Artist’s Bio

Jason Miller is a native of Memphis, TN where he obtained his Master of Fine Arts from The University of Memphis.  Miller currently works predominantly in large format digital imagery that is often accompanied by unique soundtracks that he also makes.  Miller makes everything from start to finish and never uses mediated images or pre-made material. He is an artist that creates using many different mediums simultaneously. For instance, Miller sings and creates phonetically derived poetry while at the same time building philosophically and visually complex murals using hundreds of single photographs that he makes throughout his daily life. In Miller’s own words, “Each photograph is a word and when combined the photographs form visual sentences. “

Miller is foremost known as a poet that uses both words and images to speak his spiritual voice. He manifests his ideologies and emotions in many different mediums, which include both photographic and lyrical formats.  He travels domestically within the U.S. to uniquely sacred places ranging from the Smokey Mountains to Mesa Verde, as well as internationally to diverse locations including Costa Rica, Prague, Vienna, Paris, Bruges, and Greece. Miller’s intent is always to make new discoveries while gathering experimental images and philosophical material.  In addition, to collecting personal images through his photography, Miller further enhances his conceptual growth by obtaining new cultural experiences throughout the course of his travels. 

Nearly, all of Miller’s artwork is based on the idea of energy changing form in an arbitrary and surreal visual manner. This idea is best demonstrated in his Energy String and Energy Fortress Series, and is also particularly embodied in his written poetry. As a whole, spirituality and imagination is key to Jason Miller’s artwork.

b. 1979: Memphis, TN

EDUCATION

2006-2010 Master of Fine Arts Photography, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
2001-2006 Bachelor of Fine Arts Photography, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2011

Art Prize (City Wide Internationally
Competitive Group Exhibition), Grand Rapids MI
Price Is Right (Group Exhibition), David Lusk Gallery, Memphis, TN
Some Art Part 3 (Group Exhibition), Gallery 517 South Main, Memphis, TN
Some Art Part 2 (Group Exhibition), Gallery 517 South Main, Memphis, TN
CMYK 2 (Featured Artist of Group Exhibition) Hi-Tone, Memphis, TN
The Billboard Art Project (Group Exhibition), Savannah, Ga
Corporatism: The New Religion by Jason Miller (Solo Exhibition) Playhouse on the Square, Memphis, TN
Upon Changing Form: New Work by Jason Miller (Solo Exhibition) Lambuth Liberal Arts College, Jackson, TN
28thAnnual Juried Art Exhibition, Juror Don Gregorio, Art Museum of University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2010

53rd Annual Delta Exhibition, Juror Meredith Ward, Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR
Art Prize, Selected by Nick Antonakis, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI
Choice: Life Over Aids, Group Exhibition, Caritas Village, Memphis, TN
Strange Configurations, Juried Group Exhibition, Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY
Poetic Visions: It’s All Inside, Collaboration with Lauren Coulson, Material, Memphis, TN
National Security VS. Personal Freedom, (ACLU) American Civil Liberties Union, Corporate Decay Series Featured in National Film Advertising Campaign, Newark, NJ
Ettevõtte Decay, Solo Exhibition, Energy Gallery, 552 S. Main, Memphis, TN
23rd Annual McNeese Works on Paper Exhibition, Juror Peter Frank, Abercrombie Gallery, Lake Charles, LA
27th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Jurors Robert J. Sanchez and Emiko René Lewis-Sanchez, Art Museum of the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
On Location: Memphis International Film Festival, Fundraiser Art Auction,
Marshall Arts, 639 Marshall Ave, Memphis, TN
Revolutionary Runway, Group Exhibition, Hollywood Disco, Memphis, TN
The Secret Signs and Symbols of Freephotography, Global Online Solo Exhibition
The Sex Issue, Group Exhibition, Projekt30, New York, NY

2009

Aloha from Hawaii: 5 Stations of a Vietnam Vet, Jack Robinson Gallery, Memphis, TN
Phantasmagoria, Concept Gallery, Memphis, TN
Selected Works of Jason Miller, AK-47 Gallery, University of Memphis South Campus, TN
Opera Memphis Gala, Group Exhibition, Memphis, TN
Group Exhibition, Odessa Gallery, Memphis, TN
26th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Juror Lois Renner, Art Museum of University of Memphis
Solo Exhibition, New Work by SOULRECORDER, Brinkley Plaza, Memphis TN

2008

51st Annual Delta Exhibition, Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR
Group Exhibition, Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis, TN
Donation Exhibition, WKNO, Memphis, TN
Charles Powell Community Photography Project, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Group Exhibition, Lulalyn Gallery, Memphis, TN
25th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Juror Chakaia Booker, AMUM, Memphis, TN
Hooks Bros. Image Restoration Exhibition, Jones Hall Gallery, University of Memphis, TN (In collaboration with Dr. Ernestine Jenkins)

