Daniel Chapman
Primordial
Primordial is a piece from my latest series called Pedestals, which is a reflection on the concept of progress. Humanity has long equated linear, technological advancement with progress, and it is only rather recently that we have begun to examine the detrimental effects of an attitude of domineering millenia in the making. Now we stand at a crossroads where we must examine our methods, and call upon a primordial sense of coexistence rather than control.
primordial
24” x 36”
mixed media on wood panel
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Fun fact: I’ve been taking some time during this period to reignite my love of music, and I’m currently working on a solo project in which I play all instruments in addition to recording and producing. There’s a lot to learn in that regard, but I’m having fun with the process of layering sounds, which is similar to what I do with layers in printmaking and collage.
Daniel Chapman
first came to RAW when he was ten years old. He graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s Printmaking program in 2014. Upon graduation, he was awarded a fellowship to travel to Argentina to explore solar printmaking techniques. Since returning, Daniel has lectured at Massachusetts College of Art and Design about his work abroad, worked as a teaching artist in RAW’s middle school printmaking groups, and continues to document overlooked places through collage and printmaking.