Bio
John Welles Bartlett, originally from San Francisco, now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. He received a B.F.A. from the University of Oregon and a M.F.A. from Pratt Institute. His recent work has been large-scale woodcut prints on paper. His subject matter explores themes of myths, extinction, and the relationship between humans and nature. His work has also posed interaction between layers of antiquated technology, within the subject matter and printing processes. The imagery combines archaic means with telecommunications, genetic engineering and mass production. Many of Bartlett’s pieces have interchangeable parts, functioning individually, as well as serial components in larger assembled compositions. In addition to his large-scale prints, many of the original carved woodblocks will be displayed as well, as relief sculptural objects.
