The Helen S. Smith Gallery at Green River College Presents: January 6 - March 13, 2025 Closing Reception: Thursday, March 13, noon Tyler Brumfield: AB AD [https://mcusercontent.com/bed55a729f7ad04edae6347fc/images/d67f510a-eea2-d962-8afd-cd021d3872c6.jpg] Image above: Tyler Brumfield, AB AD #4, wood and paint, 84 x 84, 2023 AB AD is an exhibition of image-objects by Tyler Brumfield that explore visual connections between the history of abstract image-making and contemporary logo design. The work interrogates major developments in modern and contemporary art, namely ideas of the readymade, reproduction, formalism, appropriation, pop, abstraction and conceptual art. The exhibition features six large scale works and five smaller works. Tyler is a dynamic, effective teacher and widely exhibited artist. His work has been featured in sixty juried exhibitions and nine solo exhibitions. He is dedicated to developing curiosity, a strong work ethic and creative critical thinking skills in his students. His artwork is characterized by strong craftsmanship, reclaimed materials and economy in design. His work varies greatly, but has explored themes of visual perception, the contemporary visual landscape, advertising, consumerism and the single-use plastic problem. Tyler received his undergraduate degree from Western Oregon University in 2015 and his MFA from the University of Montana in 2018. He currently teaches art at Pacific University. Helen S. Smith Gallery, Green River College<https://www.greenriver.edu/community/art-gallery> Sarah Dillon Gilmartin, Gallery Director: sdillon@greenriver.edu<mailto:sdillon@greenriver.edu> 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn, WA 98092