He works in a variety of mediums, including paint, collage, digital media, and assemblage. The “90 Days of Art” series involves an intensive process of execution, in which time and location play a key role. Each piece captures a precise moment, a specific geographical site, and state of being. The unifying theme across the series is the manipulation of context and perception.
Being inspired by urban and rural architectural landscapes, his recent mixed media artwork reflects the industrial fabric that binds our current environments—as well as the imagined characters that occupy the space between. It is this balance between Past/Future and Manufactured/Rustic that informs these visual narratives.
John graduated from Otis-Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles, having previously studied Fine Art & Photography at The Memphis College of Art. In addition to his fine art projects, he is also a co-founder and Creative Director of SemiBig Creative Industries, a Berkeley-based multidisciplinary design studio.
His work has been featured in publications such as (t)here magazine, Forbes Online, and The Web Design Index from Pepin Press.
More information on John Beck McConnico can be found on his personal website: www.mcconnico.com. Also follow him on Twitter for the latest project updates: http://twitter.com/jMcConnico.
