URCAD Sneak Peek: Liam Garrett

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:02:34 -0400

Liam is a Visual Arts major. His artwork, "The Digital Art Movement: Its Role in Spreading Awareness about Endangered Animals" will be exhibited at Virtual URCAD 2020!

Abstract:

The new Digital Art Movement has been about showing viewers the artistic capabilities of machines, and using the internet to raise awareness about issues such as climate change and endangered animals. As the founder of The Digital Art Movement at UMBC, it has been my ambition for almost three years now to create digital art pieces that reflect who we are now, and the issues our generation faces. Using metaphorical imagery, and patterns (chosen because these are visual attributes we are built to scan and read into,) I have created a series about endangered animals that is built to be interpreted, and affordable. With 15% of profit going to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), my hope is that digital art can play a role in the cause to better our environment and protect its animals.In this presentation I will share my experience with the digital art medium and its role in the future of art. With the world delving deeper into the digital realm every day, it is my belief that digital art will soon be of major interest to the art world. Art is the practice of exploration and expression, and the digital world is the new frontier.

Come see Liam's artwork and other undergraduate research and creative work, April 22-29th at URCAD.umbc.edu!