static artistic portrayals of the sport fail to relate to these up-and-comer's lifestyles and experiences had while juggling everything and fishing. My art accentuates the chaos, detail, and beauty that result from such a young fly fisher feeding in the film between urban and rural, school and work, a girl and beer. All the while making lasting memories on the stream when able. Robert Traver wrote in his book Trout Madness, "The best time to go fishing is when you can get away." I have yet to prove him wrong.