William Hundley

I found this week's artist of interest, William Hundley, while searching the internet for inspiration. One of the things I like about his work is his method; it is similar to mine in that we both photograph the process of a work, rather than let the process or object become the work, leaving the photograph as just proof or documentation. His elaborate installations are ephemeral but they can have a strong impact on the viewer, whether it is ambiguous, visually confusing, or humorous. I also enjoy his visual aesthetic. His use of both dark and unusual materials with professional lighting has a very intriguing appeal.

William Hundley was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1976 and got his BFA in Studio Art at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas in 1998. He has been in several solo and group exhibitions since 1999, was an Art Instructor at the Art School at Laguna Gloria in 2001, and won the Juror’s Choice Award from Bolm Studios at the Texas Biennial in 2007. Hundley currently lives and works in Austin, Texas.

“'Meaning' is something that the viewer should apply to what they see or try to find in something that they don’t understand."[1]

"My style is constantly changing and I don't really care to tame it at all. The best thing I can do is to just let my ideas run wild and pursue any bad idea that I want."[2]

Angel (Complex), 2010, Digital C-Print

Jesse, 2010, Digital C-Print

Flagger, 2007, Digital C-Print

Black Bust, 2010, Digital C-Print

Carne, 2007, Digital C-Print

Interview with William Hendley

Artist website

William Hundley's work at the Hunchentoot Gallery in Berlin, Germany

[1] "Going at It with William Hundley." Interview by Ginger Rudolph. HAHAMag.com. HAHA Magazine, 28 June 2010. Web. 14 Feb. 2011. .

[2] "The Edge of Progress Tour: Ephemeral Sculptures and Sustainable Building in Austin." Interview by MacKenzie Fegan. Good Design. Good Worldwide, LLC., 29 Nov. 2010. Web. 14 Feb. 2011. .