The Old Jail Art Center | A Cell of One's Own: John Frost

A Cell of One’s Own: John Frost

September 26th – January 24th 2010

A Cell of One's Own: John Frost

The fourth in the contemporary artist series, "A Cell of One's Own," John Frost brings a new and exciting approach to the 1877 upper gallery spaces. A Hardin Simmons University and Texas Christian University Alumnus, Frost works in varying media to create a unique experience for the viewer. Most recently, Frost has been working with modular forms such as dowel rods and identical house-shaped blocks. Frost's work has been described as being "directed by a synergy of experiences, chance discoveries and an intuitive response to materials and processes."

Frost says of his work:

"I approach my work with two intentions - to physically manipulate and transform ordinary materials, and communicate my observations, contemplations, and opinions relating to the human condition, most recently its relationship to the current state of the environment, society, and economy.

When an object or idea is repeated over and over, it becomes less about the individual object and more about the overall form, texture, and pattern. It loses its singular identity and new associations are created. In the context of this installation, the iconic house form represents the individual. When multiplied, it becomes community and contains broader global implications.

Conceptually, I'm interested in the individual's role in the current circumstances facing our nation and planet. Fueled by selfishness and apathy, a state of existence has been created that we must now "clean up", take responsibility for our actions and live with the consequences. Repetition, scale, and the inherent content in materials help to communicate ideas of excessiveness and the magnitude of our predicament. I'm searching for the perfect balance between too much and not enough.

View photos from the Fall Exhibitions Opening of A Cell of One's Own: John Frost!