About
Artist
Statement
Todd’s art combines classical graphite drawing with modern technology to highlight the complex impacts of technology on mental health. His work seeks to create a visual dialogue that resonates emotionally, encouraging audiences to reflect on the overstimulation and mental strain tied to our online lives. Through this blend of traditional and contemporary elements, Todd’s pieces reveal the hidden effects of digital interactions on our psychological well-being.
His use of graphite drawing invites a detailed examination, while the integration of digital influences reflects the duality of our engagement with technology: alluring yet potentially destructive. Todd’s work urges viewers to confront how social media and contemporary technology shapes our lives and to consider its deep-rooted effects on mental health. By merging and comparing historical symbols of idealism, heroism, love, power and divinity with contemporary motifs, he shines a light on our digital entrapment and encourages critical reflection about the psychological implications of technology’s hold on modern society.
“By shifting your perspective, the world before you begins to shift. The new perspectives we encounter are often less about the thing itself and more about how open we are to receiving it's message.”
Specialties
Bio.
Todd is an emerging artist based in Indianapolis with a studio in the historic Stutz building. Known for his powerful hybrid art that fuses classical graphite techniques with cutting-edge technology and educated at esteemed art institutions in New York and Philadelphia, Todd has refined his aesthetic vision to communicate profound themes of mental health and social media’s psychological effects on society.
Growing up in Indianapolis, Todd has navigated a lifelong struggle with anxiety, depression, and reliance on mental health medication, which continues to influence his artistic voice. After a successful 20 year career in graphic design, he transitioned to part-time artistry in 2017, driven by a commitment to explore the emotional complexities of modern life. This shift allowed him to fully dedicate himself to developing his unique style, integrating traditional artistry with emerging technologies like 3D printing and augmented reality.
Through his journey and his art, Todd seeks to foster conversations about ‘oneness’ and the profound ways technology intersects with personal identity and society.
The Team
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