ABOUT THE EVENT
“IS THE IMAGE MAKING US, OR DO WE MAKE IMAGES?” – PAUL PFEIFFER
Imagine an amazing spectacle, like a victorious athlete hoisting their
trophy into the air. Now remove the athlete. What was once a familiar
cultural pattern is given a haunting new perspective. This is Paul
Pfeiffer’s expertise. Join us to gain insight into his creative
process and get inspired to change how others see the world!
* Watch Pfeiffer’s Art 21 Feature to Learn More About His Work
[https://art21.org/watch/art-in-the-twenty-first-century/s2/paul-pfeiffer-in-time-segment/]
* View Images from PFEIFFER’s Most Notable SERIES _Four Horsemen
of the Apocalypse_
[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2013/may/30/basketball-nba]
* Read an Interview with Pfeiffer About His Horror-Inspired
Sculptural Works
[https://art21.org/read/paul-pfeiffer-scenes-of-horror-poltergeist-the-exorcist-and-the-amityville-horror/]
_Paul PFEIFFER’s visit is part of the VASD PROGRAM’s PATTERNS
SERIES. Click here
[https://www.rmcad.edu/arts-events/vasd/2018-2019-series/] to learn
more._
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Known for his innovative manipulation of digital media, Pfeiffer uses
found footage, photography, and sculpture to examine how the media
shapes our perception of ourselves and the world. Drawn to "images of
amazing spectacle" (think packed stadiums, televised game shows, and
paranormal Hollywood scenes), Pfeiffer reimagines video and
photographs to expose an emptiness beneath the scene. Through his
loops, digital erasures, and overall mastery of postproduction, he
portrays a surreal, glorified, and sometimes humiliating reflection of
these peculiar events.
PFEIFFER WAS A FEATURED ARTIST IN THE PBS SERIES _Art:21 – Art In
The Twenty-First Century_, and his work has been seen in numerous
national and international exhibitions including the Whitney Biennial,
PS1's Greater New York, the Sydney Biennial, and the 2001 Venice
Biennale. Pfeiffer was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and currently lives
and works in New York City and Manila.
_For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations for
this event, please contact Gretchen Marie Schaefer
at gmschaefer@rmcad.edu or 303.753.6046 ext. 22751. Requests
should be made as soon as possible but at least 72 hours prior to
the scheduled event._
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