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Honorable Mention: MY PERSONAL BEST Competition
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dieter geisler
austin, texas/USA
CARNIVAL SHIP ONE
Colored Pencil on MDF Board
49" x 24"
250. USD
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artist statement
My work focuses on the growth and decay of organic and structural systems and forms. Tragic and disjointed imagery collide, creating dense yet ambiguous environments. Complex, emotionally charged landscapes explore the concrete and ethereal through bodily systems and constructional diagrams.
I choose to combine the familiar with the ghostly and delicate. These ideas manifest as graphite drawings, animated video and sculpture.
This piece of work fits the theme because I feel that it has been a personal best in perpetuating new work and a new direction.
bio
Education
BFA – Drawing- Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 2004-2008
Exhibitions
2009
Group Show #2, F8TL Studios, San Marcos, Texas
Group Show #1, F8TL Studios, San Marcos, Texas
2008
Student Thesis Exhibition, Joann Cole Mitte Galleries Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
ACCI Gallery- National call for Art- Berkely,California
Group Show, “Urban Flux: Installation 816”, 816 Congress, Austin,Texa
Juried Exhibition, Joann Cole Mitte Galleries, San Marcos,Texas ( Juried by David S. Rubin, Curator for San Antonio Museum of Art)
Group Show, Juried Exhibition, Fine Arts Student Association, Gallery Lombardi, Austin, Texas( Juried by Steve Rodin)
2007
“Emergence”, Hi-Art Gallery, San Marcos,Texas
Fine Arts Student Association, Tantra Coffeehouse, San Marcos,Texas
Other Experiences
Experience as a teaching assistant for basic drawing and advanced drawing classes at Texas State University.
Former Intern and Graphic Designer for Art Palace Gallery in Austin,Texas.
Former Program Producer for "Squarewaves" an experimental radio program KTSW 89.9
Active musician and composer for solo work and musical group “Glacier Princess”
Former member of F8TL studios in San Marcos,Texas
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ArtSceneToday Q&A
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Q: Where do you see yourself in the art scene today?
A: I see myself as a budding artist exploring different mediums and concepts that deal with abstract and contemporary issues.
Q: What is in your inspiration?
A: I see beauty in the obscene, bizarre and systems that are organic and man made.
Q: What are your challenges?
A: I see my challenges as trying to push new ideas in very " fresh " ways that will further progress unique contributions to the art scene.
Q: How did you/do you choose your medium?
A: I chose my mediums by trying to push drawing forward from standard graphite practices, while still keeping the essence of line and color intact.
Q: Which artist has influenced you the most?
A: Tim Hawkinson
