Brad Cooper Gallery

ARTIST STATEMENT

My work uses realism and a figurative approach similar to the old masters, whose work I greatly admire. Their techniques are used to render an exploration of contemporary issues and their impact. One area that interest me is how traditionally bound religions are at odds with modern society, technology and science. Newer, sometimes more troubling symbols of the current world culture have replaced old icons.

In particular, DNA manipulation holds the potential to allow humankind to become a creator/god of sorts. Despite all of the new technology and science, the age-old questions regarding the human condition and its ultimate fate still remain.