Benjamin Dunstan

Independent Artist/Director

I was first inspired by the way I viewed art and how in most ways it is a catalyst for thought. At a young age I became aware of certain contradictions not only in perceptions but further in experience. This was open question period about our social network and nature’s role as a dependent background. Art to me at that time was another gesture or message that could transmit your inner state and thus emanate your perspectives. Just as sign language does, art has potential to overcome sensory limitations in a mental via visual method.

I enjoy conceptualizing ideas, planning and setting in motion all forms of art, but most inherently is visual fine art and design.

How I make my art: I utilize layering and forming techniques and apply them in context with each subject component. It is a reflection of the original in which like nature I attempt to mimic. The process is evolving through the exposition of new understanding and unraveling of reality. I wish to please the viewer by providing images that enhance communication between response and thinking. Answering natural questions within the context of the image crosses this bridge. In my other works I've incorporated sewn canvas as a layer to accompany my paintings. This is combined with multidimensional images that are present within my work exposing the raw and folk context of these collage pieces.