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SAMUEL C.
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Samuel C. Guy (b. 1991) explores topics that address the human condition such as masculinity, childhood, growth, and the existential. His work utilizes the figure as a means of discussing these themes. Through the manipulation of the subject, the surrounding references, and use of text and symbols he creates imagery that is at once enigmatic and contemplative. Guy is also known for injecting satire and absurdity into his work, often making direct references to art history, both classic and modern. The resulting layers of meaning tap into and challenge the knowledge brought to the work by the viewer. Guy has moved towards a reduced palette, bringing an implied darkness, and cynicism to otherwise humorous or lighthearted paintings.
Samuel C. Guy currently lives and works in Boston, MA. EDUCATION currently enrolled, MFA program at Boston University, Boston MA Bachelor of Fine Art at the New York State School of Ceramics at Alfred University SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2017 Aqua Art Miami, in #227, featured by Exhibit A, Miami FL 2016 Re_Volt_ing, Distillery Gallery, Boston MA Watered Down Whiskey, solo exhibition, Exhibit A, Corning NY 2015 Refigured, Exhibit A, Corning NY Interpretations of Water, Atrium Gallery, Corning Community College, Corning NY 2014 Rites in Communion, Orazio Salati Gallery, Binghamton NY Traverse, Houghton Gallery at 171 Cedar Arts Center / ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Corning NY Guyland, Hornell Community Art Center, Hornell NY We Are Building a Religion, Lot 10, Ithaca NY BFA Thesis at Alfred University, Alfred NY Dyptich Show, Robert C. Turner Gallery, Alfred NY CEPA/Big Orbit Member Show, CEPA Gallery, Buffalo NY 2013 Ekphrasis, Robert C. Turner Gallery, Alfred NY East Shore Festival of the Arts: Lansing Community Center, Lansing NY Regional Exposition, Roberson Museum, Binghamton NY 2012 The Woodblock Show, Turner Gallery Alfred NY People Watching, Lost Dog Building, Binghamton NY Subversive Turf, Turner Gallery, Alfred NY Introducing the Kunsts, An Exposition in the Old PO, Hornell NY 2012 Residencies 2015 Goetteman Residency at Rocky Neck Art Colony, Gloucester MA Juried Fellow, Saltonstall Arts Colony, Ithaca NY Awards/ Press “GuyVille: Samuel C. Guy’s Deft depiction of the Great Delay” by Heather Merlis, Carousel Dec 4014 vol. 2 issue 12. cover story “Life of the Party: Tossing a Few Back With Artist Samuel Guy” by Warren Greenwood, Ithaca Times, Friday August 1st 2014 Juror’s Selection CEPA/Big Orbit Member Show, 2014 Alfred University Portfolio Review Scholarship, 2009 Experience Teacher’s Assistant in Junior Printmaking 2014 Intern at the Hornell Arts Center 2013 - 2014 Assisted in all aspects of running gallery including hanging, transporting, docent, etc Planned, organized, and taught two summer courses (one for children and one for adults Studied with Acadia National Park artist in residency Artist Edward Aldrich, August 2012 Printmaker/Assistant to Mark Dion during his visit to Alfred University, 2014 Assisted in all tasks of printing an edition of lithography Special Projects Intern at the Career Development Center for Alfred University, 2012 Assisted in all tasks for organizing special events for art students including portfolio review days and visiting artists Intern at the Career Development Center for the Hornell Art Walk 2012 Tasks included advertising and graphic design for event, event organization and curating of show “Introducing the Kunsts” Tour Guide for the School of Art and Design 2011-2014 Tasks included guided tours of facilities, and student panels with Assistant Dean Howard |
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