Artist: J.T. Liss
Title: The Swing
Medium: Photographic Art on Metallic Canvas
Edition: Limited Edition (1 of 1)
Height (inches): 27
Width (inches): 27
Depth (inches): 1
Signed by the Artist
This piece is unframed.
Description of piece:
“The Swing” is a depiction of the age old battle; Do we follow the path we were conditioned to follow or do we take the road less traveled and explore what we were destined to do? The suit represents the 9-5 existance many of us find ourselves in. Clocking in and out of the outside world while in our minds we are floating on our own island. Are we daydreaming of what we are capable of, or, exploring and acting on our potential? Going for a ride on that swing. Taking a leap with our potential energy despite the fear of falling. Seeing the child-like creativity within us. And feeling the exhilaration of knowing the person you were meant to be.
Artist bio:
J.T. Liss is an internationally represented photographic artist whose uniquely layered compositions and striking photography challenge commentary of our current social constructs and tell stories of the human experience. Combined with his poetry to further accentuate his truth, the viewer is able to experience multiple complexities of creativity to question their own realities. For J.T. believes that if a new thought enters the mind, even for the briefest of moments, then change has a chance. His work has been featured in exhibits throughout the U.S. and internationally with several solo & small group exhibits in Barcelona, Spain & Saint Petersburg, Russia. J.T. has worked with the likes of GRAMMY winning artists including Lalah Hathaway, Keyon Harold, and Christian Scott. He was also a featured artist with The First City Project & Harlem Arts Festival. He has commissioned artwork at The Cecil, Harlem Public, The Honeywell, Bleu Magazine, While multiple pieces are on permanent display at his studio in East Harlem. Equally important is J.T.’s passion for helping others. Being in the social work and education fields for the past 18 years he has connected with grassroots nonprofits throughout the United States and created Photography For Social Change where he holds events and gallery exhibits to raise awareness for these organizations while also giving a portion of proceeds to raise money for their cause.