Artist Statement:
My artwork comes from a “garden,” a safe space in my mind where I find power in being shameless.
My figurative work is, to me, the opposite of the sublime. Where the sublime makes a viewer feel small in the presence of an immense spectacle, my portraits make the viewer, the model, and the artist (me!) feel big, bold, and empowered.
Contact Will:
will.maddoxx@gmail.com
Artist CV:
Education:
BFA: Studio Art - Belmont University, Nashville, TN, US.
Exhibitions:
2023 - “ICONOCLASM” Solo Show, Elephant Gallery, Nashville, TN.
2022 - “Summer Undergraduate Residency Show” New York Academy of Art, New York, NY.
2022 - “Holiday Salon Show” Galerie Tangerine, Nashville, TN.
2022 – “Passion / Purpose” Meaders Art Gallery, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
2022 – “Annual Student Exhibition” Leu Art Gallery, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
2022 – “Kappa Pi Student Show” Meaders Art Gallery, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
2021 – “Human. Nature.” Watkins Art Gallery, Nashville, TN.
2021 – “BENT” Meaders Art Gallery, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
2021 – “Fantasy Feeling” Watkins Art Gallery, Nashville, TN.
2021 – “Annual Student Exhibition” Leu Art Gallery, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
2020 – “Covid Comforts” Meaders Art Gallery, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
Publications & Presentations:
Maddoxx, Will and Dark, David. 2023. “Christ and Shame”. Elephant Gallery, Nashville, TN.
Maddoxx, W. 2021. “Basics of Color”. Janet Ayers Academic Center, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
Citations & Reviews:
Nashville Scene, Laura Hutson Hunter. (2023) “Christ and Shame: A Conversation With Will Maddoxx and David Dark”. Nashville, TN.
Watkins Illustration. (2021) “BEST IN SHOW in the Watkins Student Exhibition Goes to Will Maddoxx”. Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
Honors, Awards, & Residencies:
“Summer Undergraduate Residency Program”. New York Academy of Art, New York, NY.
“Best in Show, 2021 Watkins Student Exhibition”. Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
“2D Studio Arts Honorable Mention, 2022 Watkins Student Exhibition”. Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
Service to the Profession & Community:
2020-2023 – President, Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity (Eta Phi Chapter), Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
2022 - Art Sale in Support of Ukraine, Watkins Art Gallery, Nashville, TN.
2022 – Volunteer at the Kids Arts Festival, Franklin, TN.
2021 - Art Sale for Afghan Refugees, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
Professional Affiliations:
Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity (President).
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society (Member).