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Dirk Hooper
I
know it's hard to believe but apparently some people have
pretended to be me (I guess that's flattering). Well, if the
dude talking to you doesn't look exactly like this... it isn't
me!
There
is a realm far beyond the world we can see and touch. It is
a place of beauty, magic and horror. As an artist, I choose
to explore this realm and bring all its wonders to the viewer.
My work is filled with the influences of myth, science, metaphysics,
darkness and my own imagination. The world I explore is at
the edge of our consciousness, in the hazy twilight where
reality gives way to dreamland. If the viewer takes an image
or concept with them and it becomes a momentary diversion
from the mundane, then I consider my work a success.
I
am interested in learning and applying multiple disciplines
in achieving my work. I am an artist first and formost, but
within that aegis I take photos, make fine art prints, do
pen & ink illustration, design web sites and craft multi-media
work. I see no seperation between any of this work; it is
all ultimately an expression of my art.
If
you would like to discuss my work, or art in general, please
feel free to email me at the address below. My door (and mind)
is always open. I am also available for interviews at the
address below.
dirk@dirkhooper.com
Dream
hard,
-Dirk
Official
Biography
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Selected
Chronology
2009
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"Siberia - Full Fetish with a Russian Flavor", solo art exhibition, Utrecht, The Netherlands, January 17th
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"My Fetish Valentine", curated group art show, Art and Soul Studios, Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 7th - March 3rd
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"Tribal Fire" - Solo Exhibition, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - May 2nd
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"Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery 18th Annual Biting the Apple Exhibition" juried group show - June 5 -6th
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"Guest at Soonercon 2009, seminar on Promotion for Artists, Writers and Bands - June 5 -7th
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"The Dirty Show 10", juried group exhibition - Detroit, Michigan - September 25th - October 3rd
2008
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Fetish Project Artist Guest of Honor, April 19th, Brussels, Belgium
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The
Dirty Show 9, Feb. 8-16th, juried exhibition, Detroit, Michigan
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St. Valentine’s Day Sick and Twisted Art Show, Featured Artist,
Oklahoma City
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Money Talks Art Walks, charity fundraiser, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery
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Guest at Soonercon 2008, exhibition, erotic photography demonstration and panel on the Business of Art
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2008 Biting the Apple Erotic Art Show, juried exhibition, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery
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Horror Art, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Project Gallery
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Backwood Tales of Love and Horror, invitation only exhibition, the Electric Chair Gallery
2007
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Dirty
Show, juried exhibition, Detroit, MI
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Biting
the Apple Erotic Art Show,
juried exhibition, Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery
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Work
acquired for the Kinsey Institute's permanent collection, based at
Indiana University
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Guest
at Soonercon 2007, Exhibition and Featured Guest at Sinnercon
Masquerade Party
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The
Canvas Gallery's Second Annual Erotic Art Show, Juried Exhibition,
Dallas Texas
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Guest
and Exhibition at Trick Con Treat, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2006
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Goddess
Worship The Fetish Fantasy Photography of Dirk Hooper - solo
show - The Electric Chair Gallery
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Another
Cold Day in Hell, The Electric Chair Gallery
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Artist
Guest of Honor at Soonercon 2006, exhibition at the Masquerade Ball
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Dirty
Show, juried exhibition, Detroit, MI
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2nd
Annual All Hallow's Eve Ball, The Electric Chair Gallery
2005
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When
the Devil's Your Only Friend, The Electric Chair Gallery
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Toxic
Goddess, The Fantasy Fetish Photography of Dirk Hooper, The Electric
Chair Gallery
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Dragonfyre's
Second Annual Art Show
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Purgatory
Exhibition, Purgatory (September)
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The
All Hallow's Eve Ball, The Electric Chair Gallery
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Purgatory
Halloween Ball, Purgatory
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Bad
Girls, group show, The Electric Chair Gallery
2004
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Dragonfyre's
First Annual Art Show, Dragonfyre,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Biting the Apple Erotic Art Show, Individual
Artists of Oklahoma Gallery
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Photo
for Domination Directory International magazine
2001
- Voodoo
Art, Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, University of Oklahoma
- 87th
Annual Oklahoma University Student Art Show, Juried Exhibition, Fred
Jones Jr. Art Museum
- Photography
Student Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, University of Oklahoma
2000
- Illustration
for Speeding Bullets greeting card
- Illustration
and design for Masquerade 2000 T-Shirt
1999
- Big
Bones, Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, University of Oklahoma
- Camera
Director, Tri-Pride Productions-3 months
- Ad design
and illustration for Leather and Lace 2000
1998
- Cover
illustration for The Panelist
1996
- Cover
art, interior pencils, inks and Editor of Rain King Studios Bad
Girls Issue One
- Ad illustration
for Direct Currents
- Cover
illustration for Darkmoor Talisman (3 issues)
1995
- Writer,
inker and Assistant Editor for Rough Cut Issue Two
- Cover
illustrations for Darkmoor Talisman
1994
- Cover
art, interior pencils, inks and Assistant Editor for Rough Cut Issue One
- Ad illustration
for Direct Currents
- Illustrations
for Dilemma Productions Independent Universe Collector Card Set
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