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In 1997 I graduated with a B.A. in Studio Art, immediately after which, I became absorbed in computers. After some years working in graphic design in the Silicon Valley I returned to Fresno and to Art. Even though I was raised in Fresno, I found myself disconnected, with no real sense of identity with the city, the land or the people. In my search for understanding and connection, I began to investigate the simplest and most obvious of subject matter: my surroundings. These works are directly representative of my pursuit to understand the character and personality of where I live, and what place I may find in it as an artist and a human being.
Inevitably, the computer has become an integral part of my creative process, but I have never been satisfied with any of the methods used to print digital art. Through necessity, I have developed a process which could be considered a hybrid of photography and printmaking, using digital photography and scanned imagery as source material for digital assemblage. Alternative printing techniques allow me to translate this imagery into unique, tangible works without losing the touch and subtle nuance of the artist's hand. I am continually fascinated by the power of technology to drive changes in art and the way we view it, and am compelled to find new avenues to explore this phenomenon.
Website: www.joeberryhill.org
Contact: email@joeberryhill.org
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