Illustrator Martin Wittfooth to host artist talk at MOCA this week

by | Nov 9, 2016 | ART

MOCA brings amazing artist Martin Wittfooth for an artist talk and Q&A on Thursday, 11/10,

MOCA brings amazing artist Martin Wittfooth for an artist talk and Q&A on Thursday, 11/10, in conjunction with Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose Magazine.

Wittfooth is known for his oil paintings which depict allegorical narratives where animals roam a dystopian world void of human life with the remnants of industrialized society in a state of devastation. Join us for this exclusive public conversation about his work and unique artistic process. Check out his work below and here

Wittfooth was born in Toronto in 1981, and spent most of his childhood in Finland, moving back to Toronto in 1993 where he earned his BAA in Illustration from Sheridan College in 2003. He currently lives and works as an illustrator and fine artist in New York City, where he earned his MFA at the School of Visual Arts.

Wittfooth’s oil paintings explore disquieting themes of industry and nature, unhinged evolution, the clash of old ideologies with modern fears, and the growing shadow of the human footprint on the earth. Set in atmospheric landscapes rendered over many paint layers on canvas, linen, or wood panels, these themes are realized through a combination of symbolism, the juxtaposition of visual narratives, and the displacement of expected realities. The worlds created in Wittfooth’s paintings implore the viewer to question the status quo, to challenge that which is taken for granted, and to proceed with caution on our present course.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
6:30PM
MOCA Members Free / Non-members $5

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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