Movable Type Issue No. 14: John Todd

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John TODD

ARTIST STATEMENT

My presence and identity in this world as a Black gay man greatly impacts my creative approach. I am inspired by the boldness and freedom of expression within my communities, and I want to showcase those feelings in my art. I use a minimalistic style to most of my work, I love incorporating vibrant colors, texture, and unique shapes to create movement and depth. With any medium I utilize, I allow myself to express fluidly to explore nuances that speak loudly without saying a word.

 

GALLERY

JOHN TODD

John Todd started his creative journey in high school teaching himself how to code, build, and design websites; from there, his curiosity grew into print and digital graphics. Enamored by the beauty of the design process, he pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Design at Frostburg State University. Today, he expresses his creativity through a variety of digital and print mediums. In addition to design, he loves gardening, photography, and supporting Black queer and trans visual artists through his Hues of Seven platform.

Portfolio:    www.johntheecreative.com
Instagram:  @johntheecreative
Hues of Seven Podcast (available on all major platforms)

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