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Written by Michael Barrett
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Monday, 25 February 2008 |
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I refer to my current research as a fusion of art, athletics, and
healing which focuses on confronting and controlling the build up of
tension, pressure, and stress during difficult and painful situations.
In an attempt to challenge the audience and their interpretation of
art, I am continuously exploring different methods of documenting the
events that happen in the environments I create.
Originally, I am from Fremont, California where I graduated from
Irvington High School in 1992. After graduating, I left the Bay Area in
search of a four year adventure in the United States Marine Corps.
During this time, I served as a Communication Center Operator and had
the opportunity to visit many locations throughout the East Pacific. In
1996, I finished my enlistment at El Toro Air Station and proceeded to
enter the civilian world.
In 2000, while working as an Emergency Dispatcher, I was diagnosed
with a very aggressive type of testicular cancer that had spread into
my abdomen. After months of treatment and recovery, I made the decision
to pursue a degree in health studies. This decision eventually led me
to the great “cold” state of Montana, where I received an athletic
scholarship to attend Rocky Mountain College in Billings. While
pursuing my undergraduate degree at Rocky, I earned an Academic
All-Conference Award for the 2004 football season and was introduced to
the healing power of art by Professor Neil Jussila. In 2006, I earned a
Bachelors of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and was
accepted into the Master of Fine Arts program at Boise State University.
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