Bio

Born in 1992, Avery Caauwe grew up in Rohnert Park, CA. Having an already established interest in drawing from childhood, his formal training in art began in 2010 at Santa Rosa Junior College, then continued to Sonoma State University in 2015. His body of work primarily consists of paintings and drawings, with subject matter revolving around the impact of technology on society as well as the environment. His art will be featured in the winter 2017 issue of Studio Visit by Open Studios Press. He is currently pursuing his BFA in Studio Art at Sonoma State University.

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Statement

Motivated by concern for the impact technology has on society and our planet, my work focuses on both ethical and environmental concerns brought by technological advancements. This includes a variety of topics like automation, censorship, privacy, and e-waste disposal. Throughout my process technology maintains its presence, whether it be the utilization of computer software or re-purposing obsolete electronics.

With my Singularity series of paintings, I envision an abstracted reality through the eyes of artificial intelligence(AI). I approach the subject of singularity with a touch of humor to pull away from conspiracy territory and ground the topic closer to reality. By doing this, I am using humor to disarm fear and allow rational discussions about our future.