McArthur Freeman
University of South Florida, USA
Biography
McArthur Freeman, II is a visual artist and designer who creates work that explores hybridity and the construction of identity. His works have ranged from surreal narrative paintings and drawings to digitally constructed sculptural objects and animated 3D scenes. His most recent works combine three interrelated emerging technologies: digital sculpting, 3D scanning, and 3D printing. Freeman’s work has been published in Nka Journal of Contemporary African Art and has been exhibited in over 50 group and solo shows within the United States. Freeman is currently an Assistant Professor of Video, Animation, and Digital Arts at the University of South Florida. Prior to his appointment at USF, Freeman taught at Clarion University, Davidson College, and North Carolina State University. He has also taught Drawing at the Penland School of Crafts. Freeman earned his BFA degree in Drawing and Painting from the University of Florida. He received his MFA from Cornell University, with a concentration in Painting. He also holds a Master of Art and Design from North Carolina State University in Animation, New Media, and Digital Imaging, which he received in 2008.
Abstract
Abstract : Starting at the Simulation: Learning from Digital Tools and Hybrid Processes