Dustan Creech
M.F.A., Northern Illinois University
Dustan Creech is head of the Sculpture and Printmaking programs at Elmhurst College. He is an active professional in the field and has been included in numerous exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Complimenting his continued art practice, he has received numerous awards and art grants for his artwork as well as his dedication to teaching.
Themes of sociopolitical injustice and environmental concerns have often been the driving force behind my work. It is my hope that my work may expose problems some may not be aware of, and to encourage self-reflection as pertaining to our daily lives, and daily choices.
Nothing New Under the Sun (Woodblock Print)
At a time when more and more lives are threatened by deportation, the U.S. government, and American businesses, have taken advantage of many emigrants. Nothing New Under the Sun gives a nod to the past-days of racism and African-American slavery, while asking the question, “Have those days actually past, or have we simply exchanged one minority with another?”
The Golden Calf (Mixed Media Sculpture using 6,000 lbs of Corn)
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average American family of four consumes over 6,000 lbs. of corn annually or 1,540 lbs. per capita. From the meat we buy from our butchers, to the formula we feed our babies, corn-derived ingredients are found in nearly every food in America. High fructose corn syrup is believed to be the number one cause of obesity and Type-2 Diabetes, while other corn products have been linked to digestive issues such as gluten intolerance and celiac disease.
America is a consumer driven society. No matter what it is, we want it fast, we want it cheap, and we want a lot of it; all the while, the wealthiest nation in the world is eating itself to death.
We cannot afford to continue living this way.
