Bio:

Steve Rand received his BFA in New Media from the Hartford Art School in 2008. He is currently residing in Middletown, CT and is currently working on a new series of works ranging from oil paintings to video to stencil . Works of his has been shown all throughout Hartford/Boston area including the prestigious AXIOM gallery of Boston, New Britain City Hall, and Hartford Artspace. Also, work has been published in arts journals throughout the east coast. Most of the work deals with the influences that technology has on our lives as well as the social constructs that we put ourselves in. Analyzing and critiquing the world that surrounds us. His art creates a forum for the viewer to explore their own beliefs and question the world that we live in.

Statement:

"Ambivalent, so subtle it hits like a sledge hammer. Common themes in my work include freedom versus conformity, the invasiveness of technology and social criticism. These works address the oppressive barriers placed on society by religious and governmental groups. The people, places, and things that surround me come under constant scrutiny in my art. With the use of subversion, irony, and the juxtaposition of image and text I create a forum for the viewers to question their own views."

All video and installation works are available on Steve's site.