2007

Memphis River Arts Fest Juried Exhibition, Memphis Historic Train Station, TN
24th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Juror Gail Roberts, AMUM, Memphis, TN
Group Exhibition, Ravine Restaurant, Oxford, MS

2006

23rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Juror Beauvais Lyons, AMUM, Memphis, TN
Highly Favored Contemporary Images of Virgin Mary, Juror Fr. Terrence E. Dempsey Juried 2 Year Traveling Exhibition:

• Yale Institute of Sacred Music, 409 Prospect St. New Haven, CT
• University of Dayton, 300 College Park Dayton, OH
• Carroll College, 1601 North Benton Ave, Helena, MT
• Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA

2005

22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Juror Charles Reeve, AMUM, Memphis, TN 

2004

Visions From a Dairy Cooler, Solo Exhibition, Gallery 203, University of Memphis, TN
21st Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Juror Dr. Ellen “Nan” Plummer, AMUM, Memphis, TN

2003

20th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Juror Peter Schjedahl, AMUM, Memphis, TN

Collaborative Works

2011

Heavy Weight with Nick Cave, The Art Museum of The University of Memphis

2009                   

African Americans in Memphis with Author Dr. Earnestine Lovelle Jenkins
                          
2009                       

Cover-Up, Richard Alexander Lou, Memphis, TN

COMMISSIONS

2011
RFQ Inaugural Mural Commission Budget 31,000
The Urban Arts Commission
For the City of Memphis,
Memphis, TN

AWARDS

2011
Overture Magazine Artist of the Week
Award October 17th- 23rd (International
Online Solo Exhibition)

2011
Purchase Award, 28thAnnual
Juried Art Exhibition, Juror
Don Gregorio, Art Museum of University
of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2010
Best of Photography Award, 27th
Annual Juried Art Exhibition,
Jurors Robert J. Sanchez and Emiko René Lewis-Sanchez,
Art Museum of the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2009
Tamron USA Second Place Award,
Sprawl In Focus, International Fine Art
Photography Competition

2008
Best of Photography Award,
25th Annual Juried Art Exhibition,
Juror Chakaia Booker, Art Museum of the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2008
Finalist (Top 200 of 4000), 28th
Annual Photographer’s Forum,
Photography Contest, International

2007
Full Teaching Assistantship, The University of Memphis MFA Program, Memphis, TN

2004
Image Purchase Award

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

2011 May 27, Commercial Appeal: Go Memphis Section Page 10, Exhibit Takes a Swipe at Corporatism by Fredric Koeppel

http://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/may/27/

exhibit-takes-a-swipe-at-corporatism/

2006 Number Magazine: Issue 57, Page 11 Critical Review by Carol Knowles
2009 Memphis Flyer, Page 34: Article Tough Times by Carol Knowles
2010 Memphis Flyer, Page 34: Article Seen and Unseen by Carol Knowles
2010 Direct Art Magazine: Volume 17, Page 76 (Featured Artwork)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2011

Instructor

Black and White Photo 1
Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN

2011

Instructor

Black and White Photo 1
Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN

2011

Instructor

Art Studio Foundations 1
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2011

Instructor

Digital Imaging, Printmaking,
Color Photography
The University of Memphis,
Memphis, TN

2011

Instructor

Art Studio Foundations 2
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2010

Instructor

Art Studio Foundations 1
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Continued)

2010

Instructor

Color Digital Photography and Printmaking
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2010

Instructor

Color Digital Photography and Printmaking
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2009

Instructor of Record

Black and White Photography
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2008

Instructor of Record

Digital Printmaking/ Professional Practices
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2007

Instructor of Record

Intro To Black and White Photography
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2007

Teaching Assistant

Intro To Black and White Photography
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2010

Project Creator, Director,

and Workshop Leader

Energy Meets Wisdom Workshop Series, River View Elementary School, Memphis, TN and MIFA Elderly Congregate Feeding Site, Bickford Community Center, Memphis, TN

2010

Panel Member and Speaker

Additional Application/ Equipment Experience

Apple Computer, Adobe Photoshop, Epson Large Format Printer
Color Management, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Lightroom, Nikon Digital SLR Systems
Power Point, Key Note, Pages, Apple Aperture, Final Cut Pro, Canon Digital SLR Systems
Apple iMovie, Silver Gelatin Process, Black and White Darkroom, Multi Hot and Strobe
Large Format 4 X 5 View Camera, C-41 Color Processor, Lighting Studio