TINDEL - Compressed layers of symbolism, wit, and figures
that pose on contemporary color pallets are unmistakably the imagery of John
Tindel. Striving to understand his personal history and place in today’s
society, the works progress rapidly evolving from familiar aesthetics to
experimental processes with no boundaries.
John Tindel became heavily involved in the world of imagination expansion
at a very young age. As his talent and ability to create progressed, Tindel
began tackling social, economic and creative issues with his unique imagery,
highly admired wit, and hunger for a better life. More and more entrenched
in his heritage and family, a persistent theme was appearing in his artwork
- THE SOUTH.
John Tindel was born in Opelika, Alabama, raised in Panama City Beach,
Florida and schooled at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama.
Tindel currently works in Atlanta, Georgia and is one half of TINDELMICHI:
Two Fat Southern Boys That Paint. Beyond Regional Charm.©
Statement:
Using only razor blades, tape and aerosol paint
- His new work explores
and creates new visual patterns and dialog of and from the New South.
CV:
Education:
1999 John Tindel – B.F.A. Bachelor Fine Arts
Graphic Design / Marketing
University of South Alabama
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
2008
ELECTION, Art Department, Atlanta, GA
2007
HAPPY BABY, Beep Beep Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Selected Group Exhibitions:
Tindel vs Michi , The Art Dept. , Atlanta, GA
Hambridge Foundation Annual Art Auction, Rabun Gap, TN
Art Beats & Lyrics CHARLOTTE, NY, CHICAGO, LA, WASHINGTON
Art ARTPAPERS 9TH Annual Art Auction, Mason Murer Fine Art, Atlanta, GA
RED DOT, New York, NY
Toyland, Alcove Gallery, Decatur, GA
Sons of the South, Rabbit Hole Gallery, Atlanta, GA
OTHERWORLDS, Foundation One Gallery, Decatur, Ga
Coast to Coast Butter Toast, Art Murmur Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
La Calaveras Pop, Foundation One, Decatur, GA
2006 Art Basel Scion Installation 3, Miami, FL
Redneck Graffiti, Castleberry Hills, Atlanta, GA
NYC Redneck Graffiti, Jack the Pelican, Brooklyn, NY
2005 Boca Raton Museum Biennial Exhibit, Boca Raton, FL
Corporate Collections:
W Hotel, Birmingham, AL
King & Spalding, Atlanta, GA
CW Network
NBC
Scion (Toyota Motor Corporation), Los Angeles, CA
MetroPark USA Inc; Atlanta, GA
Usher Raymond Recording Artist, Atlanta, GA
Bibliography:
“Country Crunk”
Atlanta Magazine, Kimberly Turner, March 2007.
“La Calaveras Pop”
Creative Loafing, Debbie Michaud, February 7, 2007
“Spotlight: John Tindel”
CLOSER Magazine, Gabrielle Schaffer, June 2005
“Know Their Names”
The New York Sun, Johanna Lenander, September 12, 2005
“Double Trouble: Two artists find new inspiration in collaboration”
Creative Loafing, Felicia Feaster, September 2, 2004.
“5 Star Service, 4 Star Town”
ATL Mag, Chad Sheer, October 2004
Grants and Awards:
2008 Forward Arts Foundation, finalist
Commissioned Design
W Hotel
CW Network
Scion Toyota Motor Company
Soda Salon
Jose Cuervo
Jack Daniels
Sneaker Pimps
Music Midtown
Project Alabama
Café Tu Tu Tango
