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Brandon Woods approaches photography not as a traditional photographer, but as a painter who uses the camera as an extension of his brush. His innovative prismatic photography explores dimensionality, perception, and the interplay of color, echoing the layered depth and dynamic compositions found in his paintings. Exploration and discovery are central to Woods’ process, leading him to delight in the wonder and intrigue of everyday objects when seen in new contexts—such as these signs, discovered against a wall at his favorite architectural salvage shop. In this unconventional setting, he was able to view them with fresh eyes, appreciating their formal qualities—color, line, and pattern—and their interaction with light. The prism’s influence added dynamic color, dimension, and depth, transforming these signs into a visually captivating work of art that transcends their original, utilitarian function.
Brandon Woods (b. 1987, Knoxville, TN, USA) is an interdisciplinary artist who creates his work at the intersection of art, craft, science, and math. His research-based process has led him to create dynamic abstract paintings on innovative, dimensional shaped panels and to creating prismatic photographs bursting with color. Woods earned his MFA in Painting from SCAD in 2015 and his BFA in Studio Art (Painting and Sculpture) from Middle Tennessee State University in 2010. He has received numerous awards and grants for his work, including most recently an American Rescue Plan grant through the combined support of the Arts & Culture Alliance of Knoxville, the City of Knoxville, and the Federal Department of the Treasury to construct a large-scale work based on the James Webb Space Telescope that is now on permanent display in the Emporium in downtown Knoxville. His work has been exhibited and collected throughout the United States and internationally: in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Hong Kong, Canada, and France. He currently lives and works in Knoxville, TN.
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