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The Free Way Series consists of 200 abstract photos taken across the interstates of the United States. The drive across America can be beautiful vistas one moment, but then hypnotic timelapse blurs the next. What Steve Hartman is capturing is the sense of motion and more than a snapshot of time, but trying to capture through motion blur a length of time. By titling this series Free Way, Steve Hartman is acknowledging a person’s ability to explore experiences and processes without borders. The ‘Free Way’ series crystallizes what I perceive hurtling down the freeway: shapes, colors, contrasts, the rhythm of movement, and the essence of energy—an attempt to craft a hypnotic visual vocabulary from an active landscape. As my mind wanders, a partnership between muscle memory and my car ensures the primary goal: arriving safely. But what induces this hypnotic state? Is it the rhythmic rumble of tires against pavement or the continuous motion blur at 70 miles per hour? Perhaps, it’s a blend of both. I suspect I have a degree of dyslexia, which may explain my affinity for art and image-making. It’s almost as if my heightened visual senses broaden my peripheral vision more than usual. While the hypnotic theory remains speculative, my peripheral awareness is undeniably acute—albeit never in sharp focus, yet always image-aware.
2023
Digital on Paper
3
30 W x 40 H x 0.1 D in
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Steve Hartman, an esteemed American artist and creative director hailing from the heart of the Midwest, brings over three decades of honed expertise in corporate branding to the realm of interior design. With a career spanning 30 years as a designer and an even longer tenure as an artist and creator, Steve's multifaceted background enriches his approach to supporting interior designers and art buyer for residential and corporate spaces. Drawing from his extensive experience in corporate branding, Steve curates his own art works with a unique blend of precision and experimentation. His keen eye for color, special, tonal techniques acquired during his day job harmonizes seamlessly with his artistic inclination towards spontaneity and embracing the unexpected. Throughout his illustrious career, Steve has cultivated a distinctive style characterized by his fearless exploration of color, light, and textures. His penchant for embracing randomness and organic applications in his artistic endeavors serves as a catalyst for innovative concepts seen in the realm of interior spaces. The symbiotic relationship between Steve's roles as a creative director and an artist fuels his creative endeavors, fostering a dynamic interplay between structured design principles and the free-spirited essence of artistic expression. This fusion not only informs but elevates his approach to art making for multiple audiences, allowing for a unique synthesis of deliberate curation and the magic of serendipity. Steve's ability to draw inspiration from contrasting theories and seamlessly integrate them into his creative process results in interior designs that are not only visually captivating but also infused with a sense of purposeful spontaneity. His thirty years of practice in corporate branding, creative direction and design serve as a foundation, lending a strategic edge to his innovative design solutions in the world of interior spaces.
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