Born 1978, Des Moines, IA.
Joe Cory received a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA from the University of Chicago.
Cory is a Professor in Samford University's Department of Art and Design. His nationally exhibited work uses digital and analog materials to explore the intricate intersection of nature and technology. His process symbolically delves into the transformative power of technology on human experiences and emphasizes the blurred boundaries between authentic reality and artifice. Actively participating in national and international seminars and workshops, Cory contributes to the ongoing dialogue on the evolving relationship between humanity and the natural world in our digitized era.
Artist Statement:
My artistic practice examines the intersection of nature and technology. The images in the "Artificial Light" series involve creating images using black and white photocopies of flowers on a traditional copy machine. Beyond aesthetics, this process metaphorically explores technology's profound impact on the human psyche, emphasizing layers of displacement in our perception of reality.
By isolating these organic elements and subjecting them to the mechanical reproduction of the copy machine, I aim to highlight the transformative power technology wields over our collective human experiences and explore the boundaries between what is real and what is artificial in an era increasingly dominated by digital interfaces and artificial intelligence. The resulting tension prompts reflection on our evolving connection to the world and the intricate relationship between our experiences and the shaping forces of technology.
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