Exhibition: Substitute
An artist talk and exhibition by Assistant Professor of Art, Jessica Swank.
Jessica Swank, one of our very own professors of photography at the South Carolina School of the Arts, exhibited her work and discussed how her childhood influenced her exploration of form and material now.
In her artist’s talk, Swank discussed the way that technology and non-living matter had made an impact on her as a child with the introduction of technology driven toys. As someone who grew up at the beginning of the surge of technology, she shared how her perspective was molded by this upbringing.
Her work explores the dynamics between bodily materials and forms, and external objects. Many pieces reference identity and how it can be tied to external forces.
A huge thank you to Jessica Swank for exhibiting her work and sharing a bit of insight into her studio practice. Through this exhibition, students were able to dive deep into the role that technology plays in their lives and how it may be shaping them without their knowledge.
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