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Nathaniel Donnett

Statement

My work is rooted in African sculpture where the work is multi-functional and combines layered meanings which collages the physical and mental processing of ideas. I work in mixed media, performance art, and installations to address social issues, space and time, as it relates within the contemporary culture. I use different materials and objects which allow me to add context to an existing conversation or restructure context with the use of signifiers and symbols. I'm interested in the study of human behavior, the philosophies that develop from them through observation, personal narratives, evaluation, analysis, and its impact on the collective consciousness of the human condition. I specifically address imagery, contributions, and the psychological and emotional impact of African Americans that exist within the social fabric of our society.

Bio

Nathaniel Donnett lives and works in Houston , Texas. He attended Texas Southern University. His work delves into the social commentary with emotional, philosophical and psychological expression. Nathaniel’s work, particularly his installations gives the viewer opportunity to participate or become part of the work. He won best of show with 123 SoHo Online art exhibition in 2006 and was awarded 3rd place in 2007 11th Citywide 5A (African American Advisory Association in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts ) juried competition. In 2007 he participated in a visual art performance and musical piece with the choreographer Donald Byrd titled Bhandra Fever. In 2007 he exhibited internationally in the group exhibition "Amistad" at The National Museum (Museo de la Nacion ) in Peru in Lima , Peru and The Modern Museum of Peru in Trujillo , Peru . In 2008 he was selected to participate in round 27 titled "Otherwise Constricted" at Project Row Houses in Houston, Texas in 2008, where he received a great favorable art review regarding his art installation in May 2008 Issue of Arts Houston magazine. His work was also positively mentioned in the October Issue of the Houston Press art reviews, from the show A Time For Change at Deborah Colton Gallery.