Bucci's Art

MICHAEL WONG
photography

April 1 - April 28, 2006

Website: www.serpentvenom.com
Email: mdwong@serpentvenom.com

Biography

Michael studied Conceptual/Information Arts (CIA), an experimental program within the Art Department at San Francisco State University (SFSU). CIA focuses on preparing artists and media experimenters to work at the cutting edge of technology. The study of contemporary digital production skills is accompanied by the analysis of the cultural context of technology, as well as experimentation with newly emerging technologies.

Michael generally uses computers and other digital media to create art. Much of his digital art delves into political and social arenas. Some of his works include self-published comic books, web sites, ad art and his ongoing blog.

Michael began creating photographic imagery over 15 years ago. Michael mainly works in color with occasional forays into Black and White. His images range from the straightforward to the abstract.

Statement
I believe that art is a vehicle for raising awareness. As special interests and corporate money hold sway over our elected officials, most of us are only concerned about the next pop idol or TV survivor. What I want people to realize is that their apathy toward what goes on in our government is setting up a situation that will eventually be out of our control. I want to show people what they are missing and give them a reason to care.

My photography reflects my desire to capture what I see. I begin with ideas like the view through a window, the unusual angles and scenes of urban life, the beauty of nature, photographic experimentation. The results range from straightforward to the abstract.

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