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David Greg Harth
I create unexpected juxtapositions, often employing elements of tension and ambiguous social situations to provoke dialogues on contemporary issues. My art is a synthesis of my emotions; an expression of my views on culture, politics, religion, sexuality, and consumerism. The creation of art is intrinsic to my identity and my enthusiasm for life. I work in various media: performance, photography, video, drawing, installation, etc.
A major part of my work involves gathering information, collecting, documenting and producing records of subjects ranging form current world events, political, social and economic, to more specific personal experiences. In most instances, the process of an artwork is just as important as the final wok itself. “The Holy Bible Project,” a 20-year long artwork in progress, exemplifies some main concerns of my work: the role of religion in our society, the cult of celebrity, and social interaction as a medium. This project illustrates my dedication to long-term artworks that unfold as I explore the intricacles and subtleties of the artwork itself.
In my performance work, I create unusual tensions in a common environment. In them, I often put my own body through strenuous activity to explore fragility, struggle, and adversity in both social and personal situations.
My Thinkways and Walldrawings are road-like and circulatory-like lines of graphite and ink on paper and walls. These drawings are expressive lines that tend to create a tapestry of paths—introspective, retrospective, and prospective.