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David Luke is an interdisciplinary artist and photographer based in Minneapolis, MN. He received his BFA in photography from Indiana University and his MFA from Stony Brook University (New York). His work has been shown at venues such as The Sesi Gallery (San Paolo, Brazil), The Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University, The DeVos Art Museum, The Museum of Anthropology at California State University, The University of Minnesota, The Midwest Center for Photography and The Duluth Art Institute.
Luke has taught photography and digital media at Normandale Community College, Anoka Ramsey Community College, Hennepin Technical College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Augsburg College, The City University of New York, Molloy College, and Stony Brook University.
Artist Statement
Inherent in all my work is a desire to analyze and then visually point at contradictions in an ever-changing political and cultural landscape. Though most of the work addresses the global spectrum, the focus and perspective is particularly American. My process of working can loosely be described as research and collection coupled with implementation. Visually, I am interested in making the overall arrangement or piece easily accessible by using a recognizable image and/or a simple way for the viewer to enter the piece. I adhere to the notion that my work should be enticing as both a visual object and an engaging sentiment.
and The Third Place and MCAD Professor Natasha Pestich
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