Artist Team Statement
Complementary. If one word had to be chosen to describe the collaborative works of Quincy Owens and Luke Crawley it would be complementary. Quincy creates abstract work out of a spontaneous spirit-filled place that taps into a universal human connection for years. Luke deliberately dissects, analyzes and categorizes segments of sound, light and/or visual elements to quantify in order to rearrange them into new, well thought-out systems. Both artists work from different realms of the mind providing part of the complete existence of human reality. What is art without science? What is information without a visual component?
Life is composed of twos. Realizing this, both artist and scientist came together to push one another, learn and grow closer to a clarity that lies somewhere between the two complete yet dissatisfied realms of the mind. Their portfolio is littered with work that defies simple categorization. Many works take on a rigid, geometric quality with harsh lines and impressive scale while something soft and airy emanates such as the quiet voice of a widowed wife or the ethereal glow of a transposed light. Other works take on a rough, imperfect visual tone while a clean, crisp identifiable spectrum of light or scale of music omits from within the work. Their work embodies the contradiction that lives within every human being. The impossibility of a perfection constantly strived for is explored. The beauty of rationalization is simultaneously built up and torn down. As we grow, as we push each other, we question ourselves and we question one another. We create work that glorifies, yet points out the flaws and frailty that are humanity.
Life is composed of twos. Realizing this, both artist and scientist came together to push one another, learn and grow closer to a clarity that lies somewhere between the two complete yet dissatisfied realms of the mind. Their portfolio is littered with work that defies simple categorization. Many works take on a rigid, geometric quality with harsh lines and impressive scale while something soft and airy emanates such as the quiet voice of a widowed wife or the ethereal glow of a transposed light. Other works take on a rough, imperfect visual tone while a clean, crisp identifiable spectrum of light or scale of music omits from within the work. Their work embodies the contradiction that lives within every human being. The impossibility of a perfection constantly strived for is explored. The beauty of rationalization is simultaneously built up and torn down. As we grow, as we push each other, we question ourselves and we question one another. We create work that glorifies, yet points out the flaws and frailty that are humanity.
Artist Bio: Quincy Owens
Quincy is a husband and father of five children who loves to open his studio door everyday to make something out of nothing. He graduated from the University of Indianapolis, lives in Indianapolis and has a studio at the Harrison Center for the Arts where he works as a full time Artist.
Artist Bio: Luke Crawley
Luke is a science and mathematics teacher at University High School in Carmel, Indiana. He is the father of two boys who constantly model the joy found in authentic scientific exploration and artistic creation, which Luke tries to capture in his scientific and artistic endeavors.
Contact Information
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QuincyOwens@gmail.com
317.652.6730 |
LukeCrawley@gmail.com
317.385.7717 |
Resume
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