Locke Tight is part of Oscillations & Collisions, a recent and rather obsessive experimental body of work. As in my past works, the themes of time, motion, color and form are also present here. However, rather than representing these concepts through paint or print which will forever be static, I'm exploring their representation through digital media. These examples demonstrate how all four thematic components are integrated into one single experiential event. Each group also goes a bit deeper...


Fight was the precursor to OC and while these pieces rely on motion for impact, they also make comment on several social constructs. Just the idea of “the” fight, particularly concerning man on man contact, is filled with so many paradoxes. Male bonding at its most primal: a homoerotic event eon old and filled with all the intimacies of honor and brotherhood, rape and violence. This is especially true for Cage Fighting where the winner is usually determined by their opponent calling "uncle" - that is "winner by submission". It's one kinky game when you think about it. What's even more interesting is to watch the spectators: men for the most part; blue-collar types who would probably get turned on kicking you dead if they caught you eyein' them eyein' the boys in the ring. Just a stereotype I'm sure. But boy do they bite their lips watching each punch, watching who's going to be submitted.


On the other hand, Derby has just been plain fun. Snapping pics of a bunch of girls beating each other up while roller skating in crazy colored butt tight outfits around and around a cobalt blue rink - well, how can you help but not have fun? Like the series, it's also homoerotic and definitely sexually aggressive. Interestingly, BOTH events are extremely sexist....only male on male contact or female on female contact is allowed. Funny how people pay to see this stuff yet also pay to keep it off the Constitution.


On why and how I "make"...

For the most part, the tools that I use to make my art incorporate painting, drawing, photography or some sort of "relationship" involving the computer. I've also dabbled with sculpture and installation work...all represented here on my website. These are my Devices. Like me, each Device has unique abilities and challenges. With practice and experimentation (and a certain amount of dialogues too) I get to know each Device better and oddly enough each Device seems to respond better to me. So, when the moment hits and paint flys or pixels move a pronounced conversation occurs just between me, my Device and the larger experience making it all happen. Nothing else matters - nothing else exists - outside this conversation.

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Bradley Whitney

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