I am interested in the ways that myth is used to communicate, order and represent reality. From childhood we are taught to understand the world through abstract stories and concepts, such as fairytales, religion and science. Mythic notions of reality permeate our lives, deceiving us into believing that the world is "knowable". These beliefs are not isolated in our early years though, but persist through our lives. We constantly must re-assess our belief in these structures. Whether or not we choose to believe in myths, it is undeniable that they effect our socialization and perceptions.
My art practice is interested in demonstrating the multifaceted nature of myth through bricolage, and narrative. Symbols and stories are combined, dissected and complicated in order to illustrate our problematic relationship to them.
Born in Palo Alto, CA. John-Mark grew up primarily in Salt Lake City, UT, as the youngest of 5 children. He received his Bachelors of Science from Bowdoin College, specializing in visual arts and art history. Currently, he is a MFA candidate in printmaking at SFAI.
