The Real Story of the Superheroes
Work by: Dulce Pinzón, Posted by: Chris Fetherston | May 14th, 2008
After September 11, the notion of “hero” began to rear its head in the public consciousness more frequently. The notion served a necessity in a time of crisis to acknowledge those who demonstrated extraordinary courage, sometimes even sacrificing their lives to save others. However, in the whirlwind of journalism surrounding these deservedly front-page disasters, it is easy to take for granted the heroes who sacrifice immeasurable life and labor in their day to day lives for the good of others but in a somewhat less spectacular setting.
Society of Perfect Time
Posted by: Chris Fetherston | May 14th, 2008
My alarm clock rings at 7:47 AM which I deliberately place on the other side of the room to force myself out of bed. I drag through the paces of getting ready; shower, shave, clothes, check email while waffles are cooking, blah blah. Then I join the cluttered masses on the highway to my little cube in office-somewhere, I poke my way through the work that’s there and sometimes not before rejoining my four wheeled, blue-tooth armed comrades.
I can’t help but question just how healthy is a whole culture running in front of the hour hand in near perfect time?
Marisa Rincon – Powerful Imagery From a Female Voice
Work by: Marisa Rincon Posted by: Chris Fetherston | May 14th, 2008
Studying at Montclair State University Marisa Rincon is a fine artist addressing the issues that shape the experiences of women in western society. Her work challenges the social pressures put forth by advertising and media that instill a false sense of being. Her work is very large, this particular piece measuring 11.5 feet by 3.5 feet and alludes to the artistic influences of Jackson Pollock’s stream-of-consciousness drip paintings and Douglas Kolk and Robert Rauschenberg’s large scale collage techniques.
The ’digm is Go!
Posted by: Chris Fetherston | May 11th, 2008
As of Sunday May 11th this site has officially launched! This project marks the end of my College career. All of the various print and digital elements of this project will be on display in the George Segal Gallery at Montclair State University from Thursday May 15th to Saturday May 31st. The opening reception is on Thursday at 8:00pm. My work will be displayed alongside several talented individuals I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past few years.
This project allows me to explore the possibilities of dynamic content on the Internet. This site will feature periodic updates of individuals creating work that contains cultural commentary. Visit the about and contribute pages for more information.
If you’re in the New Jersey area I urge you to visit the Gallery and check out my work and the work of other Montclair State University BFA students.